Potato chips are their own line with salt. How to make delicious chips at home

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Lace chips with salt

Probably at the present time everyone knows that chips are one of the most unhealthy foods that are best avoided if possible. Nevertheless, people are constantly buying them, and given that their variety is constantly increasing, the demand for them is really growing. Basically, they like to swallow chips with beer, sometimes just like that, it's all about individual taste preferences.

However, you probably rarely meet a person who will just sit and grumble chips. The chips owe their addiction precisely to the fact that they include all sorts of spices and herbs, as well as the well-known monosodium glutamate. Many argue that this compound is completely natural, and therefore it is completely safe for the body. However, it uses a completely different chemical isomer that exists in nature, which is probably why glutamate is a very powerful flavor enhancer.

Considering that the people are now quite literate, and well-read about various flavoring additives, they are often omitted in the composition, that is, it is written that glutamate is not contained here. However, whoever knows this compound will always taste it, and even smell it. Of course, there is very little of it in chips, and you will not get poisoning, but it is still unknown how glutamate works when it is used systematically. In large quantities, glutamate poisoning has become known as the "Chinese restaurant syndrome." Because it is in China that it is used in large quantities, and it is held in high esteem among culinary specialists.

There is no monosodium glutamate in this brand of chips, which can be seen in the inscription on the pack, only table salt and specially prepared potatoes are used here. However, when you try this wonderful product, you can immediately feel this connection, even if it is contained there even a little. For the sake of fairness, it should be noted that it is still not always put there, there are individual packs that seem more bland, then obviously the manufacturers only sometimes indulge in it. But nevertheless, this should still be alarming. However, this applies not only to chips, but also to many other products that are currently being produced.

I also understand that chips are a rather harmful product, and as my daughter calls them, they are harmful. But nevertheless, there are situations when these mischievous girls are incredibly hungry, for example, at present, no one imagines watching a movie in a cinema so as not to eat popcorn or chips. From cinemas it gradually migrated home, and now we sit at home in front of the TV, and we also absorb this rather harmful product. Indeed, time is passing by much faster, and most importantly, more interesting.

These chips are sold almost everywhere, they can be found in almost any supermarket or small store, the main thing is to set a goal. It is better, of course, to buy in some large store, in a supermarket or hypermarket, since all kinds of promotions for different types of goods are often held here. And chips are no exception here, all the more it should be noted that this product is not particularly cheap. If you buy it somewhere in a cafe, or in some small store or kiosk, then the price may be about 2-3 times higher than that in a supermarket. My daughter loves these chips very much, and whenever we go shopping she tries to get us to take packs of 3 or 4. And no hints of harm, as well as the uselessness of this product, are not rolled here.

In response, she usually says that cigarettes are also unusually harmful, but you smoke, they say, and why then I can not afford a small luxury, which sometimes does not even suit a candle in comparison with smoking. Of course, I always have an idea to put an end to all this once and for all, but all the time somehow I can't do it.

The package weight of these chips depends on which pack you buy. If this pack is large, for example, weighs 220 grams, then at the promotional cost you can take it for 80 rubles, but if you buy it at the regular price, you will have to pay 130-150 rubles if you go to some kiosk on the embankment where a large crowd of people, then you can pay 200 and 300 rubles. Well, and about different cafes and restaurants, bars, I am already generally silent, here the pricing policy seems to me completely out of control, since if people have money, they will always lay it out.

As far as the composition of these chips is concerned, it does seem to be relatively harmless compared to other varieties that are also sold here. Contains classic potatoes, vegetable oil and salt. As I said, judging by the taste, some other components are clearly present here. Many sellers along the way also claim that these chips are the most harmless and there will be nothing terrible from them. However, it is not just about different chemical additives, flavorings and flavor enhancers. The whole trick is in the process itself, when it is fried to a crunch, and at the same time vegetable oil is used, which by its nature consists of unsaturated compounds, and which can enter into polymerization reactions at high temperatures. It is thanks to these reactions that a frying pan in which something was fried in vegetable oil after two or three days is poorly washed. We see on the surface something similar to drying oil or bad plastic, which is very difficult to scrape off. This is precisely the product of the polymerization of vegetable fats. All this poses a rather great danger to the digestive system, since enzymes here cannot cope with these polymeric materials. Of course, they are somehow digested, but this requires a lot of enzymes, and a longer process, and this all gives an additional load on the entire digestive system, in particular on the liver, pancreas, not to mention the stomach. While a person is young, such a diet is possible and he can get away with it, but sooner or later he will feel that he is not eating properly. Gastritis, heartburn, liver problems may begin, and then suddenly grow and stones in the gallbladder or some other problem will appear.

All this has a so-called cumulative effect, at first there is nothing, and then gradually, when a roasted rooster bites, there is already nowhere to retreat, as they say, you can often find yourself even on the operating table. Therefore, you should definitely think about whether you should generally consume any chips, and generally get carried away with very fried and overfried foods. It should also be noted that this product is quite high in calories, and if you want to lose your weight a little, sit on some kind of diets, then all these diets will simply go down the drain. Of course, the taste of this product is quite attractive, the same goes for the appearance, when you open the voluminous air pack, and you see very pleasant curved crunchy plates that just want to jump into your mouth.

Studying consumer reviews, most sociologists agree that chips are one of the most popular products of our time. Is it so? Let's take a look at the products of "Lace" - chips, the composition of which for many buyers to this day remains a secret behind seven seals.

How it all began

The history of the popular brand began in the thirties of the last century. Then the future founder of the famous product Herman V. Lay worked as an ordinary traveling salesman in Nashville and was engaged in small-scale wholesale deliveries of Gardnere`s potato chips. After some time, in 1944, he decided to make certain adjustments and change the familiar name to "Lace" (chips). at the same time remained the same. The year of the renaming was subsequently considered the date of birth of the new brand. Over time, the popularity of these chips has increased, and now there is no such person on the planet who would never have heard of them.

But most people, when choosing a product, as a rule, are only interested in its name and taste. Few people know what Leys (chips) really are. The composition of this food product seems simple only at first glance. In fact, its recipe includes:

• potato;
• salt;
• vegetable oil;
• sugar;
• an aroma and taste enhancer in the form of sodium glutamate, guanylate or sodium inosinate;
• flavors, fish or dry whey and milk, as well as fish oil;
• sweetener "Aspartame".

All this provides for certain restrictions for those people who have individual food intolerances, for example, egg or milk protein, as well as fish or seafood. This must be taken into account when choosing such a difficult delicacy.

The nutritional value

To have a complete picture of such an unusual food, you need to understand what food components contain "Leys" (chips). The composition of 100 grams of the product is as follows:

Scientists also claim that in this fragrant fried potatoes there are no vitamins, as well as macro- or microelements. Accordingly, it is difficult to talk about any of its benefits, since after special intensive processing, everything that could be of at least some value evaporates from this vegetable. But carcinogens such as acrolein and acrylamide, on the contrary, accumulate in large quantities. Scientists also noticed that these chips contain a very dangerous substance called glycidamide, which not only can provoke cancer, but can also destroy the original structure of DNA. Do not forget that Leys fans usually have problems with the gastrointestinal tract. A clear excess of salt leads to metabolic disorders, heart function and the condition of bone tissue. This is an additional disadvantage along with the extremely high calorie content.

A product with an original taste

The easiest way to describe the composition of Leys chips with salt. This can be judged by the name itself. According to the approved recipe, only three food products are used for production:

• potato;
• salt;
• vegetable oil.

The ratio of the components nutritional value, while remaining the same. But the energy supply increases slightly, already reaching 520 kilocalories per 100 grams of the final product. Also, repeated use of oil and huge amounts of salt have their negative effects. People who often eat such chips, in addition to gastrointestinal disorders, have serious problems with the excretory system and complex inflammatory processes.

The result of a complex negative effect on the body is also severe obesity and frequent poor health. However, young people do not pay attention to this until a certain time, enjoying pleasant taste and the unique characteristic smell of your favorite product.

Popular scent

The composition of Leys chips (sour cream and greens) looks a little different. Basically, they differ only in E-additives. The new product contains E330 (citric acid) and E621 It is with their help that the feeling is created that the package contains fried potatoes, seasoned tender sour cream and fragrant herbs.

Of course, this is not useful. Yes, there is no question of her. The main purpose of production is to achieve a specific aroma and imitate the desired taste. And with this task additional components cope very well. In addition, the desired effect is achieved through the extract barley malt, which adds special pungency and originality to the taste. Although most often used as an additive, it is identical to the corresponding natural scent. This method is often used in the manufacture of chips. This allows, by combining synthetic components, to achieve the creation of products with new tastes.

The chips review is a strange subject. He seems to be needed, but it seems he is not.

Who among us is not familiar with Lays chips? Yes, for sure, everyone!

I bought a large package of chips with salt at the Fix price for 99 rubles.

She looks bright and attractive. Decorated in the style familiar to Lays.

The pack can be closed quickly and easily, leaving the half-eaten treat for later. The manufacturer has thought of duct tape and affordable colorful instructions.

Chips in a package are several times less than air. But, of course, it is necessary so that the chips do not break and retain an attractive appearance.

But don't think that there are too few chips in the package. For 2-3.4 people, a very sufficient number.

Chips in a pack are whole, even, golden. They look delicious😋

Compound very decent. No flavors and other not very pleasant nonsense. For chips, this is even somehow unusual)

In addition to the adequate composition, I love the salt-flavored chips, no matter how corny it may sound, for their taste. If you like neutral crisps without the flavor of chemical spices, then this option is for you. Salted them, by the way, is great. I like everything👍🏼

In the company of chips, you can watch a TV series, chat with friends, and also write reviews on IRecommend.

And also do the hated homework. At least some joy should be in this difficult matter😉

Don't be fooled if someone says they don't like chips. Yes, the product is high in calories and is contraindicated for dietetic food lovers, but this does not apply to the general population. Everybody loves chips! Kids love crunchy treats, and adults can't imagine other snacks with beer. Making chips at home is a special pleasure. First of all, the process itself is interesting, and tasting the results usually brings the whole family together at one table.

Features of cooking chips

It is not difficult to prepare such a delicacy on your own. Homemade chips, in contrast to store-bought ones, containing preservatives, flavors and other not harmless additives, are completely harmless to the body. They contain only natural products: potatoes, vegetable oil and salt. Cooking does not require special devices, an oven or microwave is enough, and in the absence of such, an ordinary frying pan will do. Follow the simple requirements, and the crunch of potato slices will delight everyone, without exception.

1. Not only are important taste qualities but also aesthetic. Therefore, set aside the "defective" (eyes, irregularities) source material, and leave even potatoes for processing.
2. Washing cut slices cold water, you can reduce the starch content, after which the chips will not stick together during the frying process.
3. Place the cooked potatoes on a plate with baking paper or flour on top of the dish.
4. You can add a little piquancy to the flavor of homemade chips by adding paprika, spices, or other spices of your choice.

Potato chips in the oven

Required products: 5 potatoes, salt, spices, 2 tbsp. l. vegetable oil. Cut the peeled, washed potatoes so that extremely thin slices are obtained. Sprinkle them with vegetable oil, then stir with your hands. Cover a baking sheet with baking paper or parchment, grease with oil. In the meantime, preheat the oven to 190 degrees. Arrange the potato slices in one layer and send to bake until tender. Put the finished chips on a dish, salt and sprinkle with spices. The result is golden in appearance and crunchy in taste.

Microwave potato chips

We process potato tubers as in the previous method. Place oiled paper on a microwave plate and distribute the potato slices, observing the spacing between them. Smear the top with vegetable oil and put in the oven for three minutes, while setting high power. Salt ready-made chips.

For one kilogram of tubers, you will need about a liter of oil. Salt and seasoning as usual. It is convenient to cook at home in a deep frying pan (you can use it in a saucepan). Also prepare a paper towel, a colander, and a flat plate. Rinse the potatoes with cold water. Throwing in a colander, you should shake off the remaining drops, dry the slices, and after that put them in oil (should boil). The cooking process in a pan is quick, just have time to take out the slices fried until golden brown. The finished chips are laid out on a towel, which will absorb the excess oil. Spread out on a plate, sprinkle with salt and the rest of the seasonings. Cook the remaining potatoes, adding oil.

Deep Fryer Potato Chips

Deep fat fryers will have better luck when it comes to cooking times. And the dish itself turns out to be tastier, but there are negative aspects. Potatoes absorb a lot of oil, and chips prepared in this way will be fatty, and doctors and nutritionists do not recommend overuse such food. The frying process is the same as in a skillet, and the slices should be thinner than usual.

A multicooker can serve as an alternative to a deep fryer, if you additionally purchase special nets used for cooking in boiling oil.

Chips - neoclassic

Chip makers have long retreated from classic version, and crispy potato counterparts appeared on store shelves. The consumer does not always think about what a particular product is made of, the main thing is that it satisfies the taste. The assortment for this is quite diverse: the aroma of bacon, jellied meat, mushrooms, cheese, but the most attractive is the crunch. So why not experiment at home.

From lavash
For cooking, you will need the following products:

• thin pita bread;
• vegetable oil (preferably olive);
• Dill;
• three cloves of garlic;
• salt.

Chop finely washed dill, mix with salt and crushed garlic. Lavash pieces (in the shape of chips) grease with the prepared mixture, put on a baking sheet, place in the oven. Drying requires a temperature of 200 degrees and only five minutes of time. Ready!

For those who like fatty chips, add some mayonnaise or sour cream to the mixture.

Cheese
Any cheese is rubbed on a fine grater and laid out for baking on a deck in small portions. Be sure to leave a distance between the pieces, otherwise you can get one large cake, since the product tends to spread when melted. Set the oven to 160 degrees and take out the chips after about four to five minutes. Refrigerate and taste.

You can use this recipe if you have a stale piece of cheese. Do not throw it away, it is quite suitable for preparing such a hearty snack. And one more piece of advice for housewives. Add ham, garlic, any greens for an unmatched flavor.

Warning! Do not be distracted for a long time, as the cheese melts quickly, and if you miss the moment, it will burn.

Mashed potatoes
The unusual taste of chips according to this recipe will be lucky to be appreciated only by those who have a waffle iron.

Ingredients:

• 5 potatoes;
• 1 egg;
• 5 tbsp. l. flour;
• a third of a glass of milk;
• salt, spices;
• vegetable oil, with the exception of olive.

Cook regular puree, cool slightly, pour in milk, add flour and an egg. Mix thoroughly, the ideal mass is obtained using a blender. The consistency should be sparse, but not spread. Pour in salt, spices (greens, mushrooms if desired).

Grease a hot waffle iron, put 1 tbsp. l. potato dough, smooth over the surface and bake for no more than 30 seconds, otherwise it will burn. Gently take out the finished chips using a knife.

Onion
Homemade chips made from ordinary onions have a peculiar taste. The process is laborious, but the end result is excellent. First, prepare the batter by beating two eggs and flour. Season with salt, pepper, or other spices to taste. The dough should be liquid, and you can increase it in volume by adding a little mineral water.

The onion is cut into circles, an average of four millimeters thick, and disassembled into separate rings. Dip each part in batter and put in a pan with well-heated oil. Fry on both sides, then lay out on a towel, as is the case with the potato version. Finished chips should have a nice golden color. If you have some more time to spare, add a quick sauce to the onion crisps. To do this, chop dill, green onions, peppers and mix with sour cream.

From meat
At first glance, this recipe will seem complicated, but only in time. Be patient, and the process itself will give you pleasure. Cut the meat into slices two millimeters thick and in sizes of your choice. Beat off each piece as thin as possible. Next, make the marinade. Crush a few cloves of garlic, add 3 tbsp. l. sugar, a little soy sauce, 2 tbsp. l. vinegar, parsley and any spices. Pour the meat with the resulting marinade and refrigerate for five hours. Heat the oven to one hundred degrees (minimum mode). We spread the pieces of meat on a baking sheet covered with food foil and set off to bake. It will take thirty to forty minutes until all the moisture has evaporated.

The proposed recipes are the most popular, but inventive housewives have gone further. Especially those who like to crunch diet food. Chips are prepared at home from any vegetables: zucchini, carrots, blue ones, moreover, without the use of oil. The technology is similar to cooking in the microwave, and the holding time is about ten minutes. Sprinkle the finished multi-colored chips with dill, garlic, parsley, mixed with fine salt. Such a seasoning homemade is completely harmless.

But even this does not limit human capabilities. Chips can be one of the dessert options.

Sweet fruit slices
Divide pears, apples into thin slices. Make a syrup from 0.5 kg of sugar and 0.5 liters of water and boil the fruit in it for five minutes. Then take out and dry in the oven for about five hours. Fruit chips are sweet and crunchy.

The process can be simplified by eliminating the syrup. Then dry the fruit slices in the usual way - and no additional material and time costs. This method will allow you to save semi-finished products for the preparation of compotes in the winter season.

So, there are a lot of recipes and a variety of products, but making chips at home does not take any rush, so do it when you have free time.

Video: delicious homemade chips

Every two or three months I have a desire to eat something harmful and salty. And since breadcrumbs or nuts can also break your teeth, and seeds can cause irritation on the face, I choose chips. The best option for today in terms of price-quality ratio, I consider the chips of own trade mark ATB "Svoya Liniya".

Six months ago, these were the usual chips from the "Pirate" series of snacks - they included chips, corn sticks, seeds, nuts, and croutons. Now this trade mark, and many others too, have been removed, replacing it with "Svoya Liniya". The packaging still remains recognizable.

In six months, I ate only 2 packs of chips, and both were of this brand and just with salt. The first time I became interested when I saw a new pack, and the second time I bought them deliberately. The fact is that the composition of these chips is relatively harmless - there are no unnecessary flavors, sodium glutomate and other things. However, palm oil is present.

Palm oil is very cheap and harmful, it raises blood cholesterol levels. Although there has been a lot of research on this topic and the conclusions are different - for example, some scientists believe that such oil increases the level of "good" cholesterol, but most come to the conclusion that the constant use of such oil increases the risk of heart disease. But it continues to be used because it is cheap and prolongs the shelf life of the product. These chips, for example, can be stored for as long as 9 months.

Can ordinary potatoes fried in sunflower oil last so much? Unlikely.

Actually, that's why I eat them very rarely. Once every 2-3 months, or even less often.

These chips are an order of magnitude cheaper than similar packages of chips Lux, Lays, etc. This pack contains 130 grams, I have not seen a 70-gram package with this taste. They cost 10.6 hryvnia and are sold only at ATB.

Chips occupy a smaller part of the package, as in more expensive counterparts. The size is different - and very small slices, and just huge, which can be eaten in 2-3 bites.

They taste like refried potatoes with salt. There is a little more salt than required. After the chips, I really want to drink. If there is in the company, then the pack will be enough for three. One I stretch the pleasure for two days. They are also great for use in salads. The same sunflower salad will be much more pleasant to eat if the chips do not overwhelm everything with their smell and taste.

So, on the one hand, I cannot recommend the product because of its harmfulness. However, the manufacturer honestly points out that the chips are made with palm oil. If you look at the packaging of the more expensive Lux chips, then it says "vegetable oil (palm olein)", and on Lays chips they were completely limited to vegetable oil without decoding. Maybe someone will think that vegetable oil and sunflower oil- This is the same. That is, all chips are made in palm oil, even the mega-expensive Pringles! Therefore, they are all insanely harmful. At the same time, this product has good taste, less muck and a great price.

So what to eat or not to eat is up to you. But I will still make a recommendation.