Types Of Potato Chips

Have you ever wondered why the texture of one brand of chips tasted different? Is it the difference in the variety of potatoes or is it just the way they are processed?

You are right. Mostly the difference in crispness, thickness and texture can be attributed to the way they are processed. You might have observed the fancy names under which they are sold, but had no clue what they were. The uniformly favourite crispy potato chips do come in a lot of variety. And by that we don’t mean just flavours.
 

Curious to know what you are eating and how it is made? Here is a list of every possible kind in the market.
 

Classic Wafers- these are the regular packets you purchase and probably have been eating for a while. Thin, uniformly textured ad easily crushable classic chips are put on a conveyer belt and passed through a very hot boil of oil, reducing them to a crisp fried state before the blink of an eye. The quick process doesn’t allow the natural moisture in starch to evaporate hence they are softer and easily crushed. The similar texture and colour is due to the strictly controlled temperature and pressure environment.
 

Kettle Chips- These are made the traditional way as mum used to do it at home. They are simply fried in a small vessel in batches. Since, every time a new batch is added the temperature of oil falls, the cooking process is much slower. The moisture in wafers is able to evaporate hence giving it a sturdier, crispier and better flavour. Moreover, they absorb lesser fat as compared to the former. Kettle chips India may be new to you but they have been around in the international market for quite a while.
 

Handmade chips- As the name is self-explanatory, from peeling potatoes to frying everything is done by hand.
 

Baked- These are baked in an oven rather than being deep fried.
 

Light Chips- These contain half the fat of regular product.
 

Crisps- These are made from potatoes that are dehydrated, flaked then rehydrated and pressed into uniform shapes.  

Switch To Healthy Snacking In Between The Meals

Are you bugged by between-the-meals hunger pangs while trying to stick to a healthy diet?
 

While it is common for people to keep munching on things in between work, students and housewives also tend to turn to food simply to occupy themselves. And on top of it, if you are trying to infuse some sort of a moderation in your diet it becomes hopelessly difficult to avoid eating something. Moreover the easy availability of homemade potato chips, samosas, fritters and everything else is like testing your patience.
 

Well, fret not, for we can help you make healthier choices that will take the guilt off your shoulders. Ditch your processed snacks and innocent looking beverages, and prefer these healthier snacks.   

Sprout salad
 

with less than 3 seconds cooking time and absolutely no hassle, it is one of the tastiest health snack. Just soak your favourite lentils overnight, squeeze half a lemon and toss with some salt and pepper and you are good to go. This can give you endless variety as well. Switch grains and pulses, experiment with flavours adding diced ginger garlic and onions or fashion out your own recipe. With zero fat it is an excellent source of proteins and fibres besides several other nutrients in small doses.
 

Healthy Potato Chips
 

Bake sufficient chips over weekend to last you through the week or if that’s too much of a hassle for you, choose organic and Trans-fat free packets of chips. There are some brands that offer packed homemade potato chips that are baked and not fried. Certainly a better option than your regular packet, you can save tons of calories simply by changing your choice of chips. Pick it once in a week to break the monotony while still sticking to your low fat goals.
 

Oat biscuits
 

So you are eating those husky tasteless biscuits just because you think they are healthier? Think again. The processed wheat flour of which they are made minimizes the benefits you could have had. Go for ‘Ragi’ or oats biscuits. Loaded with dietary fibres, they will push away any hunger pangs immediately and you would fuller and satisfied.