What are the "Leis" (chips)? Composition and main characteristics of a popular product

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

How it all began

The history of the popular brand began in the thirties of the last century. Then the future progenitor of the famous product, Hermann W. Lei, worked as a regular salesman in Nashville and was engaged in small-scale shipments of Gardnere's potato chips. After a while, in 1944, he decided to make certain adjustments and change the usual name to "Leis" (chips). The composition of the product remains the same. The year of renaming subsequently became 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 that in fact they are "Leis" (chips). The composition of this food product seems simple only at first glance. In fact, its recipe includes:

• potatoes;
• salt;
• vegetable oil;
• sugar;
• Enhancer of flavor and taste in the form of glutamate, guanylate or inosinate sodium;
• Flavoring substances, fish or egg powder, whey and milk, and fish oil;
• Sweetener "Aspartame".

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

The nutritional value

In order to have a complete picture of such unusual food, it is necessary to understand which food components contain "Leis" (chips). The composition of 100 grams of product is as follows:

• Proteins - 6.5 g;
• Carbohydrates - 53 g;
• Fats - 30 g;
• The energy value is 510 kilocalories.

Scientists also argue 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 a special intensive treatment of this vegetable everything that could be of any value evaporates. 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 cause 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 disturbances in metabolism, heart function and bone tissue. This is an additional minus along with an extremely high calorie content.

Product with original taste

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

• potatoes;
• salt;
• vegetable oil.

The ratio of the components that make up the nutritional value remains at the same level. But the energy reserve is slightly increased, reaching already 520 kilocalories per 100 grams of the final product. Also, repeated use of oil and a huge amount of salt have their negative impact. People who often eat such chips, except GI disorders, have serious problems with the excretory system and complex inflammatory processes. The result of a complex negative impact on the body is also a sharp obesity and frequent poor health. However, young people do not pay attention to this until a certain time, enjoying the pleasant taste and unique characteristic smell of their favorite product.

Popular fragrance

The composition of the "Leis" chips (sour cream and greens) looks slightly different. In general, they differ only in E-additives. The new product contains E330 (citric acid) and E621 (flavor enhancer). It is with their help that the feeling is created that the package contains fried potatoes, seasoned with tender sour cream and fragrant greens.

Of course, there is no benefit in this. Yes, and it's not a question. The main purpose of production is to achieve a specific flavor and imitate the desired taste. And with this task, the additional components cope very well. In addition, the desired effect is achieved due to the extract of barley malt, which adds a special flavor to the taste and originality. Although most often this ingredient is used in the form of an additive identical to the corresponding natural flavor. This method is often used in the manufacture of chips. This allows for the combination of synthetic components to achieve the creation of products with new flavors.