Potato chips Lays: tastes, ingredients, producer and reviews

Today, chips are one of the most popular products from potatoes. Despite all the resistance of nutritionists, they are all eaten: both adults and children. In the world there are several brands that produce potato chips. Among them, the most famous and beloved by millions of people is the Lays brand.

Manufacturer

The history of the Lays chips began in America in 1932. It was then that young entrepreneur Herman V. Lei (Lay) started selling potato chips in Nashville, Tennessee. But then they were released under the trademark Gardner's, and only in 1944 the American changed their name to Lays.

The first supplies of "Lais" chips to Russia were organized in the early 90s. Then, like all over the world, they have gained immense popularity in the domestic market. Later, in 2002, the first Lays factory in Russia was opened. It is still successfully operating in the city of Kashira, Moscow region. In 8 years, in 2010, the second plant was opened in the city of Azov in the Rostov region. The volume of chips that they produce, can fully cover the demand of buyers in the domestic market.

Technology for the production of chips: from harvesting to packaging

The production of chips is a complex technological process with its own nuances. Without taking them into account, it will be difficult to get the same product that has become popular with people all over the world. The fact is that certain potato varieties are used to make chips. In total there are 7 of them, and only 3 of them are grown in Russia. Such potatoes are denser than usual in structure, it contains less starch and sugar. That's why Lays chips do not fall apart when frying, but remain whole and crispy.

The process of producing chips from processing tubers to obtaining a finished product takes no more than 30 minutes. First the potatoes coming from the fields are washed in a large drum, then it is cleaned and cut into thin slices. Their thickness is no more than 2 mm. After that, the slices fall into the fryer, where they acquire a special color and crunch. Now the chips must be well dried and sent to a drum with aromatic spices. It remains to pack the finished product and enjoy your favorite taste. By the way, from 1 kg of potatoes it turns out only 300 g of chips.

Types of Lays chips

Under the trademark Lays, 3 types of chips are produced, each of which has its own special tastes. Below are their names.

1. The traditional (traditional) "Lais" chips are the ones from which the production of this potato product began in Russia.

2. Chips Lays Max. When cutting them in the production process, special knives with a knurled blade are used. The special shape contributes to a better frying of the chips, making them even more crispy and fragrant.

3. Chips Lays Strong. They have a wavy form that allows you to make the taste more saturated. These are chips for beer, which are created specifically for fans of foam drinks.

Each of the three species has its own range of flavors, which allows each customer to enjoy their favorite potato product.

Potato chips Lays: tastes

Traditional (traditional) "Lais" chips are represented by the following assortment of flavors:

• "Bacon".
• "With salt".
• "Cheese".
• "White mushrooms with sour cream".
• "Sour cream and greens".
• "Sour cream and onion".
• "Lightly salted cucumbers."
• "Crab".

They are sold in packs of 35, 80, 150 and 200 grams. Interestingly, the Lays chips "Green onions", "Bacon", "With salt" and "Cheese" are equally produced all over the world. At the same time, such species as "White mushrooms with sour cream", "Lightly salted cucumbers" and "Crab", are produced only in Russian factories.

The assortment of Lays Max chips is represented by the following tastes: "Meat on coals", "Cheese and onions", "Chicken wings of a barbecue". They are ultra-fine and especially crispy.

Wavy Strong chips, which are produced in Russia, are created specifically as an ideal appetizer for beer. In the domestic market, they are represented by such flavors: "Royal shrimp", "Hunting sausages" and "Chilled with horseradish".

It should be noted that in some countries under the brand name Lays Strong chips are produced with other flavors: "Acute Chili", "Burning Piri-Piri", "Insky Wasabi".

Composition of Lays chips

Chips with different flavors may differ in composition. But in general they contain the following ingredients: potato, palm and sunflower vegetable oils, flavor identical to natural.

It is the latter component that carries a certain danger, because it presupposes salt, sugar, flavors, taste and flavor enhancers (sodium glutamate, sodium guanilate, inosinate sodium), acidity regulators. Of all the flavors presented, Lays chips "With salt", which are made only from potatoes and vegetable oil with the addition of salt, are the safest in composition.

The nutritional value of the chips is low. In 100 grams contains about 6 g of protein, 30 g of fat and 53 g of carbohydrates. The caloric content of chips is 510-520 kcal per 100 g.

Useful properties and harm of chips

Chips can not be called a useful product. And nutritionists fully agree with this. Their chemical composition and nutritional value are so meager that this product can be safely considered useless and even harmful.

The chips contain flavors, flavor enhancers, and sometimes colorants. In addition, frequent use of chips can lead to obesity, diseases of the stomach and intestines, heart and blood vessels. Special harm can be done to the child's body. Therefore, it is better to use chips only in adults and in moderate amounts.

Customer Reviews

It's hard to find someone who has never tried chips. This is especially true of the most popular trademark in Russia - Lays. All reviews that buyers leave are divided into 2 groups: positive and negative.

Everyone who likes Lays chips remarks that:

• They are large in size, have a pleasant taste and crunch well;
• Made from natural potatoes;
• Have an interesting form;
• Balanced combination of salt and spices;
• Fragrant;
• Are sold at an affordable price;
• They are represented by a wide range of different tastes;
• This is a good snack for beer;
• The presented chips are the best in Russia;
• Beautiful packaging, stock;
• They want to try again and again.

In general, it can be said that this is an affordable and tasty product from potatoes. But you should not abuse it.

Negative feedback from buyers of chips confirm that:

• It is a harmful product in which there are many non-natural ingredients;
• The fingers after them remain very fat;
• Crisps cause a strong thirst;
• Have high calorie content;
• In a packet broken chips come across.

But the main drawback, which customers note, is that they end very quickly, regardless of the initial size of the pack.

Potato chips Lays: price

Chips trade mark Lays are sold in almost every grocery store. They are the most popular in Russia in comparison with other brands.

The Lays chips are priced at an affordable price, acceptable to most customers. For example, an average pack of 80 grams will cost about 40 rubles, and a 150-gram pack will cost 73 rubles. A little more expensive are the chips from the Max and Strong series. For their each pack it is necessary to pay for 3-5 rubles more expensive in comparison with usual packing.

Chips of the trade mark Lays is a delicious product with a world-wide name, which has remained in demand for almost a hundred years. They are ideal for snacks and as snacks, especially for your favorite TV series or football. And in spite of the fact that the chips are not very useful for the figure, they can definitely lift the mood.