Che trauma il pacchetto di patatine mezzo vuoto... #shorts
22 Mar 2022 · 1 min

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In this short monologue the speaker explains why many potato‑chip packages seem half empty. The empty space, known in English as “slack fill,” is intentionally left to protect the chips from breaking and to keep them fresh. The void is filled with nitrogen, not air, which prevents oxidation and maintains crispness. The speaker notes that the law does not prescribe how much nitrogen may be used, so manufacturers can vary the gas proportion widely (e.g., 20 % to 60 %). Although the net weight of the chips is printed on the package, the varying amount of slack fill can mislead consumers, raising concerns about transparency and potential consumer deception.










