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Ever wondered why chips are curved in shape? Read on to find the food science and history behind it.
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In the 1950s, potato chips were getting a lot of complaints as they used to break inside the packet.
With his expertise in chemistry and math, scientist Fred Baur invented potato chips in the shape of a hyperbolic paraboloid.
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This refers to the double-curved shape of potato chips, as seen in Pringles.
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This shape makes the chips sturdier so that they can be transported without breaking.
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The saddle shape also helps in stacking lots of chips on top of one another.
If you eat Pringle chips, you will notice they don't break symmetrically. This also increases their crunchiness.
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Lightweight chips like Pringles can fly off the conveyor belt. This shape, like that of a Formula 1 car, prevents this problem.
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