Turns out there’s an explanation—and even government regulations addressing it. The “empty” space in potato chip bags is filled with nitrogen gas, not ordinary air. Nitrogen helps cushion chips while ...

If you're a junk food lover, you'll know this: No matter where you shop or what brand you buy, when you tear open a bag of potato chips, it's almost always half filled. This can be quite disappointing ...

In a time when grocery prices are higher than ever, savvy shoppers want to make sure they’re getting their money’s worth. When it comes to bagged potato chips, many of us have wondered why a freshly ...