Tag: Crisps ingredients

Many meat-flavored crisps and chips get their signature taste not from real meat, but from a variety of plant-based flavourings. This makes the answer to 'Can vegetarians eat meat-flavored crisps?' far from simple, requiring a careful look at product ingredients rather than relying on a flavour's name alone.

Food science reveals that the sharp, tangy flavour of salt and vinegar crisps does not come from simply sprinkling liquid vinegar on potatoes. The characteristic zing comes from a combination of ingredients, primarily a powdered blend of acids and flavour enhancers, which allow manufacturers to create a shelf-stable and consistently delicious seasoning.

In 2008, Pringles' manufacturer argued in a UK court that their product wasn't a crisp, a legal battle centered around ingredients and tax. So, what's the difference between crisps and Pringles, and why is this distinction important beyond legal precedent?