HUR TILLVERKAS LANTCHIPS? - Chipsfabriken från potatis till påse

Summary

In this video, viewers are taken on a behind-the-scenes tour of a chip factory where the process of making chips from fresh potatoes is explored. Josef Bautista, an expert with over 13 years of experience, explains the importance of selecting the right potato variety, like Saturna, for chip production. The script details the transformation of potatoes into chips, including washing, peeling, slicing, and frying at specific oil temperatures and durations to achieve the desired texture and taste. It also touches on sustainability, as the byproducts of chip production are used to create biofuel. The video concludes with the final packaging and a taste test, highlighting the craftsmanship and care that goes into making delicious chips.

Takeaways

• 😀 The video is a tour of a chip factory, showcasing the production process of chips.
• 👨‍💼 Josef Bautista, who has been with the company for about 13 years, discusses his role in sales, marketing, and sustainability.
• 🥔 The factory receives 180 to 200 tons of potatoes per week, with each truck carrying 30 to 35 tons.
• 💧 Potatoes used for chips have a high water content, with 65% to 70% water evaporating during the frying process.
• 🍠 The 'Saturn' potato variety is specifically bred for chip production due to its low starch content, which helps in reducing acrylamide formation during frying.
• 🔥 The frying process uses sunflower oil at a lower temperature (around 140 degrees Celsius) compared to typical frying temperatures, resulting in a longer frying time of 8 to 10 minutes.
• 🔍 Quality control involves testing the texture, color, and oil content of the chips, with adjustments made to temperature and frying time as needed.
• 🌿 Fresh potatoes are crucial for chip quality, and the storage time affects their moisture content and frying requirements.
• 🍴 The chips are salted and seasoned after frying, with the process including an optical sorter to remove any dark or defective chips.
• ♻️ The byproduct from the chip production, such as potato peels and defective chips, is collected and used to produce biofuel by a company called Lantmännen Agroetanol.

Q & A

What is the name of the person interviewed in the script?

The person interviewed is named Josef Bautista.

How long has Josef Bautista been working at the company?

Josef Bautista has been working at the company for about 13 years.

What is the average amount of potatoes processed per week at the factory?

The factory processes somewhere between 180 to 200 tons of potatoes in a normal week.

What percentage of the potatoes' weight is typically lost during the chip-making process?

Approximately 65 to 70% of the potatoes' weight is lost, as it is mostly water.

What type of potato is particularly suitable for making chips according to the script?

The Saturna potato is specifically bred to be used for making chips.

Why is the Saturna potato a good choice for chip production?

The Saturna potato is low in starch, which helps the chips to remain light and form less acrylamide when fried.

What is the significance of the potato's starch content in the chip-making process?

A high starch content in potatoes can convert to sugar and cause the chips to brown more quickly during frying, which is generally undesirable.

How does the freshness of the potatoes affect the chip-making process?

Fresh potatoes contain more water, which affects the frying temperature and time needed, and also influences the final texture of the chips.

What is the role of the person who tests the frying process when a new truckload of potatoes arrives?

The person tests the frying process to adjust the temperature and time, ensuring the right texture and color of the chips.

What is the Giraffe and what does it do in the chip-making process?

The Giraffe is a machine where the potatoes are soaked in water before frying, which helps to remove dirt and prepare them for the next steps in the process.

What type of oil is used for frying the potatoes in the script?

Sunflower oil is used for frying the potatoes.

How does the oil temperature for frying chips in the script differ from the typical temperature used in other chip-making processes?

The oil temperature is much lower, around 140 degrees Celsius, compared to the typical 180 to 190 degrees Celsius used in other processes.