Behind Every Crunch: The Surprising Science of Potato Chips

Behind every crunch: The surprising science of potato chips

Behind the humble potato chip are researchers constantly thinking up new ways to make potatoes tastier, hardier and more adaptable.

This is the surprising science behind the potato breed in your bag of chips

Researchers have spent decades developing potato breeds that can withstand environmental challenges while also satisfying consumers' tastes.

Researchers have spent decades breeding better potatoes for chips, and their work continues

There’s a surprising amount of science in a bag of potato chips.

Researchers have spent decades breeding better potatoes for chips, and their work isn't done

There’s a surprising amount of science in a bag of potato chips. Researchers have spent decades developing chipping potatoes that can grow in all kinds of climates, avoid diseases and pests, sit in storage for months and still deliver a satisfying crunch.

U.S. potato breeding improves chip varieties and storage performance

In the United States, potato breeding programs continue to focus on varieties suited for chip production, addressing requirements such as climate adaptation, pest resistance, storage life, and processing quality. David Douches of Michigan State University leads a breeding and genetics program focused on…