What happens to a bag of chips at high altitude?

The amount of air in a bag of chips is fixed. If the package was sealed at a lower elevation and carried to a higher elevation the air inside of the bag will swell against the reduced atmospheric pressure. At high elevations it boils at lower temperatures because the atmospheric pressure is lower.

How are chips shipped?

Also, because of this, most chips are shipped via ground, not air. Because manufacturing plants for brands exist all across the country, it’s not usually necessary to ship via air. Rather, chips are made regionally and driven to warehouses and distribution centers.

How do you ship chips safely?

You have two options:

1. Open the chips and put them in a more sturdy sure tight container like a tupper ware.
2. Double box. take the chips put then in a smaller box and put that in a bigger box. for more specific instructions, PM me.

How do they put chips in bags?

Nitrogen gas is piped into the chip bag before packaging. The gas displaces oxygen from the bag, which is then filled with chips and sealed.

Will potato chips burst in airplane?

If the air pressure inside a food pouch is greater than the air pressure of the surrounding atmosphere, the pouch will bloat up; and at a certain pressure, it will burst. This phenomenon is noticeable in food pouches used to package potato chips. Well designed pouches can bear pressure up to several atmospheres.

Can I mail chips to the US?

Food can only be shipped to the U.S. if it is being sent from one individual (not a company), to another individual. Customs forms must clearly be marked “gift” and state that the food is for personal consumption. You will also require a full list of the ingredients to be included for Customs.

Do bags of chips explode in airplanes?

If the air pressure inside a food pouch is greater than the air pressure of the surrounding atmosphere, the pouch will bloat up; and at a certain pressure, it will burst. This phenomenon is noticeable in food pouches used to package potato chips.

Why do chips explode on planes?

Chip bags are pressurised relative to the atmosphere. As the plane climbs, the pressure in the cabin drops, which increases the pressure difference. This pressure difference may exceed the strength of the bag, causing it to break.