Crisps

Crisps are a food product made from thinly sliced fruits or vegetables that have been dehydrated, baked, or fried until they are crunchy. Common examples include potato crisps (chips), apple crisps, and vegetable crisps.

Crisps are primarily used as a snack food, offering a crunchy texture and concentrated flavor. They can also be used as a crunchy topping for salads, soups, or desserts, adding textural contrast and visual appeal.

Crisps are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food ingredient. The health implications of crisps depend heavily on the base ingredient and preparation method; for example, potato crisps are often high in sodium and fat. Regulatory bodies like EFSA have evaluated various food ingredients, but specific evaluations for 'crisps' as a general category are not typically found. Evidence regarding the health effects of consuming crisps is mixed, with some studies linking high intake of fried and processed crisps to negative health outcomes, while others highlight potential benefits of baked or dehydrated fruit and vegetable crisps.