Potato Snack

Potato snack is a broad term for savoury food items made primarily from potato. These can range from crisps and chips to more processed snacks like potato bites or shapes. They are typically made by processing potatoes into dough or batter, which is then fried or baked.

Potato snacks are primarily used as a convenient and popular savoury snack food. Manufacturers add flavourings, salt, and sometimes other ingredients to enhance taste and texture. They are commonly found in the snacks aisle of supermarkets.

Potato snacks are not considered a food additive and therefore do not have an E-number or require authorisation on the Register of Food Additive Authorisations. Their health implications are primarily related to their nutritional content, often being high in fat, salt, and calories, especially when fried. The NHS advises that foods high in fat, salt, and sugar (HFSS) should be consumed less often and in moderation as part of a balanced diet. UK food law restricts the in-store location and volume-price offers of HFSS products.