Cheetoz Kettle Cooked Potato Chips 60g

In continuous fryers, thin slices traverse a constant-temperature oil flume for ~3 minutes. In kettle cooking, thicker raw slices (~1.4 to 1.6 mm) are plunged in batches into a deep kettle. The cold potato mass instantly drops the oil temperature from 180°C to ~130°C before gently climbing back. This elongated 8–9 minute thermal curve progressively gelatinizes starches, building an intensely rigid, dense, and acoustic crunch that does not collapse under moisture.

Packed 24 units per 5-ply corrugated carton, Kettle Chips feature a higher bulk density than traditional puffy snacks (net weight 1.44 kg, gross weight approx. 1.95 kg per carton). Standard 120x100 cm pallets accommodate 48 cartons (6 tiers of 8 boxes), while a 40ft HQ maritime container holds approximately 1,200 to 1,300 master cartons loaded with zero overhang.

Because thicker slices possess a lower surface-area-to-mass ratio, oil absorption in kettle chips is approximately 15% to 25% lower than in ultra-thin continuous chips. A standard 30g portion contains roughly 9.2g to 9.8g of zero-trans vegetable fat, providing a dry, crisp mouthfeel without greasy coating.

Standard Texture Analyzer testing indicates that Cheetoz Kettle Chips possess a fracture force greater than double that of conventional thin chips. This superior mechanical integrity, paired with calibrated nitrogen gas cushioning, keeps long-haul transit breakage under 2%.

Positioned as a gourmet premium snack within Cheetoz's portfolio, Kettle Chips yields higher trade margins for distributors and tier-1 modern retailers. It addresses high-income adult demographics seeking authentic texture and artisanal quality, exhibiting strong price elasticity and steady basket lift.

Only contracted chipping potato cultivars with reducing sugar content below 0.15% are approved for kettle processing. Slices undergo multi-stage warm-water blanching/washing to purge free surface sugars and amino acids, ensuring acrylamide levels remain strictly below EU and ISIRI food safety thresholds.

The domestic wholesale MOQ is 50 master cartons. For export contracts, orders are consolidated in pallet units (minimum one full international trailer or mixed 40ft HQ container). Official Proforma Invoices specifying Incoterms (FOB Bandar Abbas or FCA land borders) are issued within 24 business hours.