The picture below illustrates the production process of potato crisps being made, from initial washing steps to final packaging.
The process begins with raw potatoes sorted through a manual quality check to ensure all the potatoes are in good condition. Then, the potatoes are placed into the washer, where they are cleaned thoroughly. Those suitable ones are then sent to a peeler where the skins and starches are removed. The potatoes are occasionally transferred to the slicer via a bucket conveyor, which is rinsed with cold water. Once rinsed, they are moved along the flat bed conveyor to the deep fryer, where they are fried in hot oil. After frying, the crisps are salted to enhance the flavour. The flavoured crisps are then transferred to another flat belt conveyor to a bag packer, which fills each bag of crisps. Finally, smaller bags are sent to the bulk can filler for larger packaging.
Overall, the production of crisps involves numerous steps, such as cleaning, slicing, seasoning, and packaging. The use of technology in machines and conveyors helps create an efficient process for crisp making. While earlier steps are focused on preparing clean potatoes, the latter stages are more centered on flavouring and distribution.