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Watch�a video about how potato chips are made�and do the following exercises.
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Tick�the correct answers.
1 Why are fresh potatoes needed for making chips?
Old potatoes are hard to peel.���������������� ��� � Fresh ones taste better than old ones.�
2 What is the capacity of the peeler?
12,000 pounds an hour������������ 1,200 pounds an hour������������ 12,000 pounds a day
3 How thick is a regular chip?
0.6 of an inch����������������� ����� �0.06 of an inch����������������������� 0.006 of an inch
4 How many regular chips can you get out of an average potato?
30����������������������������� �� ������� 33����������������������������������� ������ 36
5 How much time do slices spend in the washer?
�Two minutes�������������������� ���� App. 60 seconds�������������������� �� Half a minute
6 What kind of oil is used for frying?
Sunflower oil����������������������� � Coconut oil������������������������� ���� Canola oil
7 What happens to faulty chips?
They are removed by a camera.�� They are blown off with air pressure.�� A camera detects and picks them.
8 What is not used for making �Cheesies�?
�Corn flour�������������������������� ���� Powdered cheese��������������� ���� Potatoes
9 How long does it take to make chips?
15 minutes����������������������� ��� 50 minutes������������������������ ������� Half an hour
Watch the video again and�choose the missing�words in the following table.
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Production Line
What is done?
BrushingWashingCleaning�machine
Dirt is removed from the potatoes.
Peeler
The�budsskinscores are removed.
Separator
Potatoes are sorted according to their tasteshapesize.
Rinsing machine
Potatoes are cutwashedpeeled.
PeelerCutting machineSlicer�
Potatoes are sliced.
Washer
Potato�budschipsslices are washed.
Air blower
Excess moisturewateroil�is dried up.
CookerCookFryer
Slices are fried.
Salter
Salt is sprayed on potatoessliceschips.
Sorter
Chips with black�sidesspotsedges are removed from the conveyor.
Seasoning machine
PowderedLiquidSolid seasonings are sprayed on chips.
Portioning machine
Portioned are addedweighedcalculated.
Packaging machine
Chips are pressedtakenput into packages.
OpenerCloserSealer�
Packages are heat-sealed.
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