Can you seal potato chips so that they NEVER go bad?

Storage time shown is for best quality only - after that, the potato chips' texture, color or flavor may change, but in most cases, they will still be safe to consume if they have been stored properly, the package is undamaged, and there are no signs of spoilage (see below). How can you tell if potato chips are bad or spoiled? read more

Potato chips go bad in two ways, moisture from the air makes them go soft and flabby, and oxygen in the air reacts with the fatty acids (oil) that they have been cooked in to make nasty tasting compounds this is called going rancid. You can reduce the rate at which these changes will take place by putting them into a sealed bag. read more

The smaller the bird, the bigger the impact of this kind of food. If you have a macaw, a single potato chip will not do much to disrupt normal digestion. If you have a parrotlet, an entire potato chip is more than a meal and could be quite digestively disruptive. read more

To extend the shelf life of potato chips store them in a cool, dry and dark place. Humid environments will make chips go bad and become stale quicker. The original package works great as long you tightly roll over the packaging and use a clip to seal the opening. read more