Frozen potato makers have been particularly focused on reducing acrylamide, says Corey Henry, vice president of communications for the American Frozen Food Institute, McLean, Va.

Under the terms of the settlement, Frito-Lay agreed to reduce the amount of acrylamide in its chips by about 20% over three years and to pay $1.5 million in fines and legal costs.

The researchers claim that a single potato chip may contain as much as one-millionth of a gram (a microgram) of acrylamide. Assuming for the sake of argument that the lab animal tests are relevant ...

Potato chip manufacturers can reduce acrylamide levels by changing how the chips are processed, such as cooking them at lower temperatures, reducing sugar content or switching to different cooking ...

Potato varieties, blanching times and frying temperatures can all affect acrylamide levels in potato chips, according to a study just published in the Journal of the Science of Food & Agriculture.

Heinz, Frito-Lay, Kettle Foods and Lance Inc have agreed to slash levels of the cancer-causing chemical acrylamide in their potato chips and French fries, settling a lawsuit against them.

It also advises against keeping raw potatoes in the fridge, since that can increase acrylamide levels. Store potatoes in a dark, cool place, such as a closet or a pantry. RELATED: 3 food myths to ...

So, what are the healthiest chips you can eat? Is there even such a thing as a healthy potato chip?"Potato chips in their most natural form are really just potatoes, oil and some salt," Rachel Stahl ...

Potato chips are bad, and not because they're high in fat or calories. Instead, it's because burnt chips, and certain other foods, contain a chemical known as acrylamide that could increase one's ...

FDA also quantified acrylamide in 40 samples of potato chips, representing 15 distinct products. As with the fries, ...

To overcome one of the most pressing issues in the potato industry, Jiang started his work to minimize acrylamide in potato chips and fries at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

A said 'healthy' alternative to your regular chips is the baked chips. Made by baking potatoes at high temperatures, it is really a healthy alternative? Let's find out.