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<\/a>It\u2019s official – our love for hot chips knows no bounds. Renowned ZM radio station hosts \u2013 Fletch, Vaughan and Meghan recently held a \u2018Food Fight \u2013 Kiwi Treats Edition\u2019 where much-loved New Zealand treats were pitted against each other and voted by listeners to find the ultimate champion. And the winner\u2026Hot chips! Beating out 28 other treats including the likes of pineapple lumps, fruit burst, cookie time cookies and a pie from the local diary. This inevitable obsession for hot chips is engrained in our culture and doesn\u2019t appear to be changing any time soon\u2026<\/p>\n

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Based on this love, a vast consumption of hot chips are being eaten every week throughout this country and when poorly prepared these chips can be high in fat and not good for our health. Contributing to rising levels in obesity, heart disease, diabetes and a range of serious health issues. This is where the Chip Group comes in\u2026our underlying goal is to \u2018improve the nutritional quality of deep fried chips\u2019 sold in New Zealand. That means working to reduce total fat, saturated fat and sodium levels in hot chips nationwide.<\/p>\n

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As an industry we simply can\u2019t control the amount of chips being consumed, but what we can attempt to control is the way that these hot chips are being prepared. When chip operators make a few small changes to the way they cook their chips, they can reduce the total fat content by up to 20%. Our free training promotes simple, achievable techniques that cover every aspect of deep frying \u2013 from serving size, cooking time, temperature, basket drainage and type of oil.<\/p>\n

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Our innovative approach works by focusing on improving the food supply (the food that is available to purchase) and making a change to the product, without the customer having to change behaviour. Based on how many hot chips we eat, on a population scale even a slight reduction in the fat content of each scoop of chips, nationally can make a HUGE difference to the amount of unnecessary fat being consumed.<\/p>\n

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Through our training workshops we want those who attend to learn to take responsibility for the food they produce, and realise that they play a crucial role in improving the health of New Zealanders. As showcased back in 2013 with the Matamata Town Makeover ten local operators were empowered to help remove a whopping 1711kg of fat (three trailer loads!)\u00a0 from the local food supply over one year \u2013 so just imagine how much could be removed if all our chippies followed suit.<\/p>\n

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The Chip Group have released updated training certificate\u2019s which now include a \u2018valid until\u2019 date. The plan here is that certificates will \u2018expire\u2019 annually, so in order to receive a new certificate, operators will be encouraged to complete chip training and upskill every year. Our free online program provides a tool that allows any individual and\/or business owner the opportunity to learn how to reduce cost, make more money and most importantly be empowered to reduce fat content and improve NZ\u2019s health so we can all keep enjoying our favourite Kiwi treat!<\/p>\n

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