Ever wonder why that bag of chips are half empty? These x-rays have the answer

We have all come across a bag of chips that's seemingly empty once they're opened. A Consumer Centre in Germany went above and beyond their call of duty to get the answers as to why exactly that is.

The investigation used x-rays to scan everything from chip bags to beauty products and revealed how some products hold up to 50 percent of air in packaging, misleading customers into thinking they are getting more for their buck.

While many argue that manufactures should be held responsible for tricking consumers, a spokesperson from the U.S. Food and Drink Federation gives their side of the story.

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Jodelle joined TriMed Media Group in 2016 as a senior writer, focusing on content for Radiology Business and Health Imaging. After receiving her master's from DePaul University, she worked as a news reporter and communications specialist.

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