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Old 12-June-2007, 12:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Frantic Freddie View Post
Corn chips (I assume that's what you mean by nacho chips) are made from corn masa,which is then lightly heated on a griddle (most likely when they got the burn spots) then deep-fried.The charcoal whatever is probably a chunk of something from the bottom of the fry vat,unappetizing but harmless.

Take 'em back & get a new bag!
Actually, I assume tortilla chip, which is often also made from masa (corn masa's redundant!), except when it's flour. Either way, no charcoal, just overcooked bits.
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