Why are potato chips so addictive?

@pitstop (13035)
India
April 8, 2008 10:14pm CST
I know for a fact that most people who crunch down on some potato chips always reach out for some more! I do it and know I am not the only one. How about you? Why is it that this simple crunchy snack is so addictive? Is there an actual scientific reason... lol!!
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@Hatley (163781)
• Garden Grove, California
9 Apr 08
oh yes I am so addicted its not funny. cannot stop til the bag is empty. maybe its the makers plot to keep us coming back for more. I think a lot of us women crave salty snacks for one thing. I do not know just what the scientific reason would be but wouldnt it be nice to say but I just cannot help it because of x law that says it is all in our genes. I do not mean jeans although if we eat enough potato chips it might well affect our jeans too.