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It depends on what crisps:

On average:

Pringles - 24μg

Hula hoops - 48μg

Dark rye ryvita crackers - 40μg

μg = micrograms (which is 0.0000001g or 1x10-6 g)

If you are still not satisfied try these links:

http://www.apinchofscience.com

(The one below is a .pdf file)www.oehha.org/prop65/CRNR_notices/pdf_zip/MADL022610.pdf

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Q: What is the average amount of acrylamide in chips?
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