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It can serve two purposes. It may serve both.

First, citric acid helps produce a sour taste when it is put into food. This can help to give the chips a tart taste that helps to complement the sweet honey flavor and give Honey BBQ chips their unique taste.

Second, citric acid can also be used as a preservative. Combined with the nitrogen atmosphere added prior to sealing, this can prolong the shelf life of a bag of chips.

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