James C Wisniewski

Title: James C. Wisniewski and Low-Oil Potato Chip Processing.

Introduction

James C. Wisniewski is an inventor associated with Irving, Texas, and Frito-Lay, Inc. His patent work addresses a process for producing potato chips with reduced oil content.

Latest Patents

Wisniewski is credited with 1 patent, titled “Process for Producing Low Oil Potato Chips.” The process washes potato slices with an aqueous solution, applies oil to coat them at least partially, and blanches them at approximately 70–100°C. The slices are then baked at a high temperature of at least about 200°C, below the oil’s smoke point, until their moisture content reaches approximately 10–25 percent. A subsequent lower-temperature baking stage, at about 145–160°C, finishes drying the chips to approximately 2 percent moisture or less.

Career Highlights

The patent describes a staged preparation method that combines washing, oil application, blanching, and baking. Its approach uses high-temperature baking followed by lower-temperature drying to produce chips with reduced oil content.

Collaborations

Wisniewski’s listed coworkers include David L. Budd and Lawrence W. Wisdom. The patent information connects his work with Frito-Lay, Inc.

Conclusion

James C. Wisniewski’s patent documents a multi-stage process for producing low-oil potato chips by carefully controlling treatment and moisture reduction.