A Ghanaian plantain chips seller has claimed there is nothing wrong with frying plantain chips with plastic bags.
The Plantain chips seller made these claims while she demonstrated how the chips are fried using plastic bags to achieve a crisp finish.
According to the Plantain chips seller, the plastic does not melt into the oil, and as such, arguing that the current public outrage is only being generated by some persons to destroy their businesses.
Speaking in a video shared by SIKAOFFICIAL on X, the Plantain chips seller boldly claimed, “There’s nothing wrong with frying plantain chips with plastic bags. Family, look at this; the plantain chips that you claim we fry with plastic bags, I don’t understand. Look at the plastic bag we placed in the oil. It is still the same even after putting it in the hot oil.
So, I don’t understand why Ghanaians have believed the claim that we fry with plastic bags. What at all happens when we put the bag in the oil to fry that you want to spoil our business?” she quizzed.
She further added, “If it’s a deliberate thing you are doing to destroy our businesses, then please stop because you won’t gain anything”.
The Plantain chips trader’s remark has ignited debate on X, with netizens saying, “ Herr education is really good o. Why does she think rubber shrank? Organic chemistry in tears rn”.
One more X user added, “I think you may have misunderstood her point. From what I gathered, she was suggesting that adding plastic to the oil does not make theplantains crispy or enhance their flavour. So, why would anyone add plastic when frying plantains? I could be wrong, but that’s my understanding”.
A netizen added, “Some of us actually prefer the plastic lining. It keeps the chips looking crisp, fresh and more appealing. They can offer two options, one with the plastic for those who value that extra crunch and presentation, and one without it for those who prefer a more natural package. That way, everyone gets what they prefer”.
One more Ghanaian wrote, “So common sense go tell you say the rubber is made with chemicals, and why does it shrink and will not remain in its normal state when dropped in the oil ?”
Another Ghanaian called on the FDA to act, “So, what is the purpose of a plastic in a frying plantain? The FDA must quickly act and get these people to do the right thing”.
“When someone can confidently say this on camera, the issue is bigger than outrage.
This isn’t about destroying businesses. It’s about public health standards. Food safety cannot depend on personal belief. It requires science and regulation”, a netizen added.
One last netizen added, “That’s not what she said!! Twi may seem easy to speak, but it takes tact and wisdom to understand. She said plastic stays the same and unchanged in oil, so of what use would it be to fry plantain with plastic when it doesn’t add any additional benefits or value to the plantain?”.
“The lady preparing the food seems innocent. But it’s unclear whether the plastic is actually in the frying pan with hot oil. If it is, or if it was used to bag hot chips, they should educate her about PFAS and offer locally and commercially viable alternatives. Instead of vilifying an honest woman trying to eke out a living, educate and aid her. Then watch her do better than you expected”, a netizen added.
Watch the video below:
“There’s nothing wrong with frying plantain chips with plastic bags”
— SIKAOFFICIAL🦍 (@SIKAOFFICIAL1) March 3, 2026
—Ghanaian plantain chips trader says as she demonstrates how the chips are fried using plastic bags to achieve a crisp finish.
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