Woman weighs bags of Zombie Takis on the grocery store scale. Then she finds a 0.05 oz difference and realizes exactly why some bags feel lighter

A TikTok user recently decided to test the weight of Zombie Takis bags using a grocery store scale, revealing a minor discrepancy that has sparked a conversation about snack packaging. The video, which has gained 1.3 million views, features two women placing different bags on the scale to compare their mass, BroBible reports.

One of the women remarks that there is a little more in one bag, prompting her companion to suggest testing a second one. When they place the next bag on the scale, the needle shifts to show a difference of 0.05 oz. The second woman exclaims, “You were like, lowkey right!” while the first replies, “I told you,” adding, “I have a way with the bags.”

The TikTok user included on-screen text that reads, “Fattest thing I’ve done all week.” In the description for the video, the user noted, “Need that extra o.05 oz of seasoning bro.” While this might seem like a minor difference, it highlights the lengths some snack fans go to when they feel the effects of shrinkflation.

The video has resonated with many viewers who shared their own methods for picking out the best bags

One person claimed, “As a real chip eater I can do it just by sight.” Another commenter wrote, “I do this s too,” before explaining their process of feeling for the air and chips at gas stations. Some fans have developed their own specific techniques for finding the best value. One viewer mentioned, “I always pinch the bottom of the bag to feel for the dust and always get the most dusty Takis ever.” Others expressed frustration with current packaging, with one person suggesting that stores should provide scales in the snack aisle.

Another viewer joked, “My fata did not need to know about this.” One commenter even suggested they would contact the company if they felt the weight was off, stating, “I’d be calling the number on the bag and threatening to get weights and measures involved.”

It is worth noting that the air inside chip bags serves a purpose beyond just taking up space. This empty area is known as functional slack fill. The gas inside is not oxygen, but rather nitrogen gas. This serves two main functions for the product. First, it creates a pillow effect that protects the chips from breaking during transit. Second, it keeps the snacks fresh for a longer period. Since nitrogen does not cause oxidation, it prevents the chips from going stale, which would happen if they were stored in oxygen.

The reactions to the video show that many people remain suspicious of how much product they are actually getting. While the science behind nitrogen gas explains why bags are not filled to the top, it does not stop shoppers from wanting to get the most for their money. Whether it is by pinching bags for dust or using a scale, it is clear that customers are paying close attention to their snacks.