George Crum: Forgotten Inventor of the Potato Chip | Accidental Invention That Changed Food Forever

Описание: Welcome to Histent.In 1853, a frustrated chef made a decision out of spite — and accidentally changed the world.

This is the true story of George Speck, also known as George Crum, the man credited with inventing the potato chip. Working as a chef in New York, Crum sliced potatoes impossibly thin to mock a demanding customer. Instead of being insulted, the customer loved them — and a global snack was born.

But while his invention spread across America and the world, racial barriers of the 19th century prevented George Crum from widely commercializing his creation. Others profited. His name faded. Yet his legacy lived on in every bag of chips sold today.

In this HISTENT episode, we uncover the forgotten history behind one of the world’s most popular foods — and the man who never received the fortune he deserved.

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