The main ingredient of shrimp chips is potato starch, the reason why they will expand after deep-frying is because starch expands rapidly when it comes into contact with high temperatures, and the residual water in the shrimp chips evaporates at high speeds to form a crispy structure full of air bubbles. "Shrimp chips, also known as jade chips, are traditionally produced by adding starch to shrimp juice. If shrimp chips are made from potatoes, the product is unique and popular." Shrimp chips are made from shrimp juice and potato starch as well as coloring. Shrimp chips, also called jade chips, are a common ingredient in the market and are cooked mainly by deep-frying.