Is it really a trip toMcDonald’swithout an order of the fast-food giant’s legendary fries?
That’s why we rounded up some of the most interesting facts about these crispers.
They’re the most popular McDonald’s item.
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They’re perfect as a side or a snack, and they’re delicious with just about any sauce.
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it’s possible for you to get fresh ones just by asking for them.
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They’re not vegan-friendly.
“Natural beef flavor” is listed among theingredientsthat are used on the spuds.
According to McDonald’s, “natural beef flavor contains hydrolyzed wheat and hydrolyzed milk as starting ingredients.”
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So yeah, not avegan-friendly foodchoice at all.
There are chemicals added to keep all of the fries a uniform color.
This also “prevents some variation” in fry color, Dupuis said.
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They then undergo another trip to the fryer once they arrive at the many McDonald’s locations.
McDonald’s changed the recipe in 1992.
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They’re one of the original menu items.
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In 2016,The Daily Mealshared a photo of an original 1950s McDonald’s menu.
There were no Chicken McNuggets in sightjust fries, burgers, shakes, and a variety of soft drinks.
So it’s clearly always been a staple.
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They have more ingredients than you’d think.
We’ve already mentioned that some chemicals are added to the potatoes for preservation and color.
Six fries is a proper serving size, according to one Harvard professor.
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But you’re not alone if you think thateating just six friesis a little ridiculous.
Multiple varieties of potatoes go into one batch.
You’re probably familiar with Russet potatoes, which make for great baked potatoes and fries.
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McDonald’s most likely won’t ever sell curly fries, much to diners' dismay.
And it doesn’t seem like something that’s going to happen anytime soon, either.
In 2014, McDonald’s refused to use a new GMO potato variety.
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McDonald’s buys 3.4 billion pounds of potatoes each year.
That’s a global figure, according to anInc.
storypublished in January 2018.
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Still, it’s a lot of potatoesit’s no wonder they’re themost popular vegetablein the United States.
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