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Thursday, 3 September 2026
15 facts about french fries
15 facts about french fries
Not so French after all
It is not known where the fries come from. Some say from France, others, Belgium. Whatever the truth, one thing is certain–they are delicious, and pro ...

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French fries
About 7 percent of potatoes grown in the US end up on consumer’s tables in the form of French fries.
Chain restaurants as McDonald’s and Burger King sell 1/3 of all the fries served in American restaurants.
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