Who has better fries than McDonalds?

Burger King
In the fast-food battle between McDonald's and Burger King, there is no doubt who reigns supreme when it comes to french fries. The Burger King fries were superior on all levels. They were a thicker cut, lightly browned and perfectly crisp.
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Who has better fries Wendy's or Mcdonalds?

I'll keep this one short: Wendy's fries are better than expected. They're thicker and crispier than McDonald's fries, that's for sure. They also taste of their starchy coating, which makes them craggy and crispy in a way that's reminiscent of a good frozen french fry from the grocery store.
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Why do McDonald's fries taste different now?

Beef tallow was eliminated from the famous French fry formula and replaced with 100% vegetable oil. The results were French fries with zero cholesterol and 45% less fat per serving than before, but also a plummet in stock prices and countless consumers saddened by a drop in flavor.
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What is America's favorite fries?

The most popular type of french fries in the U.S. are Waffle Fries and Cheese Fries, with each being the favorite of 12 states respectively. The average American consumes a whopping 30 pounds of french fries per year.
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Who has the world's best fries?

1. Wendy's. The honor of the best overall french fry goes to Wendy's. These fries were made with unpeeled potatoes, so there was a little bit of potato skin at the end of each fry for texture.
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What is the world's famous fries?

McDonald's World Famous Fries® are made with premium potatoes such as the Russet Burbank and the Shepody. With 0g of trans fat per labeled serving, these epic fries are crispy and golden on the outside and fluffy on the inside.
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Why don't McDonald's fries taste good anymore?

In the 1990s, as health concerns over saturated fat reached an all-time high, McDonald's faced a backlash against the use of beef tallow, and worried about losing customers, the chain switched to vegetable oil. Unfortunately, many customers said the new texture and taste weren't up to the mark.
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What brand of fries does McDonald's use?

Our World Famous Fries® are made from quality potatoes, including Russet Burbank, Ranger Russet, Umatilla Russet and the Shepody. The suppliers we work with first peel, cut and blanche the potatoes.
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Are McDonald's French Fries 100% potato?

Yes, McDonald's fries are made from real potatoes. The fast-food giant uses what they call "premium potatoes" to make their fries. The potatoes consist of different varieties, like Russet Burbank, Russet Ranger, Umatilla Russet, and Shepody.
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Does Mcdonalds put sugar on their fries?

At the beginning of the potato season, when we're using newer potatoes, the naturally-occurring sugar content is very low and we do need to add a small amount of sugar dextrose to our fries to ensure they maintain that golden colour.
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Where does McDonald's get their fries?

Rainey recounted the gentleman's agreement McDonald's CEO Ray Kroc made in the 1960s with J.R. Simplot to be the restaurant chain's frozen fry supplier. Today, J.R. Simplot Co. remains the major supplier of McDonald's fries and a central player in the Idaho agricultural economy.
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Which chain has the healthiest fries?

Wendy's Natural-Cut Fries

Though you'd be hard-pressed to find a French fry that's low in calories or fat, these fare better than most, earning them one of the top spots on our list. And next time you're dining at the famous redhead's chain, you should know, We Tried Every Burger at Wendy's & This Is the Best.
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What is the number 1 most popular fast food?

McDonald's is by far the most popular fast food chain in the United States. It has about 13,500 locations in the U.S., 40,000 worldwide, and it operates in 118 countries.
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Why do Wendy's fries taste different?

What makes Wendy's Hot & Crispy Fries different? So here's the deal: Wendy's recently switched up how these fries are cut, with one side built for heat retention and the other for crispiness. The chain even introduced a new battering system, with new fry baskets that Wendy's claims help maintain crispiness.
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What frozen french fries are closest to mcdonalds?

After doing a few taste tests and research, I've concluded that this brand, Farmland Premium ShoeString Fries has 99% similarities to MacDonalds, which is understandable because I doubt Macs will allow them to replicate the recipe 100%.
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What fries do Chick-fil-A use?

The Waffle Fries are made from potatoes grown by a family-owned business in Washington State, along the Columbia River Basin. The Johnson family has grown potatoes since 1906, which are served across the country in Chick-fil-A restaurants as waffle fries and hash browns.
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What is similar to McDonald's fries?

1. Simplot FrenchFries Shoestring. Simplot's FrenchFries have been said to be the most similar tasting to McDonald's famous fries and there's a simple explanation for this. Turns out, the frozen food company – Simplot – is actually the major supplier of McDonald's fries!
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Why did KFC get rid of fries?

KFC S'pore replaces french fries with waffle hash due to 'global supply disruption' Fries are in limited supply.
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Why does mcdonalds soak their fries in milk?

According to McDonald's, blanching also eliminates enzymatic activity which prevents spoilage and develops a fluffy interior, similar to a baked potato, for better texture. French fries are seen in an ingredient bath in this video released by McDonald's showing how their food is made.
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What is the secret ingredient in McDonald's fries?

Despite the name, the flavor actually doesn't contain any meat. Instead, the fries get their taste with “hydrolyzed wheat and hydrolyzed milk as starting ingredients,” according to the website. Together, those ingredients create that meaty taste that makes the fries so irresistible.
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What are fries called in Germany?

In Germany, they are usually known by the French words pommes frites, or only Pommes or Fritten (derived from the French words, but pronounced as German words).
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Who sells the most fries?

The 10 Most Popular Fast-Food French Fries Right Now
  • Red Robin Bottomless Fries.
  • Jack in the Box Seasoned Curly Fries.
  • Popeyes Cajun Fries.
  • Rally's/Checker's Seasoned Fries.
  • Five Guys Cajun Fries.
  • Chick-fil-A Waffle Fries.
  • Arby's Curly Fries.
  • McDonald's French Fries.
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