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Dr Potato on French Fries

 

Idaho® potatoes are always recognized as a superior potato for making French fries. In fact, not too long ago Balthazar, a popular NYC restaurant was featured on a Food Network program for its famous Idaho fries. Why do Idaho potatoes make the perfect French fry? When fried, the potatoes’ high solids content creates a natural crisp exterior while maintaining a light and fluffy inside. Even though the Idaho potato is pretty close to perfect, we have a few tips from the experts to make your French fries even better...

Ten Steps to Better Homemade Idaho Potato French Fries

• Testing the Sugar Levels when Making Fresh Cut Fries on Premise

 • Test the Starch and Solids for Better Hand Cut French Fries

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