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Article: Reduced-fat french fries debut.
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- Prepared Foods
- Article date:
- June 1, 1996
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One of the most frequently asked questions in the United States is, "Do you want fries with that?" The answer is usually yes.
The amount of french fries that Americans eat away from home is continuing to increase despite the fact that medical experts admonish us to cut down on the fat in our diet. A major supplier of french fries to the foodservice industry, J.R. Simplot, Boise, Idaho, is addressing this problem with the introduction of Golden Classic[TM] French Fries that have 45% less fat than conventional fries. In the development of this product, Simplot turned to Hercules, Inc., Wilmington, Del.
Away from home, Americans consume more than 20 pounds of ...