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		raldi on Dec 28, 2013 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: How to Make Perfect Thin and Crisp French Fries (2... Other than the thickness, what are some of the differences between the fries you like and the ones at McDonald's?

jkn on Dec 28, 2013 [–]

One difference would be that Belgian fries are traditionally fried in beef fat, which changes the taste quite a bit.

yincrash on Dec 28, 2013 | [–]

McD's fries used to be fried in 93% beef fat before 1990.

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