The other name of French fries is addiction. There are many kinds of French fries such as sweet potato fries, curly fries, waffle fries and the standard one. When eating out it is hard to not order them. Not they are tasty but healthy at the same time. They have been rocking the world since they are known to us. One of the most famous sides in the world, French fries have its origin in Belgium. Check out these crispy and salty facts about Fries.

Dip some fries in the Ketchup and read below the facts about French Fries

National French fries Day

Get ready to celebrate National French Fries Day on 13^th July.

Difference between chips and French fries

Is there any difference between French fries and chips? Actually, they are two different name for the same thing, fries. If you are in England and want to order French fries then simply use the word “chips” instead of fries. In North America chips are known as potato crisps.

Americans are Fries Lover 

Americans eat about 16 pounds of French fries each year. Well, the name French fries doesn’t have to do anything with France. Although they originated in Belgium, they are more popular in America.

Friet Museum

Would you believe a museum is especially created to honor French fries? Friet Museum located in Belgium is dedicated to French fries.

Song on French Fries

Crispy goodness even caused people to write songs about them. A true lover of French fries John Calvi wrote a song about French fries in 1980. Are you a true lover of French fries?

Who Introduced Fries in Britain?

A book on food history of Britain reveals that French fries were first brought into Britain from France in 1870.

When was the potato discovered?

Potato was first cultivated in Peru between 8000 and 5000 B.C. Spanish Conquistadors introduced potatoes in Europe in 1536.

Which country eats the most French Fries?

Belgians are the potato champs! In the list of top fries consumer countries, Belgium is present in the first position. Here fries are eaten more than in America.

Name of French fries in France

No doubt French fries are “poorly named” because in France their name is completely different. They are known as Pommes frites, frites or patates frites in France.

 Imported Potatoes led to the invention of fries

As mentioned earlier, French fries were invented in Europe. But the potatoes used in the recipe had been imported from America.

How do you like your fries?

With skin or without skin? French fries in which potato peel is not removed are healthier than the one without peel. Potato peel has an important vitamin which you will not be able to get if you remove the peel.

First Occurrence of Fries in America

Thomas Jefferson is credited for introducing French fries in America. Thomas was America’s president when he came to know the recipe. The dish was served in a diplomatic dinner held by Thomas. He named it “Potatoes, fried in French manner”.

McDonald’s potato fries

Just like its burgers, McDonald’s fries are also our favorite. The food chain uses 7 percent of potatoes grown in the United States.

Does gravity play a role in crispiness of fries?

The astronomers have explained that the stronger the gravity the more crispy the fries become. Less gravity in space causes fries to become soggy. Moreover, the first vegetables to be grown in space is potato.

Potato Parties

Potato parties are held in Japan and Korea where people bring large amounts of fries to eat and enjoy with friends.

After reading these facts about fries, you may be craving for fries. So go have some fries and enjoy!