French fries, also known as “chips” in Ireland, England, and other Commonwealth countries, and “Pommes Frites” in Belgium and France, are a dish made from chopped and fried potatoes. In the United States, the dish is known simply as “fries. Generally, the word “french” in french fries is not spelled with a capital F because the word “french” in the dish does not mean nationality.

french fries
french fries

Most food experts believe that the origin of french fries can be dated back to Belgium. However, the dish has gained a global reputation for its dominance in many American fast-food chains such as McDonald’s and Burger King. Typically, french fries are served with hamburgers at American fast-food chains. furthermore, the dish can also be served with fish, vegetables, or meat, or on its own. This is also an example of a classic combination – fish and chips.

Currently, the largest producer of French fries in the world is the Canadian company McCain Foods Limited, which is based in Florenceville, New Brunswick. The company has the capacity to produce about one million pounds of potatoes per hour. McCain Foods Ltd. has 30 potato processing plants on six continents globally.

There are different theories to explain the origins of this American dish. Some claim that the dish got its name because it is fried in French oil. Others believe the dish was once known as Belgian fries or German fries, but the name was changed for political reasons because Germany was previously considered an enemy of the United States, while others believe the dish was named French fries because it was first introduced to American soldiers in France during World War I. 

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