Part 8/10:
The Ingredients Behind the Taste
To better understand what makes McDonald's fries so addictive, we must consider the ingredients involved. They primarily use premium potatoes like russet Burbank and Umatilla. The fries contain various additives, including dextrose, which affects taste and coloration, and sodium acid pyrophosphate, which retains the fries’ signature yellow hue.
Once cut, the fries undergo an initial fry before being frozen, ensuring their crispiness upon serving. After being shipped to restaurants, the second fry occurs, notably at a precise temperature to achieve that beloved crispy texture.