Dr. Universe: Why do French fries taste so good?

October 12, 2018

By Communications staff, Washington State University

A good French fry starts with the right potato. My friend Rick Knowles, a WSU professor and potato researcher, told me all about the spuds.

It turns out there are certain kinds of potatoes that make the best fries.

For the full answer, see the Dr. Universe website.

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