Tag: French fries

  • Study suggests eating french fries may be linked to anxiety, depression

    Study suggests eating french fries may be linked to anxiety, depression

    A group of researchers based in Hangzhou, China have discovered that people who consume fried foods regularly, particularly fried potatoes, are more likely to have a 12 per cent increased risk of experiencing anxiety and a 7 per cent higher risk of depression compared to those who do not eat fried foods.

    According to the research, the association between consuming fried foods and an increased risk of anxiety and depression is more evident in young men and younger individuals. Fried foods are widely known to be linked with a multitude of health problems such as obesity, high blood pressure and clogged vessels.

    The study, which was published in the journal PNAS, suggests that reducing the consumption of fried foods could be significant in maintaining good mental health. However, experts in the field of nutrition cautioned that the findings are preliminary and it’s not yet clear whether fried foods are the cause of mental health issues or if people experiencing depression or anxiety tend to consume more fried foods.

    In the study, which spanned 11.3 years and involved 140,728 participants, those who consumed fried foods were evaluated. After excluding individuals who were diagnosed with depression within the first two years, it was discovered that 8,294 cases of anxiety and 12,735 cases of depression were recorded among those who consumed fried food.

    Additionally, the study revealed that consuming fried potatoes, specifically, increased the risk of depression by 2 per cent compared to consuming fried white meat. The research also indicated that participants who regularly consumed more than one serving of fried food were more likely to be younger men.

  • Restaurant in New York earns the title for the world’s most expensive French fries

    On July 13, Serendipity3, a restaurant in Manhattan, earned the title for the world’s most expensive French fries by the Guinness World Records, reports News 18.

    Creative Chef, Joe Calderone, and Corporate Executive Chef, Fredrick Schoen-Kiewert of the restaurant teamed up to elevate the classic American food item to present its guests with a unique and delicious culinary experience.

    The dish is priced at $200 and includes ingredients like Dom Perignon Champagne, pure cage-free goose fat from France, and J. LeBlanc French Champagne Ardenne Vinegar.

    The dish is prepared by blanching the potatoes in Dom Perignon Champagne and J. LeBlanc French Champagne Ardenne Vinegar, which adds a touch of sweetness and acidity to the initial taste. The fries are then cooked in pure goose fat thriceto give the outer layer a crisp and crunchy texture.

    The smooth Mornay sauce, which comes with the French fries, is made by melting a large amount of truffle butter in a pan. A pinch of flour is added to make a roux, which is then slowly whisked in the organic A2 100 per cent grass-fed cream from Jersey Cows to thicken the consistency of the sauce.

    Apart from the fancy ingredients, the presentation is also kept very aesthetically pleasing. The dish is served up on a Baccarat crystal Arabesque Plate, with a matching bowl to serve the dipping sauce which is made with copious amounts of truffle butter and premium Gruyere cheese.

    The fries are served on a crystal plate and the team of chefs garnish the fries with 23-karat edible gold dust.