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Bintje Potatoes
Flanders, Belgium
The potato variety most Belgian fry vendors consider non-negotiable — high starch, low moisture, bred specifically for frying rather than boiling or mashing.
Why it matters
Bintje's starch content is what makes the traditional Belgian double-fry technique work at all — a lower-starch potato turns soft and greasy on the second fry instead of crisping.
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