[All] Why McDonald's fries were discontinued😥

The potato variety that McDonald's uses for its French fries is 'Russett Burbank', which is characterized by its high starch content and large size.

The main production area is Idaho in the northwestern United States. Recently, as the temperature has been rising, the starch in potatoes has been changing to sugar, and the production of potatoes suitable for frying has decreased. Ultimately, it is related to the climate crisis .