French fries.
| Position | LIFE-CYCLE STUDIES |
Raw Materials
The potatoes are grown on monoculture farms using a single variety for uniformity. The oil for deep-frying comes mainly from soybeans. In the United States, six midwestern states account for 80 percent of the country's cooking oil, the largest share of which is used to make fries. Other oils used for fries come from corn and cottonseed. McDonald's used to cook its fries in the U.S. in beef tallow, but switched to vegetable oils due to health concerns. In New Zealand, McDonald's still fries its "chips" in tallow.
Disposal
Waste fat from homes and restaurants has become a major disposal problem. It blocks drains and pipes, as well as arteries. In London, half of all sewer blockages are caused by fat...
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