You might have wondered if Burger King fries are gluten free? Find your answers and more below,read on to learn more.
A quick insight:
Glutens are proteins found in grains like wheat, barley, rice,e.t.c.that helps food maintain their shape by acting as glue that practically holds the food together.
Are Burger King Fries Really Gluten Free?
Definitely not. Burger King fries are not gluten free.
Why? because they are cooked in the same fryer as Hash browns and onion rings which contains wheat flour.
Wheat is one of the major sources of gluten and also one of the basic ingredients when making hash browns and onion rings. So, if the fries are cooked in the same fryer as these foods,then there is an high risk of cross contamination which means the fries are not safe for consumption for someone with an allergy to gluten.the only way for these fries to be safe are if they are cooked separately.
In a post appearing on the Food Allergy Research and Education website, Burger King insinuated that they will no longer prepare their fries in a separate fryer,their french fries will now be cooked in the same fryer as Hash browns and onion rings,which might cause a high risk of contact between said food”. So, don’t be overly surprised when you see onion rings in your fries.
If you have an allergy to gluten and you’re ordering from Burger King you might want to consider your options again,or probably go for other things on their menu aside from fries of course that are gluten free.
I know you’re curious as to what this fries are made of,I am too.,let’s have a quick sneak peak into the ingredients.
Basic Ingredients For Burger King Fries
Here are some of the most basic ingredients used and you’ll be so surprised to find out that this ingredients are actually gluten free.
A quick sneak peak into the ingredients used;
Potatoes, soybean oil, canola or palm oil, modified potato starch,rice flour, potato dextrin,salt, leavening, pyrophosphate, sodium bicarbonate, xanthan gum, sodium acid pyrophosphate added to preserve its natural color.
Then you’re probably wondering where does the gluten comes from? Keep reading to find out!
Then where does the gluten comes from?
Good question,well the fries in itself are gluten free but then they had to go fry it in the same fryer as some Hash browns and onion rings which is where the gluten comes from.
And mind you wheat is also a major ingredients in making Hash browns and onion rings which definitely means it contains some gluten. If only Burger King could be kind enough to fry in a separate fryer,then the effort will be greatly appreciated.
Nutrition facts
How healthy are these fries?
Burger king fries contains 223_434 calories,40%fat and 55%carbohydrate and trust me that much fat is not considered healthy. (information may wary based on the sizeof fries you’re ordering)
For a small size of Burger King Fries
Serving size_128grams
Calories_320
Calories from fat_126
Fat_14g
Saturated fat_2.4g
Medium
Serving size of 153grams
Calories_384
Calories from fat_153
Fat_17g
Saturated fat_2.9g
Large
Serving size of 190grams
Calories_434
Calories from fat_171
Fat_19g
Saturated fat_3.3g
Considering the amount of fats and calories in a serving of fries(either small,large or medium) it’s best to give it up and go for something healthier.
Below are some food on the menu you can order from at Burger King that are absolutely gluten free and probably more healthier:Garden Fresh Salad with Cranberry, Apple and Tendergrill ChickenAny sandwich without the bun including Tendergrill Chicken BreastDesserts like Caramel Sundae, Chocolate Fudge Sundae, Strawberry Sundae, and the Vanilla Soft ServeVarious condiments and sauces such as Sweet and Sour, Buffalo, Honey Mustard, Marinara, Ranch, Zesty Onion ring,e. t. c…
Conclusion
Gluten is not exactly unhealthy unless you have Coeliac disease which is like an allergy to Gluten,then you definitely want to stay clear from it.
And when ordering, please do so with care and ask questions about the menu to determine which is gluten free or not.
Does Burger King Fries have anything on their menu that is gluten free?
They definitely do,they have the:
Whooper without the bun, sausage patties, Bacon, milkshakes etc.
- How are Burger King Fries made?
Potato based batter are sprayed on freshly sliced potatoes before they are frozen.the coating gives the fries some sort of crunch after they are fried.
3.Does Burger King use real potatoes for their fries?
Yes, burger king fries are made from real potatoes,but other ingredients like potato starch, rice flour etc.are used to boost the crunchiness and seasoning to spice things up.
4.Did Burger King change their fries this year?
Absolutely, burger king said they made their fries thicker,they reduced the sodium in it and added a coating that makes it crispier and keeps it hotter for long.their prices remain the same though.
