Wendy's Changing Fries; Wants To Remind You They Come From
Potatoes  8:38 PM, Nov 10, 2010   |    comments Wendy's new
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(AP) -- With an eye toward appealing to foodies, Wendy's is
remaking its fries with Russett potatoes, leaving the skin on
and sprinkling sea salt on top.  The fast-food chain has been
changing its menu to focus on "real" ingredients to win more
fans.  The first move in the strategy was a new line of salads
such as Apple Pecan Chicken in the summer. Now, the fries, which
first appear on Thursday and roll out over the next two weeks.
This is the first major overhaul of the 41-year-old company's
fries, although it has adjusted the recipe in the past.  The new
fries are slightly slimmer than the old ones, and crispier
because they're smaller. They will have more salt, a medium size
fry goes from 350 milligrams to 500 milligrams, and calories add
10 to 420. The selling price will not change, ranging from 99
cents to about $2. The frie