Fries that taste almost as good as Mcdonalds (Original Microwave Fries To Go)

Member Name: danielleg1989

Product:	Original Microwave Fries To Go
Date:	03/10/09 (54 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Taste great, cook quickly, nice packaging

Disadvantages: None except you have to be careful lifting them out of the micro

PACKAGING

These come in packs of two and packs of three, they come in bright red plastic covering. Each packet inside it is colored bright red with yellow, blue black and white colors also. The design of these is quite fun and definitely attractive. I think many people probably first buy them because of how they are presented.

They remind me of McDonalds fries in taste and appearance. On the cover you will see the words Fries to Go wrote in big fancy writing with bright white behind it. It sort of looks like its shining onto the writing.

Below that you will see written, Suprisingly crispy and a messege saying keep frozen and the best before date. On the back you will see the various different times required for microwaving and all of the instructions.

MICROWAVING TIMES

650W you microwave them 3 minutes 15 secs.
750W you microwave them 2 minutes 45 secs.
850W 2 mins 15 secs.

DO

1. Cook from frozen

2. Check each individual pocket holds a a chip in position before microwaving.

3. Ensure chips are piping hot throughout before eating.

4. Check cooking times because all microwaves cooking times vary and you may need to adjust cooking times to suit your own model.

5. Follow cooking guidelines in the table displayed on the back of each pack.

6. Cook only one pack at a time.

7. Take care after cooking because the fries and box are very hot.

DONT

1. Dont put the boxs in a conventional over or grill.

2. Dont cook if any of the chips are missing from any of the individual microwave pockets.

3. Dont leave the microwave unattended when cooking.
Dont use these if they are past the before best date because they may overheat.

4. Dont overcook them.


OPENING AND COOKING INSTRUCTIONS


* Remove plastic overwrap.
* Place the chips in microwave instructions side down.
* Cook on full power
* Leave to stand for 1 minute
* Shake out of carton and season to taste.

OTHER DETAILS

These are suitable for vegeterians and there made from mashed potato.


NUTRITIONAL DETAILS


* Energy kj per 100g frozen 1072 and per 100g microwaved 1281

* Energy kcal per 100g frozen 255 and per 100g microwaved 305

* Protein g per 100g frozen 3.0 and per 100g microwaved 3.7

* Carbohydrate per 100g frozen 36.3 and per 100g microwaved 43.9
of which sugars g per 100g frozen 0.5 per and 100g microwaved 0.5

* Fat g per 100g frozen 10.9 and per 100g microwaved 12.8
of which saturates g per 100g frozen 2.2 and 100g microwaved 2.5

* Fibre g per 100g frozen 2.7 and per 100g microwaved 3.4
* Sodium g per 100g frozen 0.20 and per 100g microwaved 0.25
equivalent as salt per 100g 0.5 and per 100g microwaved 0.6



MY OPINION

I really like the packaging these come in its very bright and colorful and initially this is the reason i got them. I also got them because they remind me of Mcdonalds fries and i like those. They taste great and once you eat one packet if theres more left you will probably be tempted to take another.

They are nice for a snack or for dinner and cooking them never takes longer than 3 minutes and 15 seconds which is very fast. I think thats great because sometimes you just dont feel like making something to eat thats going to take ages and this is a nice alternative. They are the nicest out of all the microwave chips that i have tried in my opinion.

They are also very reasonably priced, my mum often buys them at tescos and they are usually on offer. Everyone in my family likes these and i think they would appeal to most people who like fries. The fact that each chip comes in its own individual pocket is good because you can quite easily eat them out of the packet if you cant be bother putting them on a plate and they also cook well due to there seperate pockets too.

The packet is very warm when taking it out of the microwave i have been burnt several times despite the warning on the packet lol. I now use a tea towel or gloves too lift them out. Theres also a gurantee on the side of this packet and a phone number to ring if you have problems which is always good.

PRICE

They cost £1.28 for a packet of 3 in tescos.

Summary: These are great for dinners or just a snack.