🥔💰 **The Potato That Made Billions!**  

Did you know that the **most profitable potato** isn’t used for fries or chips? 🍟❌  

Meet the **Russet Burbank**—the potato that **built McDonald’s empire** and dominates the global fast-food industry. 🚀  

🍔 **Why It’s Special:**  
✅ Grows **extra-large**, perfect for McDonald’s signature long fries.  
✅ Stores well for months, keeping costs low.  
✅ Absorbs just the right amount of oil for that crispy golden texture.  

🏦 **Billion-Dollar Impact:**  
McDonald’s buys **millions of tons** of these potatoes yearly, fueling **a $50 billion global frozen fry market**. Companies like **Lamb Weston & McCain** control the supply, making billions!  

⚠️ **The Dark Side:**  
This potato needs **tons of pesticides**, leading to environmental concerns. Some farmers even refuse to grow it! 🌱😬  
  

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