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| − | '''Fast food''' is the term generally used to describe low-priced, ready-cooked hot food sold in restaurants and diners or from street stalls, and often designed to be eaten with the fingers, rather than with cutlery. Globally-popular types of fast food (originating in the [[United States]] include | + | '''Fast food''' is the term generally used to describe low-priced, ready-cooked hot food sold in restaurants and diners or from street stalls, and often designed to be eaten with the fingers, rather than with cutlery. Globally-popular types of fast food (originating in the [[United States]] include [[hamburger]]s, [[hot dog]]s, and fried [[chicken]]. In [[Britain]], [[fish and chips]] is popular, while in [[Belgium]], fries and [[mayonnaise]] make a popular snack. While much fast food is sold by small vendors, some providers have become major international corporations: [[McDonalds]] and [[Burger King]] are among the most famous examples. |
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Revision as of 22:51, September 23, 2008
Fast food is the term generally used to describe low-priced, ready-cooked hot food sold in restaurants and diners or from street stalls, and often designed to be eaten with the fingers, rather than with cutlery. Globally-popular types of fast food (originating in the United States include hamburgers, hot dogs, and fried chicken. In Britain, fish and chips is popular, while in Belgium, fries and mayonnaise make a popular snack. While much fast food is sold by small vendors, some providers have become major international corporations: McDonalds and Burger King are among the most famous examples.