Chip fork facts for kids
Have you ever eaten french fries or currywurst and wished you could keep your fingers clean? That's where a chip fork comes in handy! These small forks, usually made of wood or plastic, are given out by fast food places. They help you eat tasty snacks like fish and chips, french fries, or currywurst without getting your fingers greasy or covered in sauces.
Chip forks are designed to be very cheap. This means they can be thrown away after you use them. This saves restaurants the time and effort of washing regular forks. It also fits well with the idea of fast food, which is often eaten on the go or taken home.
Most chip forks have either two or three pointy ends, called tines. They are usually about 7.5 to 9 centimeters long. Their widest part is about 1 to 1.5 centimeters across. This small size makes them perfect for picking up small pieces of food.
Long ago, some places in the Benelux area (like Belgium and the Netherlands) used chip forks that had to be cleaned and used again. But today, the throw-away versions have completely taken over. People aren't sure if the idea of disposable chip forks first started in Berlin, Germany, or in the Netherlands.
See also
In Spanish: Tenedor de currywurst para niños
