A process for producing frozen potato products having reduced trans-fat
levels comprising the steps of: providing a stable frying oil with an
18:3 ratio of <2 wt % and a trans-fat level of <3 wt %; par frying
potatoes in the blend to produce potato products; and freezing the potato
products to produce frozen potato products having reduced trans-fat
levels, wherein .gtoreq.50% of the oil remaining in and on the frozen
potato products freezes at temperatures .gtoreq.10.degree. F.