Pommes Allumettes Extra Fine KADI: the Swiss matchstick fry for foodservice
Pommes Allumettes Extra Fine by KADI are par-fried frozen french fries with an extra-fine 5x5 mm matchstick cut, supplied in a 4 kg case (two 2 kg bags). Made from potatoes (90%) and sunflower oil, they fry in 2.5-3 minutes at 175 °C and deliver a golden, crisp stick that stays crunchy under the heat lamp — a light, clean fry with 199 kcal and just 0.11 g of salt per 100 g.
What "allumettes" means
"Allumette" is French for matchstick: it describes the thinnest classic french-fry cut, finer than the standard 9x9 mm fry. The 5x5 mm section means more surface area, faster frying and an intense crispiness, which is why allumettes are the cut of choice for quick service, finger food and elegant plated garnishes.
The producer: KADI AG, Langenthal
KADI AG is a Swiss pioneer of frozen potato products. The company began in 1951 as a potato-flake factory (the name KADI stands for Kartoffelflockenfabrik Dietikon) and took the name KADI AG in 1990. From its plant in Langenthal, in the canton of Bern, KADI is today one of the reference names for Swiss frozen french fries and convenience specialities.
Organoleptic profile
The extra-fine cut produces a thin, evenly golden stick with a crisp shell and a soft, fluffy potato centre. The neutral sunflower-oil par-frying keeps the flavour clean and lets the potato come through, while the uniform calibration guarantees a consistent result service after service.
Technical specifications
Pre-fried frozen, cut 5x5 mm, ingredients potatoes 90% and sunflower oil, no allergens among the 14 EU-listed (Reg. EU 1169/2011), vegan. Per 100 g: 833 kJ / 199 kcal, fat 10 g (saturates 0.9 g), carbohydrates 25 g (sugars 0 g), fibre 2.8 g, protein 2.2 g, salt 0.11 g. Net weight 4 kg in two 2 kg bags. EAN 7610414301818.
Professional uses
- Classic fryer side: deep-fry at 175 °C for 2.5-3 minutes, drain and salt immediately; serve within a few minutes to keep the crunch.
- Finger food and aperitivo: ideal in paper cones with mayonnaise, ketchup or tartare sauce for bars and snack counters.
- Burger and grill garnish: the fine cut pairs the thin stick with hamburgers, schnitzel and grilled meats.
- Loaded fries: base for cheese-topped or pulled-meat fries thanks to fast, even frying.
- High-volume service: stable crispiness under the heat lamp makes it suitable for canteens and catering with continuous output.
Pairings
Serve with mayonnaise, ketchup, tartare or barbecue sauce, with grilled and breaded meats, burgers and fish dishes. A pinch of fine salt or rosemary at the exit of the fryer enhances the potato aroma.
Delivery and logistics
B2B and B2C delivery throughout Switzerland from the LAPA warehouse in Embrach (Zurich). Frozen cold chain at -18 °C guaranteed by the LAPA fleet across Zurich, Winterthur, Aargau, St. Gallen, Lucerne, Zug, Bern and Basel. For Ticino (Lugano, Bellinzona, Locarno), French-speaking Switzerland (Geneva, Lausanne, Vevey, Sion), Valais and mountain regions (Davos, St. Moritz, Chur) delivery within 24-48 hours via certified food-grade couriers (Swiss Post Frigo-Express, Planzer, Galliker, Camion Transport). Service tailored for restaurants, pizzerias, snack bars, hotels, canteens, caterers and Italian grocery stores.
Who it is for
Designed for restaurants, snack bars, hotels, canteens, burger outlets and catering looking for a fast, light and consistent Swiss french fry, with the long shelf life and easy stock management of a frozen product.
