Joeri Cornelis (49) from Frituur De Zout Grain in Merelbeke-Melle already crowned the new world record holder Frieten on Sunday afternoon, but immediately set the record of 127 hours and 15 minutes a lot sharper. On Monday at 3.45 pm he rounded the 150-hour baking of the 150-hour baking. “I never had the feeling that I was pursuing a record, for that the experience and the ambiance here was far too nice,” says a satisfied Joeri.

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