How will a final fry taste if the pre-cook was overcooked?

When fries are overcooked during the pre-cook phase, they undergo significant changes that impact their final flavor and texture. Overcooking the fries means they have been exposed to high temperatures for too long, leading to a burnt taste. This excessive cooking causes the starches in the potato to break down and results in a texture that can appear hollowed out, as the interior moisture is lost. The exterior becomes dark and crispy, but not in a desirable way; instead, it is burnt and can impart a bitter flavor.

Choosing the option that describes the fries as burnt and hollowed out accurately reflects the consequences of improper pre-cooking, indicating a poor-quality fry that lacks the freshness and crispness expected from properly cooked offerings.