He eats 20 pounds of poutine in 10 minutes for a good cause

Paul Binet

QMI agency

Sunday, 15 October 2017 15:01

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TORONTO | Although he was one of the smallest competitors in Toronto, an American strong stomach came Saturday to be crowned as the biggest eater of poutine of the year after eating without vomiting – more than 20 pounds of French fries and cheese covered in sauce.

Carmen Cincotti, a eater professional East Windsor, New Jersey a regular in the competition eaters, achieved his feat in just 10 minutes.

“This is just another day at work for me”, declared the winner in an interview with the “Toronto Star”.

Your @poutinerie winner! @carmencincotti w 20.25 lb in 10 mins! pic.twitter.com/bx9nQGzksN

— Major League Eating (@eatingcontest) October 14, 2017

“Last year, I felt as if I was falling to the ground and die. This year, I was a little better prepared. I can still stand and walk,” said Mr. Cincotti, who has swallowed nearly five pounds of poutine more than its nearest rival.

It must be said that in 2016, Carmen Cincotti had established a new global brand, never equalled since, consuming only 25.5 pounds of poutine.

The event, organized by the chain in ontario Smoke’s Poutinerie has helped raise $ 50,000 for a charity that helps children with disabilities.

As for the American, he walked away with a prize of $ 3000, a trophy and a lot of chips to digest.