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Where do McDonald’s source their beef?
Our Answer McDonald’s South Africa (SA) suppliers source beef from South Africa, Namibia and Botswana.
Which potato whiteners (sulphur dioxide, sulphites) do McDonald’s use to preserve their fries?
Our Answer Sulfur dioxide and several forms of inorganic sulfites that release sulfur dioxide when…
Is it possible to retrace the origins of McDonald’s beef?
Our AnswerAt McDonald’s South Africa (SA), traceability is a key requirement within our supply chain.…
McDonald’s said that their fries are supplied by McCain, but I buy McCain and mine don’t look or taste like that! Why is this the case and why don’t McDonald’s fries mould?
Our Answer McCain Foods make McDonald’s French fries to our gold standard specifications, which means…
What are the age of the cows and chickens McDonald’s use for their meat when they are slaughtered?
Our Answer Cattle are 12 to 24 months old and chickens are 35 to 45…
Norman Rametse: Chicken Farm Owner
Get to know more about Our People Norman is an experienced farmer who understands that…
How do I know that the meat from McDonald’s suppliers is safe?
Our AnswerMcDonald’s South Africa (SA) use only approved suppliers within its supply chain. This means…
Can you order McDonald’s fries without salt?
Our Answer Absolutely! You can order your fries unsalted at any time. Simply ask the…
Does McDonald’s use pink slime in their products?
Our Answer No, pink slime has not been used in our hamburgers or any McDonald’s…
Why are McDonald’s French fries not baked?
Our Answer Baking French fries would be a more timely process and wouldn’t allow McDonald’s…
Know where our coffee comes from.
Every roasted Arabica bean in our coffee is 100% responsibly-sourced We take our coffee seriously…
Why are the skins of McDonald’s potatoes not used in the process?
Our Answer McDonald’s South Africa (SA) customers have come to expect perfect golden fries when…
Jacob Mokoena: Farm Manager
Get to know more about Our People Jacob is responsible for the everyday upkeep of…
How do McDonald’s feel about the treatment of animals that are factory-farmed to produce their food?
Our AnswerIn South Africa, both chickens and cows are raised primarily on family farms. We…
Discover the Power of the bean
As a lifestyle coffee brand, we offer more than just great tasting coffee, we also…
Do McDonald’s really dip their fries in beef fat?
Our Answer Nope, no ways. The answer to that is a big NO! McDonald’s South…
Are cow eyes included in McDonald’s 100% beef claim?
Our AnswerThe parts of the cow that we use are from the shoulder, chuck, brisket,…
Why do McDonald’s fry their fries, freeze it and then refry it again when they can simply fry it once?
Our Answer The process is called par-frying which is short for partially frying. To prevent…
Do egg-laying hens get used for McDonald’s meat?
Our Answer McDonald’s South Africa (SA) do not use egg-laying hens for chicken meat. We…
Our coffee waste is recycled
Serving the best coffee means we ensure that it benefits our planet. At McDonald’s we…
Is it true that sometimes chicken heads are found with McDonald’s chicken nuggets?
Our Answer McDonald’s South Africa (SA) have not had any reported incidents of such a…
Why don’t McDonald’s have Halaal or Kosher meat available?
Our Answer At McDonald’s South Africa (SA), all our meat is 100% Halaal certified, and…
How much do different batches of McDonald’s fries vary in nutritional content, based on how the potatoes were grown?
Our Answer The varieties grown by our suppliers for McDonald’s (Innovator, Fianna & Pentland Dell)…
Is McDonald’s chicken South African?
Our Answer Currently McDonald’s South Africa (SA) use both local and imported chicken from Brazil.…
McDonald’s burger improvements bring a juicier, hotter, taste to South African customers.
PRESS RELEASE McDonald’s burger improvements bring a juicier, hotter, taste to South African customers. Johannesburg;…
What percentage (%) of actual chicken is in McDonald’s Chicken McNuggets?
Our Answer All of the chicken in McDonald’s Chicken McNuggets is “actual chicken”. They are…
Where is the McDonald’s slaughter house?
Our Answer Finlar Fine Foods is our processor that provide us with 100% beef patties…
How long has McDonald’s beef been supplied by Finlar Fine Foods?
Our AnswerFinlar Fine Foods has been McDonald’s South Africa (SA) proud supplier since 1994, when…
McDonald’s may not use ‘pink slime’ now, but they have in the past. How can we trust them after we know they only want money?
Our Answer McDonald’s South Africa (SA) have always used 100% pure beef and not ammonia-treated…
Does McDonald’s meat supplier, Finlar Fine Foods, or any of its sources sterilise any of its meat? If so, what is it sterilised with?
Our Answer At McDonald’s South Africa (SA), food safety has been — and will continue…
Are McDonald’s burgers really from 100% beef?
Our AnswerYes, our hamburgers are made with 100% pure ground beef. McDonald’s South Africa (SA)…
Is it true that McDonald’s chicken nuggets are chemically treated to prevent food poisoning?
Our Answer McDonald’s South Africa (SA) McNuggets are not chemically treated. We source our ingredients…
Are McDonald’s fries really made of potato powder and water?
Our Answer No, our fries are not made of potato powder. McDonald’s famous French fries…
Are chemicals used at the farm level in growing potatoes for McDonald’s?
Our Answer Potato farmers will only use pesticides, fungicides and fertilisers on their potato fields…
Is McDonald’s South Africa Halaal?
Our Answer Yes, McDonald’s South Africa (SA) does not use any pork products in our…
Is there ammonium hydroxide in McDonald’s burgers?
Our Answer At McDonald’s South Africa (SA), food safety has been — and will continue…
Is it true that McDonald’s potato supplier provides genetically modified potatoes?
Our Answer The potatoes farmed for McDonald’s South Africa (SA) products are not genetically modified.…
Do McDonald’s add sugar to their fries?
Our Answer There are natural sugars in potatoes that accumulate during their growth and during…
How are McDonald’s sausage patties made?
Our AnswerMcDonald’s South Africa (SA) chicken sausage patties are made with a similar process to…
Why is McDonald’s beef so much paler than what is available at butcheries?
Our AnswerMcDonald’s South Africa (SA) uses 100% pure beef patties that are flash frozen. This…
Does McDonald’s meat supplier, Finlar Fine Foods, or any of its sources sterilise any of its meat? If so, what is it sterilised with?
Our Answer At McDonald’s South Africa (SA), food safety has been — and will continue…
Is it true that McDonald’s nuggets come from chickens that are confined in dark shelters without any light?
Our Answer McDonald’s South Africa (SA) chicken farmers keep the broiler chickens we use for…
Are McDonald’s burgers grilled?
Our Answer Yes, we cook our beef patties on a two-sided grill. This cooks the…
Sam: Farm Worker
Get to know more about Our People Meet Sam, the tall and humble farmer with…
What is the percentage (%) of fat content in McDonald’s beef?
Our AnswerMcDonald’s South Africa (SA) only serves 100% pure beef. We cannot share the exact…
Are McDonald’s aware of how every farm they use for beef and chicken treat the animals they buy for slaughter? Do they care about humane killing options?
Our Answer The humane treatment of animals is extremely important to McDonald’s South Africa (SA).…
At what temperature do McDonald’s cook their fries and for how long?
Our Answer We cook each batch of our famous French fries for approximately 3 minutes…
Is McDonald’s potato peeling process mechanical, chemical, steam, or something else when they make their French fries?
Our Answer McDonald’s South Africa (SA) potatoes are peeled using steam pressure. They are first…
Does McDonald’s beef contain any fillers?
Our AnswerNo binders or fillers are used. McDonald’s South Africa (SA) use fresh, chilled, lean…
How do McDonald’s protect against E. coli?
Our Answer Strict quality control procedures are enforced from farm to fork to eliminate food…
Zungu: Farm Worker
Get to know more about Our People The youngest of the flock and the most…
McDonald’s may not use ‘pink slime’ now, but they have in the past. How can we trust them after we know they only want money?
Our Answer McDonald’s South Africa (SA) have always used 100% chicken meat and not ammonia-treated…
Where do McDonald’s get their sausage patties from?
Our AnswerAs with our beef patties, McDonald’s South Africa (SA) sausage patties are supplied by…
What kind and quantity of chemicals do McDonald’s use to coat their French fries?
Our Answer McDonald’s South Africa (SA) French fries are not coated in the sense that…
Do fast food chains such as McDonald’s have to follow a minimum beef quality standard?
Our AnswerAll companies in South Africa must comply with government regulations and standards. Whilst we…
Does McDonald’s use pink slime in their products?
Our AnswerNo, pink slime has not been used in our chicken sandwiches or any McDonald’s…
Why are McDonald’s hashbrowns sometimes soggy?
Our Answer McDonald’s South Africa (SA) hashbrowns are best eaten right away, while they are…
Do any of McDonald’s burgers contain pork meat of any sort?
Our Answer No, McDonald’s South Africa (SA) menu does not contain pork. This means we…
Do any of McDonald’s burgers contain pork meat of any sort?
Our Answer No, McDonald’s South Africa (SA) menu does not contain pork. This means we…
What measures are put in place to ensure the highest quality of McDonald’s fries?
Our Answer McDonald’s South Africa (SA) have strict specifications for our French fries and our…
Are McDonald’s French fries made from powder?
Our Answer Well, the answer is simple: not at all. At McDonald’s South Africa (SA),…
Sinah Rametse: Partner
Get to know more about Our People Sinah’s approach to chicken farming is driven by…
How can McDonald’s serve ungraded meat? They said their ground beef is made of different cuts so it can’t be graded. Isn’t this illegal?
Our AnswerYou can rest assured that McDonald’s South Africa (SA) hamburger patties contain nothing but…