How are McDonald’s sausage patties made?
Our AnswerMcDonald’s South Africa (SA) chicken sausage patties are made with a similar process to the beef (hamburger) patties. Our chicken meat is ground and blended to a specific fat content. The chicken sausage patty has water, spices and protein isolate added to it. The mixture is then formed on the same type of equipment […]
Does McDonald’s beef contain any fillers?
Our AnswerNo binders or fillers are used. McDonald’s South Africa (SA) use fresh, chilled, lean and fat, coarsely ground beef at a precise temperature. This meat is then blended in a mixer-grinder until the proteins are extracted, and then ground to a finer grind size — again at a temperature that is extremely precise. The […]
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. Due to our stringent quality control processes, we are able to trace our patties back to a particular production batch at the plant. This, in turn, can be traced to the beef sourced and used in the batch to particular […]
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 can’t speak to our competitors’ practices, we can tell you that at McDonald’s, we are proud of our food safety and food quality. We follow rigorous and demanding food safety and quality specifications.
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 fat ratio of our hamburger patties because it’s an important part of our proprietary recipe. However, we can tell you that we use a combination of lean and fattier trimmings, and the fat content in our hamburger patties is comparable […]
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 100% pure beef, and we only work with experienced and reputable suppliers who adhere to our high quality assurance and food safety standards. Our beef patties are made from a mixture of cuts from different grades of meat — this […]
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, rib eye, loin and round. Eyes are not allowed for consumption within the food chain. Ground beef must contain only fresh, boneless beef with no other ingredients or additives.
Are McDonald’s burgers really from 100% beef?
Our AnswerYes, our hamburgers are made with 100% pure ground beef. McDonald’s South Africa (SA) use meat cut from the shoulder, chuck, brisket, rib eye, loin and round. We don’t use any fillers or additives — just a dash of salt and pepper.
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 South Africa (SA) products.
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 to be — top priority. We have always used 100% pure chicken in our burgers, not ammonia-treated chicken. McDonald’s SA also complies with government requirements and food safety regulations. We also have our own food safety measures and standards in […]