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 dehydrates a thin layer on the surface, which cause the meat to turn pale very quickly. The reddish colour quickly returns when the patty is thawed and exposed to the oxygen in the air.
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 source our beef from independently owned cattle farms. Here, the cattle spend most of their lives grazing in the feedlot. While feedlots for beef cattle may be looked at by some as an example of what they call “factory farming”, […]
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 we first set foot on SA soil. Since then, we have been strengthening this partnership just as we have been with our other suppliers.
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 Finlar Fine Foods.
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 that all suppliers are expected to undergo external, third party food safety audits — this includes Finlar Fine Foods, our meat processor. They are a federally registered and inspected facility. In addition, both knowledgeable McDonald’s Quality Assurance staff and third […]
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 […]