McDonald’s

Dari laman web Make Up Your Mind, beberapa persoalan aku dah terjawab. Khairyn, konpem fries mekdi kat tempat kita boleh dimakan sebab vegetarian society dah sahkan huhuhuhu. Derang dah tak letak beef talon dah. Tapi yang kat US memang fries dia bersalut lemak lembu. Yiihaaa! Lepas ni boleh kita ronggeng kat mekdi semula...

Just a question on your French fries,where do you actually get the fries themselves from?? Many thanks


The majority of McDonald’s French Fries are made by McCain’s. Russet Burbank, Pentland Dell and Shepody potatoes are used for their quality, taste and long shape when cut. The fries are cooked in dedicated frying vats in a new non-hydrogenated blend of sunflower and rapeseed oil which is suitable for vegetarians. The new oil has been developed without raising the saturated fat content or altering the taste. There are no animal fats or lards added of any kind, all that is added is a pinch of salt after cooking for taste. You can find extensive information of all McDonald's menu available in the 'Eat Smart' section of www.mcdonalds.co.uk and at www.mcdonaldsmenu.info. (July 2008)

Q. Your fries are coated in pig lard before being sent to restuarants around the world (including islamic countries) and then fried in vegetable oil. Is this true?

Firstly, many apologies for the very slow response to your question, as the site went through a few changes and technical updates some questions had slipped through so thank you for your patience. Please continue to send in your questions and check back on the site from time to time for all the latest on Make Up Your Own Mind. Regarding your question, No, this is not true. You will be happy to know that the French Fries sold in McDonald's UK are suitable for vegetarians. McDonald's UK uses new non-hydrogenated, GM free cooking oil. This reduces the levels of Trans Fatty Acids (TFAs) to their lowest possible levels - less than two percent (naturally occurring TFAs make it impossible to reach zero percent). The oil (a blend of sunflower and rapeseed) has been carefully developed to ensure it does not raise saturated fat content, or change the taste. If you are ever in doubt, you can always check the full list of ingredients at www.mcdonalds.co.uk.

Q. This is a copy of a reply email from Macdonalds in the US - "For flavor enhancement, McDonald's French fry suppliers use a very small amount of beef flavor as a natural flavoring during the par-frying process at the potato processing plant. In the restaurant, the French fries are cooked in vegetable oil." Does it apply to the UK market? thanks

No, it does not. The French Fries used by McDonald's UK are made from potatoes and a blend of non-hydrogenated sunflower and rapeseed oil. The only things that are added are dextrose at the beginning of the harvesting season, and salt, which is added in the restaurant after cooking. FEBRUARY '08 UPDATE: McDonald’s UK now do not use any hydrogenated oil in any food items across the entire menu (October 2007)

Q1. Plz clarify whether your outlets coat their french fries in pig fat. There is a nasty rumour doing the rounds and it is affecting your business. Until proper clarification most muslims wont touch your fries. Q2. Another favourite amongst Muslims is the Mcdonalds strawbery milkshake which is surrounded in controversy. Plz clarify exact ingredients. Many thanks for your co-operation.

McDonald's Strawberry Milkshake used to contain E120 cochineal, which is a natural colour sourced from animals, making this unsuitable for vegetarians or those concerned about products of animal origin. But you will be happy to know that McDonald's no longer uses this ingredient. The colouring used is a natural beetroot juice concentrate (E162) which makes the Strawberry Milkshake suitable for all to enjoy. Also you will be happy to know that there are no animal fats used in the sourcing, preparation or cooking of McDonald's French fries. (February 2008)