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    McDonald's customers feel 'misled' and 'gaslit' after finding out how their burgers are actually made

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    Updated 16:47 27 Apr 2024 GMT+1Published 16:46 27 Apr 2024 GMT+1

    McDonald's customers feel 'misled' and 'gaslit' after finding out how their burgers are actually made

    Suddenly that Quarter Pounder doesn't seem so appetizing

    Bec Oakes

    Bec Oakes

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    Featured Image Credit: Matt Cardy/Getty Images/Katherine Frey/The Washington Post via Getty Images

    Topics: Food and Drink, McDonalds, YouTube

    Bec Oakes
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    McDonald's has been making its iconic burgers since 1940, but people are only just finding out how the patties are made and they're not impressed.

    There are truly very few things more satisfying than chomping down on a Big Mac and fries when you're hungry.

    And, a McDonald's Coke quenches your thirst like nothing else.

    But, do you know how exactly the fast food restaurant makes its famous food offerings?

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    Most of us live choose to live in blissful ignorance. What we don't know can't hurt us, right?

    But, in case you're interested, YouTube channel How It's Made has shared how McDonald's beef patties make it from the field to our mouths, and all of a sudden, that Quarter Pounder seems a lot less appetizing.

    McDonald's has shared how its iconic burgers are made (X/@mcdonalds)
    McDonald's has shared how its iconic burgers are made (X/@mcdonalds)

    The video starts: "The beef patty is the cornerstone of the McDonald's burger and it all starts with the selection of the beef.

    "McDonald's has a rigorous selection process and works with a group of trusted suppliers to ensure that the beef is of the highest quality."

    According to the channel, once the beef arrives at the processing plant, any excess fat, gristle and bones are removed before it is placed into a grinder.

    "McDonald's uses a precise blend of beef cuts including chuck, round and Sirloin to create the perfect balance of flavor and texture."

    Then, the beef is mixed with salt, pepper and other seasonings to 'enhance the flavor.'

    The video continues: "McDonald's uses a unique process called portioning and forming to ensure that each patty is consistent in size and thickness. The ground beef mixture is placed into a machine that compresses and shapes the patty.

    People aren't impressed, saying they feel 'gaslit' by the YouTube video (Katherine Frey/The Washington Post via Getty Images)
    People aren't impressed, saying they feel 'gaslit' by the YouTube video (Katherine Frey/The Washington Post via Getty Images)

    "Once the patties are formed, they are cooked on a grill using a unique process called continuous grilling. This technique helps to lock in the flavor and juices giving the burger that perfect taste.

    "The patties are then placed inside a warming cabinet which keeps them at the perfect temperature and texture until they are ready to be served."

    However, people aren't convinced by the video, saying they feel 'misled' and 'gaslit' by the content.

    One user wrote: "I feel so gaslit right now."

    Another said: "I find this video incredibly misleading - over half of the footage is not of McDonald's products and merely stock footage."

    And a third user commented: "I am so glad I wasn't the only one who thought this video was biased and seemed sponsored..."

    A fourth person added: "That they are able to take real meats and turn them into end products that feel like fake meats, is itself pretty amazing."

    UNILAD has reached to McDonald's for comment.

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