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As a lifestyle coffee brand, we offer more than just great tasting coffee, we also ensure our coffee beans are responsibly sourced. We have proudly partnered with the Rainforest Alliance...
Are McDonald’s French fries made from powder?
Our Answer Well, the answer is simple: not at all. At McDonald’s South Africa (SA), we guarantee that all of our fries are only made from real, locally sourced potatoes...
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 made from chicken breast and a few seasonings, along with a natural proportion of chicken...
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 breakage, McDonald’s South Africa (SA) supplier par fry our French fries in palm oil after...
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...
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 meat or ‘pink slime’ in any of our burgers. For us, food safety has always...
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 South Africa (SA) to serve the customer quickly. Frying takes about 3 minutes, and baking...
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 they visit any of our restaurants, so making our famous French fries without potato skins...
Can you order McDonald’s fries without salt?
Our Answer Absolutely! You can order your fries unsalted at any time. Simply ask the crew member serving you and they will gladly make a fresh, unsalted batch for you.
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14 June 2024: Mawlana Zakariyah Philander, CEO of Muslim Judicial Council Halaal Trust, has confirmed that McDonald’s South Africa remains Halaal certified. Recent claims about certification being withdrawn are false and misleading
Norman Rametse: Chicken Farm Owner
Get to know more about Our People Norman is an experienced farmer who understands that great quality comes with great responsibility. His passion for farming started when he was a...
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...