About our Beef
Why don’t McDonald’s have Halaal or Kosher meat available?
Our Answer At McDonald’s South Africa (SA), all our meat is 100% Halaal certified, and are sourced only from Halaal certified suppliers. All our suppliers and the ingredients used on...
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...
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...
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....
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...
What are the age of the cows and chickens McDonald’s use for their meat when they are slaughtered?
Our Answer Cattle are 12 to 24 months old and chickens are 35 to 45 days old when they are slaughtered. The length of time from slaughter until the meat...
Where do McDonald’s source their beef?
Our Answer McDonald’s South Africa (SA) suppliers source beef from South Africa, Namibia and Botswana.
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Is McDonald’s South Africa Halaal?
Our Answer Yes, McDonald’s South Africa (SA) does not use any pork products in our local restaurants. All our meats are 100% Halaal certified, and are sourced only from internationally...
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.
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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...
Do any of McDonald’s burgers contain pork meat of any sort?
Our Answer No, McDonald’s South Africa (SA) menu does not contain pork. This means we are Halaal certified and no pork is allowed or served in any of the McDonald’s...
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 beef in our hamburgers,...