FAQs
100% British and Irish beef
British and Irish farmers are our most essential ingredient, and we're proud to work with over 20,000 of them who supply the quality cuts for our burgers. Each and every one of the farmers is approved by a nationally recognised farm assurance scheme, such as Red Tractor or Bord Bia.
Is 100% real beef a company? ›
We've heard this myth, and can confirm that '100% beef" 'is not a company owned by McDonald's. We refer to '100% beef' when describing our beef burgers because these are made from whole cuts of beef, taken from the forequarter and flank, which are simply minced and shaped into burger patties.
Are McDonald's beef burgers 100% beef? ›
Beef Patty
Ingredients: 100% Pure Beef. No additives, fillers, binders, preservatives or flavour enhancers. Just pure forequarter and flank. A little salt and pepper is added to season after cooking.
Is UK McDonald's healthier than the US? ›
Out of 22 menu items compared, McDonald's in the US consistently had more calories, with only five items having a higher calorie count in the UK. These were the fries (337 vs 320), a hamburger (251 vs 250), the McCrispy (484 vs 470), a six-piece Chicken McNuggets (261 vs 250), and apple pie (243 vs 230).
Is Wendy's beef British? ›
Wendy's is proud to serve fresh, never-frozen, North American beef in restaurants in the contiguous U.S., Alaska and Canada.
Where does McDonald's get its meat from? ›
McDonald's doesn't buy beef directly from cattle ranches, feedlots or slaughterhouses. Rather, it purchases "individually quick-frozen" patties from dozens of processors worldwide, the tail end of one of the world's most complex supply chains.
Which supermarket is selling fake beef? ›
Now, an unnamed spokesperson from Booths has confirmed that it was the supermarket selling the pre-packed beef in question.
Does Taco Bell use real beef? ›
We use 100 percent USDA premium beef in our seasoned beef. We prepare it much the same way you prepare taco meat at home: after simmering, it is drained of excess fat and pre-seasoned with our signature blend of 7 authentic seasonings and spices.
Does McDonald's use lab grown meat? ›
What are McDonald's burgers made of? Here are the facts: All of our burger patties in the U.S. are always made with 100% USDA-inspected beef. That's the only ingredient: 100% real beef.
What beef does McDonald's use in the UK? ›
McDonald's is a major supporter of the British and Irish beef industry. Our 100% beef burgers are made from whole cuts of beef, from the forequarter and flank of both male and female cattle sourced from over 16,000 British and Irish farmers.
The beef used across our menu is 100% British and Irish, and we only use whole cuts of forequarter and flank for our burger patties. All our beef comes from farms accredited by nationally recognised farm assurance schemes like Red Tractor.
Where does McDonald's UK get their beef? ›
All of our beef is sourced from over 20,000 British and Irish farmers that must meet the standards set by a nationally recognised farm assurance scheme, such as Red Tractor. Butchers prepare these whole cuts of beef, which are then minced and shaped. Our blend of fresh and frozen mince holds the patties together.
Where does McDonald's beef come from in the UK? ›
We only use whole cuts of 100% beef in our burgers, from over 16,000 British and Irish farmers. Our patty supplier buys whole cuts of forequarter and flank from approved abattoirs across the U.K. and Ireland. Here the beef is prepared by skilled butchers before being minced and shaped to create our hamburger patties.
