What are McDonald's burgers made of?
\r\nHere are the facts: All of our US burger patties are always made with 100% USDA-inspected beef. That's the only ingredient: 100% real beef. Our patties contain no preservatives or fillers, and all we ever add is a touch of salt and pepper when the patties are sizzling hot on the grill.
\r\nPreservatives in McDonald's Food
\r\nHere's something else you need to know: In the US, none of our classic burgers or our Quarter Pounder® burgers contain any artificial preservatives, artificial flavors, or added colors from artificial sources, besides the pickle.* Our pickle contains an artificial preservative, so skip this one if you want. That's right: the buns, cheese, patties and other ingredients that make up our classic burgers and Quarter Pounder burgers do not contain artificial preservatives, artificial flavors or added colors from artificial sources.
\r\nWhich burgers are considered "classic," you ask? Our classic burgers include the hamburger, cheeseburger, double cheeseburger, McDouble® and Big Mac®.
Quarter Pounder
\r\nAnd in case you missed it, the beef patties in our Quarter Pounder® burgers are 100% North American fresh beef, prepared every time you order at our U.S. restaurants.***
\r\nSo there you have it: the truth about McDonald's burgers. It's not as exciting as some rumors would have you believe, but we take pride in our quality ingredients and our delicious menu items.
\r\n*Only national rolls. Excludes local and limited time options.
\r\n**Weight before cooking: 4 oz.
\r\n*** Not available in Alaska, Hawaii and US territories.
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What are McDonald's burgers made of?
Here are the facts: All of our US burger patties are always made with 100% USDA-inspected beef. It's the only ingredient: 100% real beef. Our meatballs contain no preservatives or fillers and all we add is a dash of salt and pepper when the meatballs are piping hot on the grill.
Preservatives in McDonald's Food
Here's something else you need to know: In the US, none of our classic burgers or our Quarter Pounder® burgers contain artificial preservatives, artificial flavors, or added colors from artificial sources, other than pickle.* Our pickle contains an artificial preservative, so skip this if you want. That's right – the buns, cheese, meatballs and other ingredients that make up our Classic Burgers and Quarter Pounder Burgers contain no artificial preservatives, artificial flavors or added colors from artificial sources.
Which burgers are considered "classics," you ask? Our classic burgers include the hamburger, cheeseburger, double cheeseburger, McDouble® and Big Mac®.
Quarter Pounder
And in case you missed it, the beef patties in our Quarter Pounder® burgers are 100% North American fresh beef, prepared every time you order at our U.S. restaurants.***
So there you have it: the truth about McDonald's burgers. It's not as exciting as some rumors would have you believe, but we take pride in our quality ingredients and our delicious menu items.
*Only national rolls. Excludes local and limited time options.
**Weight before cooking: 4 oz.
*** Not available in Alaska, Hawaii and US territories.
