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A video detailing how McDonald's burgers are supposedly made has surfaced online, with many accusing the explainer of spreading Golden Arches “propaganda”.
“Today's video introduces McDonald's food… Check out how McDonald's makes some of its most beloved dishes!” This clip has over 440,000 views on YouTube read the caption.
In the video, created by the YouTube show “How It's Made,” the narrator explains how the company goes through a “rigorous selection process” for its meat, “to ensure the beef is of the highest quality.” We work with a group of trusted suppliers. ”
“McDonald's uses a perfect blend of beef cuts such as chuck, thigh and sirloin to create the perfect balance of flavor and texture,” he added.
An accompanying video shows a team of butchers painstakingly inspecting and trimming steakhouse-worthy cuts of beef in state-of-the-art Willy Wonka-like facilities, removing “excess fat streaks and bones,” according to the narrator. is shown. Then put the chops in a grinder and season with salt, pepper and other seasonings.
The narrator explains how Golden Arches uses a process called “dividing and forming” to ensure each patty is “consistent in size and thickness.” This allows each beef pack to cook evenly and “maintains a juicy texture.”
Next, it's time to flip the burgers. “Once the patties are formed, we cook them on the grill using a unique process called continuous grilling,” the narrator explains. “Heat the grill to high temperature and sear the patties on both sides for a certain amount of time.''
He added, “This technology helps lock in flavor and gravy to give your burgers the perfect taste.”
Finally, the patties are placed in a “warming cabinet” to keep them at the “perfect temperature and texture” until they're sandwiched between buns and served as Double Quarter Pounders, Big Macs, and other traditional Golden Arches menu items. Masu.
Needless to say, YouTube commentators featured the beef intended for grilling, and many slammed it as McDonald's “propaganda.”
“Does anyone else feel like they're watching an old propaganda video?” said one critic, while another said: “This video seems biased and sponsored. I'm really glad I wasn't the only one who thought that…'' he declared.
A third critic added: “Sounds like McD paid a lot of money to make this…this is more like an ad than a normal way to make it lol.”
“Feeling so gassed up right now,” added another.
Another accused the video of using “stock footage” that doesn't even depict McDonald's products.
McDonald's assures customers on its website that its burgers are “made with 100% ground beef, formed into hamburger patties, and flash-frozen at our suppliers to lock in fresh flavor.”
“Restaurants add salt and pepper when they grill their burgers to bring out the beef's great flavor,” they declare.
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