McDonald's customers shocked after learning how burgers are really made

We all have our favourite at McDonald's, whether it's a Big Mac or McChicken Sandwich or Chicken McNuggets. But not everyone stops to think how their go-to meal is made.

YouTube channel How It's Made has shed light on how McDonald's makes some of its products. It revealed how beef patties make it from the field to customers.

In the video, it says: "The beef patty is the cornerstone of the McDonald's burger and it all starts with the selection of the beef. McDonald's has a rigorous selection process and works with a group of trusted suppliers to ensure that the beef is of the highest quality."

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According to How It's Made, beef is inspected and trimmed to remove excess, fat, gristle, and bone once it arrives at the processing plant. It is then placed into a grinder, Mirror reports.

It continued: "McDonald's uses a precise blend of beef cuts including chuck, round and sirloin to create the perfect balance of flavour and texture." After this, the ground beef is mixed with salt, pepper and other seasonings to 'enhance the flavour'.

The video added: "McDonald's uses a unique process called portioning and forming to ensure that each patty is consistent in size and thickness. The ground beef mixture is placed into a machine that compresses and shapes the patty.

"The machine uses pressure and heat to create the perfect patty ensuring that it cooks evenly and retains its juicy texture." Now sharing the cooking process inside a McDonald's restaurant, the video adds: "Once the patties are formed, they are cooked on a grill using a unique process called continuous grilling.

"The grill is heated to a high temperature and the patties are seared on each side for a specific amount of time. This technique helps to lock in the flavor and juices giving the burger that perfect taste.

"The patties are then placed inside a warming cabinet which keeps them at the perfect temperature and texture until they are ready to be served."