What are McDonald’s fries really made of?


Are McDonald’s fries even made of potatoes? Why are there 17 ingredients in its fries?

Turns out, there are real spuds in the fries. As for that 17 number, that’s a myth.

There are really 19 ingredients.

Does McDonald’s use real potatoes? Why do the fries always taste so good? Are they mashed and formed in a mold? There are a lot of questions about our fries so Grant Imahara is going to investigate our fry making process in his own way. Watch and discover how we make our World Famous Fries.

The fast-food giant lifted the veil on its fry production line and ingredient list Tuesday to dispel myths about one of its most popular items in two new videos.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=el0EDgyO39w

 

In addition to different oils, the list includes several chemicals that perform various functions, including ones that adds flavor, an anti-foaming agent that keeps oil from splattering, another aimed at keeping “the potatoes from going gray” and preservatives, Imahara explains.

 

Complete post on http://www.cnbc.com/id/102352173

 

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About Shailendra Nair

AI Generalist & Executive Tech Leader in Insurance & Benefits Tech. Driving growth, trust, and resilience from AIG to Marsh McLennan. I am an AI Generalist and Executive Technology Leader with a career dedicated to reimagining how insurance and benefits ecosystems work in a digital first world. My expertise spans Insurance & Benefits Tech, digital transformation, and cybersecurity, with a proven ability to turn technology into both a growth engine and a resilience enabler. I have worked with global leaders such as PepsiCo, Allianz, AIG, and Marsh McLennan, experiences that gave me a rare mix of perspectives across insurance carriers, broking, and benefits advisory. This combination allows me to design solutions that balance global standards, local compliance, and client expectations while driving measurable business value. My strength lies in full stack insurance technology leadership, covering Property & Casualty, Life, and Benefits. I bring hands-on expertise in infrastructure, cloud, security, and enterprise architecture, combined with data platforms, AI automation, and digital ecosystems. Having led across this spectrum, I can translate complex technology into practical outcomes that deliver trust, scale, and innovation. As an AI Generalist, I focus on impact: • Building automation first operations that scale efficiently. • Designing chatbots and intelligent assistants to empower employees and clients. • Deploying AI-driven QA frameworks to improve speed and accuracy. • Exploring agentic AI roles to support compliance and transformation. My philosophy is simple: technology should reduce friction, inspire confidence, and accelerate growth. I design platforms that enhance sales, revenue, and client stickiness, proving that tech can directly enable business outcomes. At the same time, I remain deeply client centric a solution enabler who thinks out of the box to solve real challenges and deliver measurable ROI. 🌍 What excites me most is reimagining benefits ecosystems for the future of work. Employees demand seamless digital first experiences, organizations need efficiency, and regulators require trust and security. My mission is to build ecosystems that are secure, resilient, innovative, and human focused.
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