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There are 24 questions about “Big Mac” in the “What's in the food?” topic.
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- 16. Please could you tell me the salt and sugar content of a Big Mac in milligrams, as well as give me a list of all e-numbers and preservatives that go into the entire Big Mac burger (i.e the sauces, bread, vegetables patties etc. Is this higher or lower than the Recommended Daily Amount? Does the salt, sugar and chemical content also vary from country to country?
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Thank you for your question. Rather than list all the ingredients information you request in this small text box, we suggest you visit the 'Ingredients' section that can be found under 'Food' on our website www.mcdonalds.co.uk. You can go there now, by copying this link into your browser: http://www.mcdonalds.co.uk/food/ingredients/our-ingredients.mcd
A Big Mac contains 2.1g of salt and 8g of sugar. This represents 42% and 9% respectively of your Guideline Daily Amounts (GDAs). For more information, we suggest you visit the 'Nutrition' section of www.mcdonalds.co.uk. The Big Mac burger is an iconic McDonald's menu item and is a very similar recipe across the world, however there may be slight differences in certain countries.
(Jan 09)
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What are these? Delicious Digg Reddit Facebook StumbleUpon - 17. Yes you may assure me that none of your burgers have reduced in size but unfortunately, that would mean you are liars! Your big macs were definitely bigger than the general size of a cheeseburger or double, and they are just as small!- and cost more! why would that be? how much do they weigh now? and stop procrastinating with your answers!
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Thank you for your question.
Firstly, we do assure you that none of our burgers have reduced in size. Secondly, this is the truth.
The beef patties used for the cheeseburger and Big Mac are the same. The difference is that a Big Mac contains two beef patties. Each beef patty weighs approximately 45g before cooking. However, because each Big Mac contains two of these beef patties the total weight would be 90g before cooking. This is also the reason why the Big Mac is more expensive than a McDonald's Cheeseburger.
(Jan 09)
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What are these? Delicious Digg Reddit Facebook StumbleUpon - 18. A while ago I bought a big mac and they were as u say 'a big mac' now they're much smaller! as small as a cheeseburger - WHY? i feel conned because they're even more expensive aswell.
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Thank you for your question. The beef patties used for the cheeseburger and Big Mac are the same. The difference is that a Big Mac contains two beef patties. Each beef patty weighs approximately 45g before cooking. However, because each Big Mac contains two of these beef patties the total weight would be 90g before cooking. This is also the reason why the Big Mac is more expensive than a McDonald's Cheeseburger.
(Jan 09)
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What are these? Delicious Digg Reddit Facebook StumbleUpon - 19. Please could you advise what the size/weight of a Big Mac was in 1980, 1990, 2000 and the present day please? I am convinced they have got smaller over time - They used to be a satisfying large meal, but these days i could happily eat two. Thank you. Also, do you think the hamburglar will ever be brought to justice? What punishment do you feel would be sufficient for someone who has flounted the law for over 30 years? Thank you again!
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Thank you for your question. McDonald’s UK can assure you that there has been no significant change in portion size of the Big Mac over the last 20 years. There will only have been slight differences in nutrition content, for example a difference of 5 - 10 kcal, from one year to another due to the natural variation of the food ingredients used. In response to your second question, the Hamburglar was a character in the fictional McDonaldland and was a friend of Ronald McDonald. He is no longer used in McDonald's UK advertising, and there are no plans to re-introduce him.
(February 2009)
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What are these? Delicious Digg Reddit Facebook StumbleUpon - 20. is big mac sauce suitable for vegetarians?
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Big Mac sauce is suitable for vegetarians, however the Big Mac is not (as this contains beef). If you wish you could ask for a Big Mac without meat and the restaurant will honour your request.
(Dec 08)
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What are these? Delicious Digg Reddit Facebook StumbleUpon - 21. how much did each meat patti weigh in 1968 when the Big Mac was created, and how much does each meat patti weigh now in 2008?
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Thank you for your question. Currently, The Big Mac beef patty weighs 45g before cooking. However, because each Big Mac contains two of these beef patties the total weight would be 90g before cooking.
(November 2009)
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What are these? Delicious Digg Reddit Facebook StumbleUpon - 22. could you please tell me what type of sauce big mac
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Thank you for your question. The exact composition for the Big Mac sauce is a well-kept secret, but the ingredients are water, vegetable oil, gherkins, sugar, vinegar, modified corn starch, egg yolk, spices, fructose, salt, stabiliser E415 xanthan gum, preservative E202 potassium sorbate and some spice extracts.
(November 2009)
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What are these? Delicious Digg Reddit Facebook StumbleUpon - 23. Hi, I was told when you bite into a big mac you will always find a surprise. I am scared because it might be a monster or something that will give me nightmares. I just want to know what is the surprise?
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There is nothing scary or surprising inside McDonald's famous Big Mac. The only thing that you will get from a bite is a great taste. The iconic Big Mac has consistently been the most popular sandwich amongst customers with McDonald's selling over one million Big Macs every year. For a full list of ingredients for all the McDonald's menu items please visit www.mcdonalds.co.uk and click on the `Eat Smart` section.
(July 2008)
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What are these? Delicious Digg Reddit Facebook StumbleUpon - 24. Whats the secret ingrident in the big mac.
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Thank you for your question. McDonald's Big Mac does use a special sauce. Its recipe is a closely guarded secret, but the ingredients are water, vegetable oil, gherkins, sugar, vinegar, modified corn starch, egg yolk, spices, fructose, salt, stabiliser E415 xanthan gum, preservative E202 potassium sorbate and some spice extracts.
(September 2009)
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