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There are 21 questions about “Gherkins” in the “What's in the food?” topic.
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- 1. can I go to a Mcdonalds restrsunt and buy the pickles? If not what is the closest brand to what they use?
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Sorry, but the dill pickles are made specifically for McDonald's. They are grown in Turkey and once they reach about six inches in length, they are harvested and pickled in vinegar and spices before being sliced and supplied to McDonald's restaurants. You should find something similar at your local supermarket, though McDonald's can't recommend any product in particular.
(September 2007)
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What are these? Delicious Digg Reddit Facebook StumbleUpon - 2. I only ever have gerkins at when I'm at mcdonalds. They are ok but i don't know anything about them. Can you tell me more. Is gerkin a meat and if so, which animal does it come from?
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McDonald's uses Dill Pickles in their burgers. These are basically pickled cucumbers and they are a vegetable.
The ingredients are as follows: Cucumbers, Water, Salt, Vinegar, Dill Pickle Blends (contains E414 Gum Arabic, Extractives of Dill and other spices, Extractives of Turmeric), E509 Calcium Chloride, E202 Potassium Sorbate, E211 Sodium Benzoate.
Details of all McDonald’s ingredients are available online in the 'Ingredients List' which is in the 'Eat Smart' section of www.mcdonalds.co.uk. Also, there is a comprehensive list of nutritional and allergen information available at www.mcdonaldsmenu.info.
(September 2007)
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What are these? Delicious Digg Reddit Facebook StumbleUpon - 3. why do mc donalds always put GURKINS(pickles) in theyre bigmacs when the most majority of people dont like them
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There has always been a great debate around whether the burgers taste better with or without the gherkins. Some people love them, others don't, and that's OK. For now, McDonald's is staying with the gherkin and letting each customer make up his or her own mind as to how they want their burger served.
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What are these? Delicious Digg Reddit Facebook StumbleUpon - 4. What is the point in gerkinising your burgers? (yep, I made that word up). It's just that I would say that more of these horrid green slices of pickle end up wasted than in peoples stomachs. If you don't believe me, look at the ceiling next time you go in a Maccy D's. Has anyone ever done the naths to see how much money would be saved if you ditched this putrid, and totally uneccesary little extra? :o) Just let the gherkin farmers down gently, you're all they have!
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There has always been a great debate around whether the burgers taste better with or without the gherkins. Some people love them, others don’t, and that’s OK. For now, McDonald's is staying with the gherkin and letting each customer make up his or her own mind as to how they want their burger served.
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What are these? Delicious Digg Reddit Facebook StumbleUpon - 5. I was disturbed by recent news that Gherkins contain the poison cyanide. Is this true?
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No, this is not true. (October 2007)
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What are these? Delicious Digg Reddit Facebook StumbleUpon - 6. You claim that your dill pickle slices are not fresh as they are pickled. Is it not true that the dill pickle slices and also the onion is dried and is rehydrated in the restaurant. Surely this is the real reason they are not classed as fresh.
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Where ever possible, McDonald’s will always use fresh ingredients. As you correctly state, the dill pickles are not fresh: they are pickled – just as you would buy them in a supermarket. There are two types of onions used in the burgers. Fresh onions are used in the Quarter Pounder. In the Hamburger, dehydrated onions - rehydrated in the kitchen - are used. This is to give the sandwiches the distinctive tastes and textures.
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What are these? Delicious Digg Reddit Facebook StumbleUpon - 7. Is it true that the only reason that you always put a gherkin on a cheeseburger is because there is so much sugar in it, that if you didnt it would have to be decribed as a dessert? I ask this as a mother of a 3 year old and a qualified dental nurse. I take my daughter to McDonalds as a treat and was very concerned when I heard this from a fellow mum.
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This is another myth. The gherkins are actually there as a signature ingredient of McDonald's burgers, and have been part of McDonald's sandwiches for decades for no other reason than taste.
The Cheeseburger contains approximately eight grams of sugar which is found in the bun and the ketchup. All McDonald's food, ingredients and nutritional information are available online in 'Eat Smart' section of www.mcdonalds.co.uk under the 'Nutrition Counter'.
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What are these? Delicious Digg Reddit Facebook StumbleUpon - 8. Please do a special burger with extra gherkins. They are my favourite bit of a McDonalds burger.
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There are no plans to add a burger with extra gherkin to the menu. However, if you would like extra gherkin in your burger, just let the crew member serving you know when you place your order, and the kitchen crew will prepared it for you.
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What are these? Delicious Digg Reddit Facebook StumbleUpon - 9. can i have loads of pickle on my burger?
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If you would like some extra gherkins in your burger just ask the staff at the counter when ordering, and they will be happy to oblige.
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What are these? Delicious Digg Reddit Facebook StumbleUpon - 10. is gherkin good for you?
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A gherkin is no more than a pickled cucumber with some added spices. The pickle is in the sandwich for taste and texture. Like most things they can be enjoyed as part of a balanced diet.
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What are these? Delicious Digg Reddit Facebook StumbleUpon - 11. Please carry a survey out as to if people would like gherkins, 1 out of 15 people I asked liked them, I think it would also save you guys money!
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There has always been a debate around whether McDonald's burgers taste better with or without the gherkins. Some people love the taste of them and others don’t, which is OK. However, if you would like a burger without a gherkin, please request this when you order.
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What are these? Delicious Digg Reddit Facebook StumbleUpon - 12. what are the green pickled slices called
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The green slices are Dill pickle or more commonly known as gherkins and are currently used in the Big Mac, Cheeseburger, Hamburger and Quarter Pounder sandwiches.
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What are these? Delicious Digg Reddit Facebook StumbleUpon - 13. how do you cook your gurkins thanx
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The gherkins aren’t cooked – they are supplied to the restaurants pickled in vinegar and spices.
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What are these? Delicious Digg Reddit Facebook StumbleUpon - 14. why do you have to put them mingin gerkins or whatever there called in the burgers?
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This really has people divided. Some people love the gherkins, others don’t. It’s a bit like brussel sprouts at Christmas dinner. For now, the gherkins are staying but if you want a burger to be made up without gherkins just ask the staff when you order.
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What are these? Delicious Digg Reddit Facebook StumbleUpon - 15. Many people say that gherkins are put in burgers to soak up the fat in a burger is this true, thank you
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This is a myth. The gherkins are there as a signature ingredient to McDonald’s burgers. Gherkins have been part of the sandwich for decades and are there for no other reason than taste.
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