Three-month-old Big Mac looks disturbingly similar to a fresh one – is this what we're eating?
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It's general knowledge: fast food isn't the best for our health. It's loaded with salt, fat, and sugar – not to mention all of the preservatives that keep those burgers and fries fresh for what seems like forever.
But even though we're aware of how bad it is for us, sometimes the convenience (and taste) is just too hard to resist. And let's face it – who doesn't love a Macca's burger every now and then?
However, one customer in Queensland got more than they bargained for when they compared a Big Mac they had just bought from their local store to one they had stored in their fridge for three months...with shocking results.
Last week, a video surfaced showing a customer examining a freshly purchased Big Mac and comparing it to one he had purchased on August 25.
The poster, who goes by the username Bob Loblaw on TikTok, opened up both hamburgers side by side to show that – except for the fact that one is slightly smaller than the other – there is almost no difference between them at all!
'That's been sitting in my fridge for three months… Let's have a look at the one from today,' he said in the clip as he held up the new burger.
'No mould, no rot, the burger's hard. How's the lettuce not even rotten? Absolutely full of preservatives,' He went on to say that McDonald's 'should be f***ing ashamed' of themselves because of how heavily processed their food is.
But be warned, the video below contains some rather strong language, so proceed with caution if you plan on watching it.
Susie Burrell, a dietician, said that she wasn't surprised by Mr Loblaw's findings because of how many preservatives fast food contains. 'I believe McDonald's uses pretty standard preservatives,' she said. 'It's a good example of how heavily processed fast food is not great for us.'
Stephanie Partridge, a researcher at the National Heart Foundation, claimed that there are more serious health concerns associated with eating at McDonald's than the use of preservatives.
'Eating junk food in excess can contribute to chronic problems like heart disease, type two diabetes and obesity,' she said.
And as the cost of healthier alternatives grows due to inflation, Dr Partridge also pointed out that the greatest issue with fast food is that it is becoming more accessible and affordable.
Here in Australia, McDonald's says it takes great pride in the sourcing of its ingredients, the ethical treatment of its workers, and the minimal impact its operations have on the local environment and community.
'We've worked with Australian farmers and producers for more than 50 years,' it says on their website.
'We purchase over 90% of our produce, products, and ingredients such as beef, chicken, milk, wheat, eggs, crisp lettuce, fresh tomatoes, and apples from more than 15,000 farmers right here in Australia.'
Credit: McDonald's Australia.
Members, if you're concerned about what you're really eating when you buy fast food (or any packaged foods), we recommend doing your research before making any purchase decisions.
Next time you're feeling peckish, maybe consider giving your local fast-food chain a miss. In the meantime, we recommend heading over to the Cooking/Recipes forum on the SDC website for amazing recipes that are not only healthy but budget-friendly as well!
Take care of your health always, everyone!
But even though we're aware of how bad it is for us, sometimes the convenience (and taste) is just too hard to resist. And let's face it – who doesn't love a Macca's burger every now and then?
However, one customer in Queensland got more than they bargained for when they compared a Big Mac they had just bought from their local store to one they had stored in their fridge for three months...with shocking results.
Macca's Big Mac comes under fire for not showing 'signs of rot' even after months of storage. Credit: Macca's.
Last week, a video surfaced showing a customer examining a freshly purchased Big Mac and comparing it to one he had purchased on August 25.
The poster, who goes by the username Bob Loblaw on TikTok, opened up both hamburgers side by side to show that – except for the fact that one is slightly smaller than the other – there is almost no difference between them at all!
'That's been sitting in my fridge for three months… Let's have a look at the one from today,' he said in the clip as he held up the new burger.
'No mould, no rot, the burger's hard. How's the lettuce not even rotten? Absolutely full of preservatives,' He went on to say that McDonald's 'should be f***ing ashamed' of themselves because of how heavily processed their food is.
But be warned, the video below contains some rather strong language, so proceed with caution if you plan on watching it.
Susie Burrell, a dietician, said that she wasn't surprised by Mr Loblaw's findings because of how many preservatives fast food contains. 'I believe McDonald's uses pretty standard preservatives,' she said. 'It's a good example of how heavily processed fast food is not great for us.'
Stephanie Partridge, a researcher at the National Heart Foundation, claimed that there are more serious health concerns associated with eating at McDonald's than the use of preservatives.
'Eating junk food in excess can contribute to chronic problems like heart disease, type two diabetes and obesity,' she said.
And as the cost of healthier alternatives grows due to inflation, Dr Partridge also pointed out that the greatest issue with fast food is that it is becoming more accessible and affordable.
Here in Australia, McDonald's says it takes great pride in the sourcing of its ingredients, the ethical treatment of its workers, and the minimal impact its operations have on the local environment and community.
'We've worked with Australian farmers and producers for more than 50 years,' it says on their website.
'We purchase over 90% of our produce, products, and ingredients such as beef, chicken, milk, wheat, eggs, crisp lettuce, fresh tomatoes, and apples from more than 15,000 farmers right here in Australia.'
Credit: McDonald's Australia.
Members, if you're concerned about what you're really eating when you buy fast food (or any packaged foods), we recommend doing your research before making any purchase decisions.
Next time you're feeling peckish, maybe consider giving your local fast-food chain a miss. In the meantime, we recommend heading over to the Cooking/Recipes forum on the SDC website for amazing recipes that are not only healthy but budget-friendly as well!
Take care of your health always, everyone!
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