When I was a kid there was always a constant rumour that Mcdonalds put special additives in the salt that used on their fries to make them more addictive. Any truth to this?
2006-09-29 05:06:27 · 12 answers · asked by scuba_steve 3 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
There were other seasonings mixed with the salt. Not sure about any having addictive qualities. On the other hand, Emeril's seasoning is addictive. I "BAM" everything.
2006-09-29 05:21:49 · answer #1 · answered by echiasso 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
McDonald's (and probably all the other fast food places) add sugars to the salt they sprinkle on their fries - two tastes that are most appetizing (along with the fat!)
2006-09-29 05:52:24 · answer #2 · answered by crazylilwhitewoman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think so. I have never heard that about McDonald's. But it wouldn't surprise me.
I know the fries don't taste one bit like I remember when I was a kid. I think they changed the oil.
2006-09-29 05:20:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
McD's fries are actually soaked in a sugar water solution that enhances flavor and allows for browning.
The salt is salt.
2006-09-29 19:42:24 · answer #4 · answered by negrito con sabor 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No I don't care for McDonald's Fries
2006-09-29 05:15:48 · answer #5 · answered by donna_cwly 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the fats have the same effect as sugar, make you feel good (give a high) then you drop off, and want more. thats why fast food is the devil. right now i'm battleing a jack in the box taco addiction (i'm dead serious, i f-ing love them.)
2006-09-29 06:02:06 · answer #6 · answered by saimhain 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it's the salt...it's the fat that they use to fry them in. I believe McD's uses a beef tallow. New York is trying to outlaw it right now because of the trans-fats.
2006-09-29 05:10:57 · answer #7 · answered by chefgrille 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's seasoned salt, it is almost sure there is free glutamic acid - or MSG (monosodium glutamate) or Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein - in it.
2006-09-29 05:28:35 · answer #8 · answered by Flower 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have heard that for the last 15 years and believe it is true, it is a type of m.s.g.
2006-09-29 10:50:51 · answer #9 · answered by frankmilano610 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if that were true than micky ds' wouldn't be here because of all the law suits they would engage!
2006-09-29 05:13:56 · answer #10 · answered by Daryl C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋