As of now, almost two-thirds of McDonald’s burgers and sandwiches are free of artificial products. Photo: ReutersWashington: McDonald’s USA on Wednesday announced that its iconic burgers, including the Big Mac and the Quarter Pounder with Cheese, no longer have artificial preservatives, artificial flavours or added colours from artificial sources. It’s a big attempt for McDonald’s—oft vilified as a champion of junk food—to attract or retain customers concerned about their diets. As of now, almost two-thirds of the company’s burgers and sandwiches are free of artificial products, which were removed from the company’s cheese slices, Big Mac special sauce and several types of buns. The move is a response to a growing trend of health-consciousness in the United States, particularly attuned to organic products as well as increased concern for product origin and quality.

Source: Mint September 27, 2018 09:00 UTC