Can you give me a list of vegan products available?
Currently we do not have any vegan menu items, but our menu is always evolving to meet the tastes of our customers. Thanks for your suggestion.
Do you have any vegan options? With soy milk maybe?
Currently we do not have any vegan menu items, but our menu is always evolving to meet the tastes of our customers. Thanks for your suggestion.
Are sauces and mayonnaise used in your burgers, patties and wraps pure vegetarian? if not, can you list the one which contains egg or animal extracts?
Hi Chandan, thank you for your question. All the sauces and mayonnaise except Tartar sauce, that we use are a 100% vegetarian. Tartar Sauce, which contains egg, is used in File-O-Fish burger.
Do your burgers with vegetarian sign contain egg (from mayonnaise)?
Hi Pakhil, our burgers with vegetarian sign do not contain egg in any form.
Can you please let me know which of your menu items have pork or pig meat ingredients?
We do not use pork in any form. All ingredients used in our product are 100 % complying with FSSAI guidelines and are never derived from pork.
Are there different kitchen and utensil used for veg and non veg food??
Hi Asad, yes, we have different kitchens and utensils for vegetarian and non-vegetarian menu items.
Is your McAloo Tikki burger gluten free?
Hi Rakesh, our McAloo Tikki Burger is not gluten free.
Does the buns in McAloo Tikki burger contain egg?
Hi Arpit, no, the buns used to make our McAloo Tikki burgers do not contain egg.
Does the sauce in the McAloo Tikki burger have any milk in it? Is it vegan?
Hi Snesh, currently we do not have any vegan menu items, but our menu is always evolving to meet the tastes of our customers. Thanks for your question.
Does any of your burgers/wraps or fries contain Ajinomoto ?
Hi Damanpreet, no, our burgers, wraps, and fries do not contain Ajinomoto.
Are your burgers vegan?
Hi Amit, currently we do not have any vegan menu items, but our menu is always evolving to meet the tastes of our customers. Thank you for your suggestion.
Is the mayonnaise and cheese you use in your burgers pasteurized and safe for an expecting mother?
Hi Migau, yes, our cheese is pasteurized and absolutely safe for consumption. Mayonnaise is not pasteurized but it is perfectly safe as well. We, however, advise you to consult your family doctor on recommended food habits during pregnancy.
I am Jain. I do not eat potatoes. I have heard that all your burger patty contains potatoes like in Veg Maharaja Mac, Cheesy Italiano Veg, McVeggie Burger, Veg McMuffins, American Cheese Supreme-Veg. Is it true that all of them contains potato in one or the other form?
Hi Amar, you are right, most of our vegetarian burgers contain potatoes, except for our McSpicy Paneer Burger.
I have been waiting for McPaneer Royale to be reintroduced from a long time, it was my main reason to go to McDonald’s so frequently. Please add it back.
Thank you for your suggestion Vipul. We appreciate all the love we receive for our products. Currently, we are not thinking along the lines of bringing back the McPaneer Royale burger on our menu. Please leave your details with us and we will keep you informed about any new product launches.
Will you ever bring back limited edition burgers like the “Indie-McSpicy”? Even if they aren’t in the menu, is it possible to specially request them?
Thank you for your suggestion, Rahul. We appreciate all the love we receive for our products. Currently, we are not thinking along the lines of bringing back the special edition burgers on our menu. Please leave your details with us and we will keep you informed about any new product launches.
Does your cheese contain animal rennet?
Hi Khadija, no, the cheese used at McDonald’s India does not have any animal rennet content. It has rennet derived from vegetarian sources.
Is it true your burger buns are sourced from the US and contain rubber to add softness?
Hello Rakesh, all our burger buns are manufactured in India by three local bakeries across the country. The buns used at McDonald’s are 100% vegetarian. There is no rubber added, the natural and soft texture of the buns is due to the combination of a wheat variety, gluten yeast, and the baking process. Our Buns comply with FSSR standards.
Any plans to bring the Chicken Sandwich like they serve it in the west? Fat grilled chicken patty with Lettuce & Tomato. I mean that’s a classic!
Thank you for your suggestion, Mustafa Hasan. We appreciate all the love we receive for our products. Currently, we have no plans to bring back the grilled chicken Sandwich on our menu. However, if you leave your details with us we will inform you of any new product that is launched.
Is the McVeggie Meal pure vegan?
Hi Prakash, a McVeggie Meal consists of a McVeggie burger, fries and coke. It is a 100% vegetarian, however, it is not vegan as it contains traces of milk solids and whey protein extracts.
Can you name Additives permitted to use in French Fries?
Hi Samar.
Our products fully (100%) comply with regulatory requirements for additives. Please let us know if you have a query for any specific additive so that we could provide relevant information.
I am interested in supplying buns in Gujarat and nearby region. I am ready to start a unit according to your need.
Hi Rahul,
We already have a tie-up with a bakery in Pune, which is currently sufficient to meet all our West India requirements. However, you can send us your company profile to the Corpcomm email ID.
What is the percentage of chicken in your McGrill Burger?
Hi VK,
Our product formulations are proprietary & comply with all regulatory requirements. Please refer our website for the list of nutrition details of each of our products.
Do you use any dairy products in French Fries or are they pure vegan?
Hi Khalid, we don’t use any dairy products in our French fries. Currently we do not have any vegan menu items, but our menu is always evolving to meet the tastes of our customers. Thanks for your suggestion
Do you offer coffee with soy milk for lactose intolerent?
Hi Aditya, currently, we have no plans to introduce soy milk, but will pass on your comments to our development team.
Is there coffee available with soy milk for lactose intolerent?
We have no current plans to introduce Soya Milk but will pass on your comments to our development team.
I would like to know whether MSG is added in Mc Donald’s products. If added, could you mention products do not contain MSG and which are safe for consumption by pregnant women?
Hi Merin, we do not add MSG in any of our products.
Do McDonald’s French Fries contain any animal extract? Are they separately cooked in pure 100% vegetable oil only?
Hi Anusha, French fries at McDonald’s India are 100% vegetarian and do not contain any animal extract. All the vegetarian and non-vegetarian products are fried separately. Only 100% vegetable oil is used to prepare the French Fries.
Does the tomato mayonnaise in the McAloo Tikki burger and the regular mayonnaise in the McVeggie burger contain egg?
Hi Aruna, the mayonnaise used in McAloo Tikki and McVeggie burgers are 100% vegetarian.
I love strawberry soft-serve. Is it real strawberry or flavored jam???
Hi Sanju, the topping used in our strawberry soft-serve is made up of strawberry pulp, sugar and added flavors.
Do your burger buns contain egg or egg white?
Hi Purvi, none of our buns contains eggs.
Are veg patties and non veg patties fried in same oil?
Hi Purvi, we have separate kitchen areas for veg and non-veg menu items. The veg patties are never fried at the same station as non-veg patties.
Are McDonald’s French fries in India free from natural beef flavour?
We do not add any beef flavouring to our fries. We would also like to highlight that our fries are fried in 100% vegetable oil and there are separate frying stations for our veg and non-veg menu items.
I am a westerner coming to India for the first time and am afraid of consuming local water and getting “Dehli Belly”. Does McDonald’s use filtered water in its fountain pop and soft-serve/Mcflurry machines? Is it safe for westerners? Also, I have been advised not to eat salads when in India due to bacteria concerns. Is the lettuce on burgers washed in filtered water? Thank you for your response.
Hi Allison, yes, the water used for fountain pop complies to packaged drinking water standards. Shredded lettuce received in stores are already processed with highest GMP standards and are food safe. We do not wash lettuce at stores.
Do you use MSG in any of your products?
Hi Sanjay, thank you for your question. No, we do not add MSG in any of our products.
Are your fries fried in the same oil as chicken products?
In India, there are separate kitchens for veg and non-veg food items across all McDonald’s restaurants. So the fries are never fried in the same oil as chicken products. Feel free to ask the Restaurant Manager for a kitchen tour.
Are there any animal enzymes or derivatives present in your buns, shakes, veg burgers, ice creams?
No. None of our buns or shakes or soft serves contain animal enzymes or derivatives.
Recently I came across a whatsapp message about usage of LM10 as one of the ingredients in your products. The forward says that LM10 is derived from pork. Does any of your product have LM10? Does any of your product in India have anything that sourced from pork?
We do not use pork in any form. All ingredients used in our product are 100 % complying with FSSAI guidelines and are never derived from pork.
I came to know that McDonald’s uses pork oil/grease in coffee. Please clarify.
We do not use pork in any form. All ingredients used in our product are 100 % complying with FSSAI guidelines and are never derived from pork.
Which fish do you use in your filet-o-fish?
We use Alaskan Pollok for our Filet-O-Fish.
Does your packaging contain potentially harmful chemicals that can leach into the food?
No, all packaging material and printing inks used for our direct contact food packaging are made from food grade material. These are complying with FSSR STDs.
Do you have separate counter, cutlery, buns, vegetables, oil etc. for veg & non-veg items, or do you use it as per your convenience?
Thanks for your query. In line with respect for local culture, India is the first country in the world where McDonald’s does not offer any beef or pork items. McDonald’s has also re-engineered its operations in the country to address the special requirements of vegetarians. Vegetarian products are kept separate from non-vegetarian food products throughout the various stages of procurement, cooking & serving.
I have emailed you a complaint, posted a message on Facebook and Twitter, will you ever revert ? Trust me, this is making me change my opinion about McDonald’s, one bad thing and it all circles all negativity.
Sorry for the inconvenience. We would appreciate if you can write in to myfeedback@mcdonaldsindia.com for any complaints/issues/suggestions of feedback to any McDonald’s restaurants across West & South India.
Why, when I went to the McDonald’s at 11 am I couldn’t get a sausage/egg McMuffin? It was pictured as an all day item on the drive thru menu, but person said it’s not available after 11 am. Trooper Rd. Norristown, PA
Sorry, but your experience is not pertaining to McDonald’s restaurants in West & South India and hence we are unable to comment. McDonald’s in India serves breakfast across its restaurants between 7am-11am. We have not introduced all day breakfast in our market, yet.
Why did you downsize the medium coffee cup?
Hi Jose! McDonald’s India – West & South has not made any changes to any of its beverages across any of its restaurants.
Are there any stores with sirloin burgers still being sold in sc its the best burger ever
Thank you for your question Jim. This blog is for the customers of McDonald’s in India. From our very inception in India in 1996, we don’t serve beef and pork products respecting local cultural sensitivities. If you are in India, do try our other burgers which include Chicken Maharaja Mac and Filet-O-Fish.
How often do you change the oil in your deep fryers?
Hi Sandeep, McDonald’s follows standard practices to change the oil as per FSSR requirements.
How is your food so soft?
At McDonald’s we follow ‘Made For You’ policy, which means our food is freshly cooked and prepared at the restaurant after an order is placed by the customer. As a result of this, our customers can enjoy hot and fresh food.
Are your chicken franks pre- cooked?
At McDonald’s our food is freshly cooked and prepared at the restaurant
Please bring back McPaneer Royale.
Thank you for sharing your valuable feedback with McDonald’s India. We truly appreciate your loyalty on the Royale Burger. However, it was introduced as a ‘Limited Time Offer’ and we will review your suggestion while refreshing our menu in future.
What is there in your shakes?
Hey Mini. Apart from a bit of love, our shakes are made from dairy ingredients such as milk and milk solids. Other ingredients include sugar and vegetable gums to make the shakes thicker. Syrups are then added to create your favourite flavour.