Introducing Multi-Millet Buns

Unveiling the Goodness of Millets

Dive into our journey of enriching your dining experience with the perfect blend of nutrition and the iconic McDonald’s taste. Discover the benefits of the five “superfood” millets – Bajra, Ragi, Jowar, Proso, and Kodo – seamlessly woven into our delightful new bun. The Multi-Millet Bun bestows the qualities of five “superfood” millets — Bajra, Ragi, Jowar, Proso, and Kodo. Renowned for their nutritional benefits, these superfoods are sourced from diverse parts of the country, including Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh, also reflecting McDonald’s India’s commitment to local and sustainable sourcing.

Notably, at the closing ceremony of the International Year of Millet 2023 (IYM 2023), the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations said that millets can be called ‘a global superfood’ due to their nutritional and health benefits.

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Experience the Delight with a Re-imagined Menu

Every bite of our Multi-Millet Bun is a journey through delicious flavours and added on goodness, specially crafted for those who love good food. Our reimagined menu now offers your favourite McDonald’s burgers, from the classic McAloo Tikki to the fiery McSpicy Paneer, in a nutritional avatar with a layer of added goodness by opting for the new Multi-Millet Bun. No more compromising on taste! 

Savour the Fusion of Legacy and Science

The Multi-Millet Bun is the product of an exclusive first-ever collaboration between McDonald’s India and the prestigious food technology research institute CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), under the central Ministry of Science & Technology. This long-term collaboration marks a new era in food innovation, driven by McDonald’s commitment to developing nutritious food options 

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A New Chapter in the Real Food Real Good Journey

The launch of the Multi-Millet Bun marks a significant milestone in McDonald’s India’s ‘Real Food Real Good’ journey, initiated six years ago. This philosophy underscores the brand’s unwavering focus on quality, ensuring the menu items are free from artificial colours, artificial flavours, and artificial preservatives, and with no added MSG in the chicken offerings. For nearly three decades, McDonald’s India has remained committed to using fresh, locally sourced ingredients from globally recognized suppliers, making it a trusted partner for its valued customers. 

Things you didn’t know about millets

Traditional Grains

Millets are traditional grains, grown and consumed in the Indian subcontinent for the past more than 5,000 years. 

Nutri-Cereals

Millets are a group of small-grained food crops which are highly tolerant to drought and other extreme weather conditions. They require very little water to grow.

Non-Allergic

Millets are gluten free and non allergic

Nutritious

Millets are high in nutrition and dietary fibre. They serve as good sources of protein, micronutrients (vitamins and minerals), and anti-oxidants.

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Our bun includes a blend of both major millets like Jowar, Bajra, Ragi, and minor millets such as Proso and Kodo. 

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Your Questions, Our Answers

What is the Multi Millet Bun made of?

The Multi Millet Bun is an offering that integrates the goodness of five different millets (3 major and 2 minor millets) — Bajra, Ragi, Jowar, Proso, and Kodo. These millets make up 22% of the bun’s composition.  

Are there any benefits to eating the Multi Millet Bun?

The Multi Millet Bun is not only a delicious addition to your meal but also brings a host of benefits, making it a nutritious choice: 

  • Gluten-Free and Non-Allergenic 
  • Low Glycemic Index: Millets have a low Glycemic Index (GI), making them an excellent choice for people with diabetes. 
  • Rich in Dietary Fibre 
  • Reduces the risk of chronic diseases 

Will the Multi Millet Bun be a permanent addition to the menu?

The Multi Millet Bun is part of our ongoing commitment to ‘Real Food, Real Good’ and represents a significant step in our journey of nutritional innovation. Its permanence on the menu will be determined by customer response and demand, as we continuously seek to evolve our offerings to better meet the preferences of our valued customers. 

Can I order any burger with the Multi Millet Bun?

You have the flexibility to enjoy any of your favourite McDonald’s burgers with the Multi Millet Bun. Simply choose the Multi Millet Bun option when placing your order in-store or on the McDelivery app. Other channels will carry the Multi Millet Buns soon!

What is CFTRI and how we are collaborating with them?

The Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI) is India’s TOP food technology research institute and laboratory headquartered in Mysore, Karnataka (visit https://cftri.res.in/). CFTRI falls under the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (visit https://www.csir.res.in/) in the Ministry of Science and Technology in the Government of India. 

What is the role of CFTRI in the new Multi-Millet Bun?

The Multi-Millet Bun is co-developed by the Food Scientists of CSIR-CFTRI and McDonald’s India, under collaboration. 

We were chuffed to have Chef Sanjeev Kapoor in our kitchen, recently! Chatting with Chef Swarup in our latest film by the DDB Mudra Group, Chef Sanjeev, recognised of McDonald’s popularity, and spoke about his daughter being a fan too. He mused out loud that he hadn’t considered preparing a McDonald’s style burger for her before!

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Happiness Corner

Divya Kapadia

“A big thank you to Mr. Kamal and the entire staff at McDonald’s Phoenix Mills for organising the perfect get together for our students’ outreach program. The kids from both BIS and Jai Vakeel school had the best experience. Truly memorable!”

Rayner Menezes

“Ordering from the McDonald’s app has always been a happy experience plus the offers are also good..clean and neat packaging and timely delivery as well..All in all a fantastic experience of food ordering from McDonald’s..Keep going ahead and please provide some more offers as well..good luck team McDonald’s 👍”

Sujal K

“I was moving from Mumbai to Panvel I went to Mcdonalds near kalamboli highway I had the Best experience and food was hot and fresh.  The employees here are so friendly and kind also the facilities I used were clean and hygiene that’s all I have to say about this 😙✨”