Some surprisingly delicious news for all our McDonald’s fans… Ready for THE Protein PLUS slice?!!! 🤤
You know how starting your day with a protein is a good idea – from eggs and cheese to peas and paneer, we love giving you burger options that taste awesome and feel good. So, we decided to give you something even better that delivers on all counts!
Introducing… Protein PLUS (Add a slice, two or more!)
McDonald’s India’s Protein PLUS is a slice that tastes so nice! 🥰 In collaboration with the prestigious CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI) under the Ministry of Science & Technology (Government of India), the Protein PLUS slice marks our second innovation with them. The Protein PLUS slice is a menu item that can be added to any burger.
🍽️ Each Protein PLUS slice contains 5 grams of protein
🍽️ The Protein PLUS slice is 100%vegetarian – made of pea protein and soy protein, containing gluten and refined soy oil too
🍽️ Protein PLUS has NO onion, garlic, or root vegetables in its making
🍽️ Classifying as McDonald’s Real Food, Real Good – NO Artificial Colours and NO Artificial Flavours OR preservatives are used to make Protein PLUS (We use annatto food colouring and vinegar)
🍽️ The surprisingly delicious flavour of our Protein PLUS slice comes from its cheese base note and buttery top note!
The fun part: McDonald’s protein math 🧮
There is a set amount of proteins that we require on a daily basis. When you look at the nutritional info of a particular McDonald’s menu item (available on all our Apps, in-store, and the website), you can do the math to note your protein intake. Say, our McSpicy™ Paneer Burger has 20.29 grams of protein per serving – with Protein PLUS, that makes it 25.29 grams of protein per serving.
McDonald’s Real Food innovation with CSIR-CFTRI’s scientific expertise
Our Protein PLUS slice menu innovation would not be possible without the guidance of CSIR-CFTRI and our partnership with them. It marks our second innovation, following our Multi-Millet Bun launch.
Akshay Jatia, our Chief Executive Officer at Westlife Foodworld Limited shares, “At McDonald’s India, we believe in giving our customers choices, and this time, we are giving them the power to personalise their protein intake. The Protein PLUS range allows them to enjoy their favourite McDonald’s burgers without compromising on their protein needs or taste. It reflects our ongoing commitment to our Real Food, Real Good philosophy, bringing together flavour, nutrition, and food science. We are grateful to CSIR-CFTRI for partnering with us to bring this forward-thinking product to life. Together, we remain committed to crafting menu items that are wholesome and delicious, combining locally available ingredients in a way where great taste and nutrition go hand in hand.”
Dr. Sridevi Annapurna Singh, Director at CSIR-CFTRI who holds a Ph.D. in Food Science adds, “Building on our earlier success with the Multi-Millet Bun, we are excited to continue our partnership with McDonald’s India to advance nutritional innovation in the QSR space. The Protein PLUS slice is an outcome of science-backed formulation and a shared vision to elevate everyday meals through nutrition. This partnership showcases how the food industry and scientific institutions can come together to bring meaningful nutritional upgrades to mainstream eating.”
Let’s power up your burger!
You can opt to add the Protein PLUS slice to any McDonald’s burger, or you can enjoy it as a meal along with a side of either a portion of sweet corn OR Chicken McNuggets® (4 pcs), and a Coca-Cola® Zero Sugar. Don’t forget to use the McDonald’s App when you’re dining, in-store. You can order your faves online with the McDelivery® website and McDelivery® App, at your service. No fuss, just Protein PLUS! ➕ #DotheMcDonaldsMath
