Well, that’s not your imagination playing tricks on you.
However, the jury’s out on whether or not they succeeded.
Let’s take a look back at the singular switch McDonald’s made that changed its French fries forever.
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What was the original McDonald’s French fry recipe?
He’d learned about the approach through his favorite Chicago hot dog stand, Sam’s.
They cooked their fries in animal fat, and Kroc thought McDonald’s should follow suit.
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But some rituals don’t last forever.
Why and how did McDonald’s change its fry recipe?
Beginning in 1990, McDonald’s ditched the beef-based preparation and started cooking their French fries in vegetable oil.
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The switch was all because of a man namedPhil Sokolof.
In fact,McDonald’s stocks fellas a result.
Are McDonald’s fries really healthier now?
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During a 2017episode, he questioned the notion that vegetable oil is inherently healthier than beef tallow.
Let’s be clear: Neither animal fat nor vegetable oil is good for you, per se.
Too much of it can cause weight gain, digestive issues, and a whole list ofcardiovascular diseases.
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Have there been more changes to McDonald’s food?
According to the company, that so-called natural flavor is made of “wheat and milk derivatives.”
McDonald’s fries are still the most popular menu item that the chain restaurant serves.
Worldwide, McDonald’s sells approximately9 million pounds of fries a day.
But for some, nothing will compare to that beefy McDonald’s French fry flavor of yore.
