McDonald's has some of the most famous fast-food items in the world, but have you ever wondered just how it makes those iconic foods?
Haracz got special access to the facilities where McDonald's manufactures its burger patties when he used to work as a corporate chef for the chain.
Depending on which burger you order at McDonald's, you might be biting into a patty that was once frozen, according to Haracz.
McDonald's seasoning for its burger patties isn't some complex spice blend, but two pantry staples.
McDonald's burger patties are made from 100% beef, and the famous fries are made from real potatoes, too.
One of the most striking secrets that Haracz revealed about McDonald's fries is that the cutting and sorting process involves shooting potatoes out of a cannon.
Frying is the most basic method for preparing fries, but at McDonald's, cooking those golden spuds requires multiple steps.
After they're cut and sorted, the fries are blanched in water, dried, par-fried, cooled, frozen, and then shipped off the the actual restaurants.