Allergen Information
When you’re choosing a meal at McDonald’s, it’s important to know the ingredients and allergens in your food. The McDouble® $5 Meal Deal includes several key components, each with potential allergens. Here’s a detailed breakdown:
1. McDouble®
100% Beef Patty
- Ingredients: 100% USDA Inspected Beef, Grill Seasoning (Salt, Black Pepper).
- Allergens: No significant allergens, but cross-contact may occur during preparation
Regular Bun
- Ingredients: Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Water, Sugar, Yeast, Soybean Oil, Salt, Dextrose, Corn Starch, Modified Food Starch, Wheat Gluten, Vinegar, Vegetable Proteins (Pea, Potato, Rice, and/or Faba), Sunflower and/or Canola Oil, Maltodextrin, Natural Flavors, Dough Conditioners (Enzymes, Ascorbic Acid, Monoglycerides).
- Contains: Wheat
- May Contain: Sesame
Pasteurized Process American Cheese
- Ingredients: Milk, Cream, Water, Sodium Citrate, Salt, Cheese Cultures, Citric Acid, Enzymes, Soy Lecithin, Color Added.
- Contains: Milk, Soy.
Pickle Slices
- Ingredients: Cucumbers, Water, Distilled Vinegar, Salt, Calcium Chloride, Alum, Potassium Sorbate (Preservative), Natural Flavors, Polysorbate 80, Extractives of Turmeric (Color).
- Allergens: None—the pickle slices are typically safe for most individuals. However, check for specific sensitivities to vinegar or preservatives.
Onions
- Ingredients: Onions (Raw).
- Allergens: None—onions are naturally allergen-free, but if sensitive to certain foods in the onion family, it’s best to consult with a healthcare provider.
Ketchup
- Ingredients: Tomato Concentrate from Red Ripe Tomatoes, Distilled Vinegar, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Corn Syrup, Water, Salt, Natural Flavors.
- Allergens: None, but be cautious if sensitive to corn syrup or high-fructose corn syrup.
Mustard
- Ingredients: Distilled Vinegar, Water, Mustard Seed, Salt, Turmeric, Paprika, Spice Extractive.
- Allergens: None—mustard is typically safe for most individuals unless there’s a sensitivity to mustard seeds or other spices.
2. Chicken McNuggets® (4 Piece)
- Ingredients: White Boneless Chicken, Water, Vegetable Oil (Canola Oil, Corn Oil, Soybean Oil, Hydrogenated Soybean Oil), Enriched Flour (Bleached Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Yellow Corn Flour, Vegetable Starch (Modified Corn, Wheat, Rice, Pea, Corn), Salt, Leavening (Baking Soda, Sodium Aluminum Phosphate, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Calcium Lactate, Monocalcium Phosphate), Spices, Yeast Extract, Lemon Juice Solids, Dextrose, Natural Flavors.
- Contains: Wheat
- Allergen Information: The Chicken McNuggets® contain wheat and soy. Additionally, the oil used for frying could cause cross-contact with other allergens, so caution is advised for people with soy or wheat allergies.
3. Small French Fries
- Ingredients: Potatoes, Vegetable Oil (Canola Oil, Corn Oil, Soybean Oil, Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Natural Beef Flavor [Wheat and Milk Derivatives]), Dextrose, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate (Maintain Color), Salt.
- Contains: Wheat, Milk
- Allergen Information: Fries are fried in oil that contains natural beef flavoring with wheat and milk derivatives. If you have sensitivities to milk or wheat, you may need to avoid this item.
4. Coca-Cola® (Small) No Ice
- Ingredients: Carbonated Water, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Caramel Color, Natural Flavors, Caffeine.
- Allergens: None—Coca-Cola® typically does not contain common allergens, but it’s always good to check the ingredient list for changes or sensitivities to caffeine.
Summary of Allergens in the McDouble® $5 Meal Deal:
- Contains Wheat: McDouble Bun, Chicken McNuggets, French Fries.
- Contains Milk: American Cheese, French Fries (beef flavor).
- Contains Soy: American Cheese, Chicken McNuggets.
- May Contain Sesame: McDouble Bun.
It’s important to note that cross-contact may occur in the kitchen, so if you have a severe food allergy, please consult with the restaurant staff before making a choice. Always ask about possible cross-contamination or allergens in sauces, fries, or beverages.
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