You may have noticed that McDonald's apple pies have a little different
The giant of fast food tries to upset their unhealthy reputation, a dessert at a time.
America's largest rapid food giant could be renamed for basic menu items like the Grand Mac or classicalfriesBut are you ever staying for dessert? Apparently, there is a huge after-salesMcDonalds The pies, which have become obvious shortly after the exit of the mega chain apple pie in the healthiest.
Mickey D announced in September that they would bereorganization their emblematic Apple pie. Dedicated fanswere not happy to Changes, with angry tweets on the different looks and tastes of the product that invade the internet. The new recipe was in fact a positive change led byBAMA companies, Alias the Métermines behind the production of McDonald pies. The company recentlyShared information On how pies are made and what is changed, and it's an interesting aspect in how this humble apple pie has had a more conscious improvement in health.
But before diving into which ingredients have been exchanged, let's take a quick look at how the pie has evolved since its creation in McDonald's.
When have the pies been introduced for the first time on the menu?
McDonald's presented his first dessert on the menu in 1968, which was none other than the soft apple pie. The original version of the beloved happiness wasfried And served on customers in a cardboard handle. Since its inception, McDonald's apple pie has taken more than 40 variations, changes to his fillings, as it is cooked, and even design at the top of the pastry.
Who is Bama's businesses and how did they make the tart healthier?
Baama companies of Tulsa, Okla. - is in business with McDonald's for more than 50 years and today, it is the only McDonald pies producers. For a perspective, Bama searches about 2 million of these low-cooked delights a day and distribute them to all 14,000 McDonald restaurants in the United States. They are also credited with manufacturing cookies and cakes, other gold arches staples ofBreakfast menu.
To revitalize apple pie and make it healthier, the company has stripped the product of artificial colors, preservatives and corn syrup with high fructose content. Thenew recipe In the end, contains less sugar and ingredients and accentuates cinnamon in its filling for natural flavor. The tart also has a lattice roof instead of a layer of sugar and cinnamon trim - and overall, it has a bigger fresh fruit. Note: While the predominant ingredients of each240-calories pie are apples, cinnamon and sugar, it doesalways Include a type of fluid, which is probably a braid syrup. But hey, baby not, is not it?
What prompted change?
In an interview withTULSA WORLD, Paula Marshall, CEO of Bama, explained that the change in the recipe was inspired by McDonald's desire to improve the perception of its customers of the types of food they are finally served by the Fast Food chain.
"All that has the artificial word in front of it or a name that you can not spell or pronounce that most consumers do not recognize, it really concerns them," said Marshall. "(Customers say)," It's in my food? I do not know where it comes from. I do not want to eat that. "
It looks like the right move towards us.
