Thought I would finish up the McDonald's sourcing chart I started several days ago. Once again, the processing location is given in parentheses. No comments on any specific choices here, but it is interesting how decisions made based on price, reliability, safety, transportation costs, etc. result in the use of ingredients from 5 continents.
French Fries (Potatoes) US (US)
Onion Rings (Onions) US (US)
Hash Browns (Potatoes) US (US)
Snack Chicken BR, JP (JP) BR = Brazil
Chicken Nuggets/Fried Chicken TH (TH)
Cheese Bites (Cheese, Potatoes) US (US)
Apple Pie (Apple) IT (JP) IT = Italy
Custard Pie (Egg) JP (JP)
Pies (Flour) US, CA, JP (JP)
Frying Oil IN (IN) IN = Indonesia
Cheese (Cheddar, Colby, Slice) AU, NZ, UK, JP (AU, NZ, UK, JP)
Soft Cone (Milk) JP, AU, NZ (JP)
Soft Cone (Flour) US, AU, JP (JP)
Milk JP (JP)
Here is a link to the list (PDF)
http://www.burgerkingjapan.co.jp/menu/pdf/origin.pdf
Photo is a web capture for explanatory purposes, copyright belongs to the company.
