Clamshell grills cook a cheeseburger patty in just 42 seconds flat.

The secret science of the McDonald's cheeseburger

Chapter 1

The chemistry of craveability

Chapter 2

The global assembly line

Chapter 3

The magic of the Speedee System

Chapter 4

The psychology of the Happy Meal

YOUR GOAL

Master of The secret science of the McDonald's cheeseburger

Ch 2 · The global assembly line
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donnie The crisp crunch of fermented crinkle-cut pickle slices.

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donnie The Global Assembly Line

Farms far away, ships on the sea, hot on your tray.

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Clamshell grills cook a cheeseburger patty in just 42 seconds flat.

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donnie Automated clamshell grills cook fast-food burgers on both sides at once

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The crunch of the crinkle-cut pickle

donnie A crinkle-cut pickle slice sits on greaseproof paper near golden arches.

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The double-sided clamshell grill

donnie A wrapped cheeseburger with melted cheese sits next to a red cardboard box

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Burger Around the World
BETA

donnie Build global burgers to discover how different countries customize the classic cheeseburger.

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Fun Fact

Grill speed: Clamshell grills cook beef patties at over 350 degrees Fahrenheit, finishing a cheeseburger patty in just forty-two seconds flat.

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Gossip

Would you eat a cheeseburger with extra pickles?

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Quiz

What machine is used in modern McDonald's kitchens to cook burgers on both sides at once?

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donnie The engineering behind the standard ten-to-one fast-food hamburger patty

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Quiz

What does the term '10:1' mean in the context of McDonald's burger patties?

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donnie McDonald's sources beef from regional pastures.

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Quiz

Where does McDonald's in Europe primarily source its beef?

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Quiz

What is the raw weight of a classic McDonald's hamburger patty?

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Quiz

What internal temperature must a McDonald's beef patty reach to ensure food safety?

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Quiz

Why are the pickles on a McDonald's cheeseburger sliced with a crinkle cut?

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Quiz

How long does it take to cook a standard 10:1 beef patty on a McDonald's grill?

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Quiz

What is the purpose of the crinkle-cut pickles on a cheeseburger?

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