Hidden Secrets Behind Your Favourite Fast Food

By: Niharika Khurana

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Ever wondered what makes your favourite fast food so irresistible? The secrets might leave you shocked! Here are 6 facts you never knew!

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Fake Grill Marks Fool You

Those perfect grill lines on your burger aren't from an actual grill! They're often branded in factories using hot metal rods or even painted with food dye. 

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Fries Have Hidden Sugar

Those addicting crispy fries? It's not just salt—fast food fries are often coated with dextrose (a type of sugar) to enhance colour and taste before frying. 

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The "Fresh" Bread Myth

That soft, fresh bun? Many fast food chains use chemicals like azodicarbonamide, the same stuff found in yoga mats, to keep bread soft and fluffy for days!

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Ice Machines - Bacteria Havens

Think twice before ordering a drink! Studies show fast food ice machines often contain more bacteria than toilet water due to poor cleaning practices. 

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Meat May Not Be 100% Meat

Your chicken patty could have fillers like soy, starch, and even wood pulp (cellulose) to cut costs while maintaining texture and weight. 

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Flavour Engineers Trick
Your Brain

Fast food companies often hire flavour scientists to create the perfect mix of fat, sugar, and salt, making their food almost impossible to resist! 

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