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McDonalds switching to trans-fat-free oilPosted Jan 31st 2007 3:02PM by Joanne LutynecFiled under: Restaurants, Trans Fats, America, Fast FoodI have one fast food weakness: McDonald's fries. Thin, crispy strips of salted goodness. I can forgo most of the other fast food offerings, but no matter which diet I happen to be on or how much I may want to avoid carbs, that is one that keeps me coming back for more. The good news is, McDonald's has finally selected a new trans-fat-free oil blend, so we will be able to eat them with a little less guilt. Apparently the oil is already being tested in select markets, but they have kept quiet on which locations have so far made the switch. McDonald's had tested over 50 blends before settling on a canola-based, corn and soy oil mixture. Obviously, one of their largest concerns was finding a product that maintained the same flavor in the cooked fries. Eventually all of the 13,500+ locations across the U.S. will use the new oil, but a date has not yet been specified.
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