Watch McDonald’s new video about their French Fries and share your opinions - £300 Love2Shop voucher to be won NOW CLOSED

[AngelieMumsnet]

As part of their Good To Know campaign, McDonald’s have released three new videos to give a little bit more information on the ingredients they use in their products, and they’re keen to hear what Mumsnetters think. You may have noticed this thread on McDonald's Chicken Nuggets we posted recently, and we’ll be asking to hear your opinions on one more product over the next couple of weeks. For this thread, McDonald’s are keen to hear your thoughts on their new video about their fries.

McDonald’s say: "We’ve launched our Good To Know campaign to provide our customers with more information on the quality of the ingredients we use in our products. Despite some common misconceptions, our Chicken McNuggets are made with 100% chicken breast meat, fries are made from real, whole British spuds and 100% beef from whole cuts of forequarter and flank goes into a McDonald’s burger. Alongside the Good To Know website, we’re launching the three new videos you’ll see in Mumsnet threads over the next few weeks, and we’re really interested to hear your thoughts"

Please watch the 40 second video below:

Once you’ve watched the video please let us know:

• What did you think of the overall message in the video?
  
• Did it change your perceptions of McDonalds’ Fries at all? If so, how?
  
• If you're not a current McDonald's visitor, having watched the video, do you think you'd now consider visiting McDonald's or visiting with your children?
  
• Would you be interested in visiting the McDonald’s Good To Know website to find out more information?
  

Whatever your thoughts, McDonald’s would love to hear about them.

Everyone who adds a comment will be entered in to a prize draw, where one winner will receive a £300 Love2Shop voucher.

Thanks & good luck,
MNHQ

[lemonslemonslemons]

It's does make us folk seem a little dumb! 'Guess what we put in our fries? Potatoes!'

Get's the point across though.

[inlectorecumbit]

I love McDonalds and don't believe all the negative hype about them. Our local McD's is more than happy to give fries without salt if asked and l generally do.
The advert didn't change my opinion in McDonalds but may help disperse some of the misconceptions about their food practices,

[VaseandCandle]

What did I think of the message?
It's a bit patronising.

Did it change my perception?
No. Fries are fries. Not particularly healthy, but if I want to eat them I will. Perhaps for some people it might make them view macdonalds more favourably.

Would I consider visiting macdonalds?
Not because of the advert.

Would I be interested in the website?
No.

[purplepandas]

What did you think of the overall message in the video?

It was fine although not hugely educational. I did not learn anything new.

• Did it change your perceptions of McDonalds’ Fries at all? If so, how?
  

No. I still like them and realise that they are hardly a healthy food. Tasty though.

• Would you be interested in visiting the McDonald’s Good To Know website to find out more information?
  

Not particularly.

[asuwere]

• What did you think of the overall message in the video?
  

It was OK but could have been better. I have never doubted that chips were made from potatoes. I think it would've been better to show the process of making fries than the crazy rumour bit. I think its the cooking process which is the more worrying bit, potato is obvious. What about the oil, the salt and anything else added?!

• Did it change your perceptions of McDonalds’ Fries at all? If so, how?
  

No

• If you're not a current McDonald's visitor, having watched the video, do you think you'd now consider visiting McDonald's or visiting with your children?
  

I do go with my children, as others have said though, would really prefer no salt on fries. Surely its easier to do without and offer salt sachets if people want?

• Would you be interested in visiting the McDonald’s Good To Know website to find out more information?
  

No

[Generation1979]

I'm glad they use British potatoes but found the as very patronising. I'd like more info on the oils and cooking process.
Agree with a previous poster about sauces. Just make them free or just charge everywhere. It's really annoying.

[ButterflyOfFreedom]

Bit of a random video really - I mean I'm presuming we all knew fries are made from real potatoes???!! Even ones from McDonalds!!

It didn't change my perception of them - I don't like McDonalds or their fries; I find them too 'soft' / soggy. Not crunchy like Burger King

They are very salty too so not something I would particularly want my DC eating.

And no, I'm not interested in the website, thank you.

[sleeplessinmybedroom]

I was surprised that there needs to be a video to tell anyone that fries are made out of potatoes. I can see why there would need to be one about the meat products but not fries.

It didn't teach me anything I didn't already know.

[SleepyForest]

What about trans fats? I am happy to eat any sort of starch, potato or not, but the salt and trans fat issues need to be addressed.

[TrollTheRespawnJeremy]

This video is a bit patronising.... what do they think people think fries are made from???

Agree- I don't want sloppy fries. They have to be crisp. And stop adding salt. If I wanted it I would add it myself

[Footofthestairs]

Clear message in the video that the fries are made from potato. And that it's perhaps best not to listen to other people's opinions on food but find out for yourself directly.
Didn't change my perception of fries at all, but I like that McDonald's are trying to be informative.
We already visit McDonald's, doubt the video will change the frequency of going or what we would order.
May have a quick look over the website, but find the nutritional sheets on the trays more useful as they are easily accessible at point of contact.

[Ahardmanisgoodtofind]

• Did it change your perceptions of McDonalds’ Fries at all? If so, how?
  

Not really.

• If you're not a current McDonald's visitor, having watched the video, do you think you'd now consider visiting McDonald's or visiting with your children?
  

All ready visit a love MacDonalds

• Would you be interested in visiting the McDonald’s Good To Know website to find out more information
  

Yes, interesting to see the information on other products in the range.

[mshell1231]

What did you think of the overall message in the video?
I think the overall message was ok but a little patronizing.

• Did it change your perceptions of McDonalds’ Fries at all? If so, how?
  

No my perception has not changed- we have them as a treat once in every few months.

• If you're not a current McDonald's visitor, having watched the video, do you think you'd now consider visiting McDonald's or visiting with your children?
  

I visit every now and then but the advert doesn't make me want to visit any more or less often than I already do.

• Would you be interested in visiting the McDonald’s Good To Know website to find out more information?
  

Not really- everyone knows that even if the food is made from the finest ingredients, if it is fried and lots of salt is added, it is for occasional meals only- especially for children.

[TheBlessedCheesemaker]

The overall message i got was that mumsnet have been scraping the bottom of the barrell by accepting sponsorship from McDonalds.

[CheeseEMouse]

The message in the video was fine, but a quite honestly lengthy process to tell me they were made out of potato. It didn't really change my perception because a chip is never exactly going to be a healthy option and so it wouldn't have me rushing to go and eat them. Like others I find them far far too salty (and wouldn't even consider giving them to my young children for this reason). I doubt I would have the inclination to look all this up on the McDonalds website, but it is importamt that the information is openly available.

[Adarajames]

Not really changed anything, not a fan but will eat of travelling and only affordable option.
I think way too much salt is used too, especially for kids

[MakeTeaNotWar]

I had heard that the fries were not vegetarian (though this might be McDs in the US) and that they were more flour than potatoes so it opened my eyes! Still won't be buying them however as I like chunky chips

[Firewall]

Nice light hearted presentation. Message is very clear.

We go to McDonald's occasionally, to be honest the 'healthier' they can make the food the better and the more customers they will attract.

Yes would be interested in the website.

[k8vincent]

A positive message dismissing some myths about MDs fries.
I don't feel quite so uncomfortable about our 'shameful' trips to McDonalds now!
We go occasionally. The kids would never go for the carrot sticks over the fries option, alas, but then we don't go to McDonalds expecting them to.

Like others, I'd like to know exactly what ingredients are in there and what oil they are fried in. I don't think the info would stop us eating them either way, but I'd still like to know. If I knew that the website would give me that information I might visit it.

[Roundles]

I knew they were potatoes - did.not know gf though!!

If.someone could just clear up the salt issues that would make me a happy bunny. Is the salt addition measured? Can fries be requested unsalted (and not just for kids)?

[ShatnersBassoon]

I know they're potato, and I'm genuinely surprised that there was any other theory about their ingredients.

I've just eaten some lovely McDonald's fries as part of my first full meal since becoming ill a week ago. They were nice crispy, salty ones.

You can ask for unsalted fries if you're a fan of that sort of thing, and you'll be given them without any fuss. DH doesn't like salt on chips

[Hurr1cane]

What did you think of the overall message in the video?

Well I think it was that fries are made out of potato?

Did it change your perceptions of McDonalds’ Fries at all? If so, how?

It's good to know they're vegetarian

If you're not a current McDonald's visitor, having watched the video, do you think you'd now consider visiting McDonald's or visiting with your children?

No but only because Burger King burgers taste fresher and fill you up. Plus they have chillie cheese bites. I like your chips, if you start making nice vegetarian burgers I'll come back

Would you be interested in visiting the McDonald’s Good To Know website to find out more information? sure why not

[BathshebaDarkstone]

I naturally assumed that fries were made of potatoes.

We go to McDonalds already, not often because DD has sensory issues around food.

[plantsitter]

I would just say lose the frickin' ukelele. It's not 2013 you know.

I take the kids to MacDonalds occasionally but you don't go for the health food. This 'good clean food' approach makes me feel suspicious about what you're hiding, MCDs.

[waitingforgodot]

I watched the video. My son loves McDonald's fries. It hasn't changed my perception per se however he followed a gluten free diet when younger and it was impossible to find out if these fries were gf as so many conflicting stories. Off to check out the website now