<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> > Jenny posted: I tell them,(McDonalds) make the burger like > normal, with all the condiments and other things on it, but let the > lettuce > act as the bun. > > McDonalds will add all the condiments- unknown ketchup, a pickle of > unknown vinegar origin, and perhaps some kind of mayonnaise mystery > sauce. None of those items have been verified as GF, and may be changed > without any notification to you ie glutenous THIS week. > > I'd recommend being on the safe side & just order burgers, tomato & > lettuce. Those other items can cause a reaction/damage. > > Fran USA Dear Jenny and Fran, I happen to know (due to a friend having worked in McDonalds - in Australia) that most of the burger patties are largely made of tvp (textured vegetable protein) - which i believe has gluten in it. Even the all beef patties will have wheat flour in them to hold the pattie together! Sorry....:( --------------------------------------------------- ~(~ Carol R McKay mailto:[log in to unmask] @ GPO Box 562, Sydney NSW 2001, Australia ---------------------------------------------------