Maccas inside info needed

smally289 · 04-01-2007, 09:02 PM

Does anyone here know the brand of caramel topping that Maccas use in their sundae's?

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04-01-2007, 10:25 PM

I think they they get all of that from Masterfoods corp.

They come to Maccas in sealed 1 litre bags. The pouches are plain unmarked other than the flavour and use by.

It could also be Cadbury but the stuff that Maccas gets from them is usually branded and marked like Flake and the McFlurry toppings

HLC · 06-01-2007, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackLS

I think they they get all of that from Masterfoods corp.

They come to Maccas in sealed 1 litre bags. The pouches are plain unmarked other than the flavour and use by.

It could also be Cadbury but the stuff that Maccas gets from them is usually branded and marked like Flake and the McFlurry toppings

this is all true.

i work at Maccas.

-=FoRdEseries=- · 07-01-2007, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by HLC

this is all true.

i work at Maccas.

2nd that..

Scott · 04-01-2007, 10:29 PM

A friend who worked there once told me you could buy anything Macca's uses over the counter in the store. Don't know if it's true but if it is you might be able to just buy a bag??

SNB05T · 04-01-2007, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by GTP006

A friend who worked there once told me you could buy anything Macca's uses over the counter in the store. Don't know if it's true but if it is you might be able to just buy a bag??

i think it depends on the store you go to and what you want it for, because my brother's a manager of a maccas store we can get just about anything from the store including helium gas and balloons

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04-01-2007, 10:33 PM

If you're good mates with someone who works there, preferably working an open or close shift, its pretty easy to scab a bag off the shelf

chief · 04-01-2007, 10:34 PM

My brother worked at Hungry Jacks for a while and would usually take a 1 litre bag of caramel topping every now and then.

That is where I got my "Ford Tought Blvd" sign from. Thanks Hungry Jacks.

XRchic · 05-01-2007, 12:12 AM

Yum, Ill have a bag of that stuff too!!!

BAFalconXT · 05-01-2007, 12:22 AM

I think its IXL, you can buy it at Woolworths etc, tastes exactly the same.

Danny · 05-01-2007, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by BAFalconXT

I think its IXL, you can buy it at Woolworths etc, tastes exactly the same.

It can't be. Maccas don't have a contract with IXL. Even all over the world, maccas caramel topping tastes the same. I've never bought a caramel topping from any shop that ever tated like it, and beleive me I have tried. It is fantastic tasting caramel topping, I'll give that to them..

Bucket · 06-01-2007, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Danny

It is fantastic tasting caramel topping, I'll give that to them..

It has their one key ingredient that is as bigger secret as the colonel's 11 secret herbs and spices...

salt...

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CaRtZ · 05-01-2007, 12:30 AM

it is a special mix for McDonald's only use. i will get the details up tomorrow night when i finish workin there!

BAFalconXT · 05-01-2007, 12:44 AM

You would be suprised... Most major chains, buy from other name brand companies. eg KFC uses Ighams chicken(at least in SA), the cheese at Dominos in SA at least is made by farmers Union. Maccas and other companies vary their products slightly around the world to suit local produce. And their receipies and bought/sold under licence agreements to other companies.

CaRtZ · 05-01-2007, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by BAFalconXT

You would be suprised... Most major chains, buy from other name brand companies. eg KFC uses Ighams chicken(at least in SA), the cheese at Dominos in SA at least is made by farmers Union. Maccas and other companies vary their products slightly around the world to suit local produce. And their receipies and bought/sold under licence agreements to other companies.

eg. meat is produced by 100% Australian Beef. it is the company name. like i said il get the info up here bout this time tomorrow for ya

Van D · 05-01-2007, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by CaRtZ

eg. meat is produced by 100% Australian Beef. it is the company name. like i said il get the info up here bout this time tomorrow for ya

I think you'll find that's a myth. They get it from OSI and AFC.

Paxton · 05-01-2007, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by popinfresh

I think you'll find that's a myth. They get it from OSI and AFC.

Correct. Meat is From FJ Walkers, OSi and AFC. Fries are from Walkers also.

All of the McDonald's sauces and Toppings are produced exclusively for McDonald's. It has been eight years since I was a McManager, however I doubt nothing has changed.

My Store had Surveillance cameras in the 'Cage' (Dry storage Areas) so any pilfering was deterred. That didn't stop some people stealing the Monopoly Fry Boxes and Cups. Made for interesting Crew Meetings...

05-01-2007, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Paxton

Correct. Meat is From FJ Walkers, OSi and AFC. Fries are from Walkers also.

All of the McDonald's sauces and Toppings are produced exclusively for McDonald's. It has been eight years since I was a McManager, however I doubt nothing has changed.

My Store had Surveillance cameras in the 'Cage' (Dry storage Areas) so any pilfering was deterred. That didn't stop some people stealing the Monopoly Fry Boxes and Cups. Made for interesting Crew Meetings...

Fries i thought were simplot, at least they are in NSW.

Mental · 05-01-2007, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by CaRtZ

eg. meat is produced by 100% Australian Beef. it is the company name. like i said il get the info up here bout this time tomorrow for ya

That USED to be the case many many moons ago, they got done big time for it.

Van D · 05-01-2007, 12:44 AM

Just find a mate who works there.. We used to get bags of mini m&m's, oreo stuff for mcflurry's and the sundae topping.. Cookies too, lol.

SpoolMan · 05-01-2007, 01:38 AM

ACA will know or try today tonight.

Pedro · 05-01-2007, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by smally351

Does anyone here know the brand of caramel topping that Maccas use in their sundae's?

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What ever it is ... it'll kill you like the rest of the crap they and other fast food outlets sell.

05-01-2007, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Pedro

What ever it is ... it'll kill you like the rest of the crap they and other fast food outlets sell.

When I worked at Maccas, from 2001 to 2005, I was doing 5 shifts a week, 3 shifts after school and 2 on the weekend. I ate at least 1 Maccas meal(sometimes 2 meals) everyday day for 5 days of every week, and had all the energy I needed for 8-3:30 at school and 4 to 12pm at work. I was still growing when I first started (being a 14, 9months on my first day), but never went over 74kg even being 18. I remember getting a physical checkup at the end of 2002 and I came through all the tests with flying colours.

Its only after I left working there where it was hustle for an 8 hour shift, got a job sitting down in an office all day and also stopped eating heaps of fast food that I gained weight to where I am now, ~95kg.

Remember the Supersize-me documentary? If you stopped doing anything physical, whatever you eat will make you like that. Especially if you overinduldge on one type food. I could make a similar documentary on problems excessive fruit consumption can give you... Its all about balance and what energy you put into yourself you have to output.

**GasoLane** · 06-01-2007, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Pedro

What ever it is ... it'll kill you like the rest of the crap they and other fast food outlets sell.

OH NO I"m Going to die!! I've been eating Maccas -and other brands before Maccas came to OZ- for over 20yrs!

Gee I wish I'd found this out sooner

TruBlu351 · 05-01-2007, 08:53 AM

I used to work at Maccas!........20 years ago!

Every "Sunday" night, pardon the pun, they'd empty out the caramel and chocolate topping plungers! I was polite enought to take large cups of it home. I can't believe I used to eat that stuff straight mmmm :sm_drool:

smally289 · 05-01-2007, 10:09 AM

My Missus wants to find this out so we can buy some. When I told her that someone on here would know, she looked at me like I was from another planet!!

Melz EL · 05-01-2007, 11:01 AM

I guess same could be said to a car lol

chief · 05-01-2007, 02:51 PM

I used to make my own syrup to go on pancakes. Made it with brown suger and little water and butter. Add a thinly chopped banana and it just brings even more flavour to the table.

-=FoRdEseries=- · 07-01-2007, 04:52 PM

Yeah i took a look at the caramal sundae topping box, i didnt catch the name, but the lable on the box says its made in new zealand.. If ya really want some caramal topping, just go into a maccas and ask if you can get a sundae cup filled with caramal topping. they may think 'what the hell is this guy on?' but its prob worth it if you like it alot.

heres an interesting thing that maccas does, you can get a sundae lid filled with pickles for free, you can even get a cup filled with pickles, but you have to pay for the cup. I have only been asked about the cup filled with pickles twice and happly gave it to m. Cant remember how much it was though.. Hope that helps.

**GasoLane** · 07-01-2007, 05:14 PM

Maccas management are very accommodating people. My wife used to buy cartons of straws there for her hairdressing salon