‘Why?': Aussies baffled by ‘white dot' on all Macca's burgers
Social media has been set alight with people sharing their shock at discovering the mysterious dot, which seems to appear on almost every iconic Macca's burger.
Posts and videos racked up thousands of comments from confused customers, with some joking it must be mould, a 'secret tracking device' or even proof the buns were lab-grown.
But the truth, as it turns out, is far less sinister.
A spokesperson for McDonald's Australia told news.com.au that the burgers are about as real as it gets.
'Macca's delicious burger buns are produced right here in Australia, baked fresh with 100 per cent Aussie wheat for that signature taste and quality we all know and love.
'Those little marks on the buns are formed during the baking process, as we create the perfect, fresh, fluffy bun for your Macca's favourites,' they said.
Essentially, the dot is nothing more than a baking quirk.
During the process, bakers dust the dough with flour to stop it sticking to trays and equipment – sometimes leaving a pale spot behind once the buns are baked.
Thankfully, the practice is a common occurrence in commercial baking and is entirely harmless to consumers.
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