The shocking secret behind why McDonald’s fries taste so good is now being unveiled in the open.

This is all thanks to one leading TikTok user who set the record straight through his account on the leading social media app.

It goes without saying that if there’s one place that never fails in terms of fries, it’s McDonald’s. The leading fast-food chain in the US is known for some great hamburgers and fries and you just can’t get enough of the comfort food on offer.

Be it any adult or a child, McDonald’s fries always hits the spot and it wouldn’t be wrong to mention that it’s irresistible for obvious reasons.

But no matter how many homemade recipes or those from the experts are taken on board, you just can’t get the same taste and texture as McDonald’s fries. And that is what brings us to this next story about why the fries do taste so good.

The TikToker is famous for withholding the juiciest secrets from the fast food industry and now, he’s turning his attention to fries online. And it’s a little controversial too.

So the truth according to him is that the fries aren’t exactly your definition of being vegetarian-friendly. Yes, they’re a world-famous endeavor and they contain a dash of beef flavoring for that extra oomph he adds.

When you look at the company’s online menu, you’ll find natural beef flavor enlisted as an ingredient. Therefore, 26-year-old TikToker Jordan Howlett says this is the reason why the endeavor is so much differnet than all other places.

McDonald’s cooks the fries in vegetable oil mixed with beef flavor. His video has racked up more than 9 million views and many did seem to be in awe by the news while others claim they couldn’t be bothered. But the most extreme reactions came from those who were vegetarians.