McDonald's makes oil change

McDonald’s New Zealand has taken a step forward with oil changes, resulting in a blend that is lower in saturated fat and virtually trans fat free.

In June 2004, the company’s restaurants changed to a vegetable cooking oil blend, with a trans fat level of less than 1%. Now its suppliers will be partially cooking products in non-hydrogenated canola oil, reducing saturated fat levels.

This latest change means a total reduction of more than 725 tonnes of saturated fat, or an 83% reduction in saturated fats compared to early 2004. We’d love to see other fast food chains follow suit (but remember, this isn’t an excuse to eat more fries!).