We Didn't Expect To Find This One Ingredient In McDonald's Chicken Nuggets
BY Nathan Legare
For millions, McDonald's iconic chicken McNuggets are the favorite menu item. Still, many fans likely won't know it has celery salt, even after reading the ingredients list.
This is because McDonald's in the U.S. uses the umbrella term "spices" in its official ingredients list. In the UK, however, celery is not only listed but highlighted in bold.
Grant Imahara, formerly of “MythBusters,” told the Los Angeles Times that celery salt, a blend of table salt and crushed celery seeds, was added to the breading with white pepper.
It's likely added to the McNuggets to add a burst of umami goodness. Plus, the spice's savory flavor with a peppery aftertaste really cuts through the breading's fatty richness.