Archive · 24 Jul 2025
McDonald's India Adds Protein Slice to Combat Deficiency
McDonald's in India has added a new protein boost to their burgers!
They're now offering a plant-based 'protein slice' that adds extra protein to any burger you choose.
These slices are made from plants like soy and peas, and they are vegetarian.
The company hopes to help people get more protein in their diets because many adults in India don't get enough.
This new addition is part of a bigger plan to offer 'Real Food, Real Good'.
McDonald's India introduced a plant-based protein slice for burgers.
The protein slice adds 5 grams of protein to any burger.
These slices are vegetarian, made from soy, pea, and whey protein.
Developed with CSIR–CFTRI, aiming to address protein deficiency.
Customers can customize protein intake by adding multiple slices.
- Who
- McDonald's India and Westlife Foodworld
- What
- McDonald's India launched a plant-based protein slice for burgers.
- When
- The launch happened recently.
- Where
- McDonald's India (West & South)
- Why
- To address protein deficiency and add nutritional value.
- Product
- Plant-based protein slice
- Protein Boost
- 5 grams per slice
- Ingredients
- Soy, pea, and whey protein
- Vegetarian?
- Yes
- Collaboration
- CSIR–CFTRI
- Objective
- To counter protein deficiency