Quarter Pounder

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Quarter Pounder

The Quarter Pounder (pronunciation: /ˈkwɔːrtər ˈpaʊndər/) is a popular hamburger product from the international fast-food chain, McDonald's. It was first introduced in 1971 and has since become a staple item on the menu.

Etymology

The term "Quarter Pounder" is derived from the weight of the beef patty used in the burger, which is approximately a quarter of a pound prior to cooking. The name is an example of descriptive naming, a common practice in product marketing.

Description

The standard Quarter Pounder consists of a 0.25 lb beef patty, two slices of cheese, pickles, raw onion, ketchup, and mustard, served on a sesame seed bun. Variations of the Quarter Pounder, such as the Quarter Pounder with Cheese, or the Deluxe Quarter Pounder, include additional or different ingredients.

Related Terms

  • Hamburger: A sandwich consisting of one or more cooked patties of ground meat, usually beef, placed inside a sliced bread roll or bun.
  • Fast food: A type of mass-produced food designed for commercial resale and with a strong priority placed on "speed of service" versus other relevant factors involved in culinary science.
  • McDonald's: An American multinational fast food corporation, founded in 1940 as a restaurant operated by Richard and Maurice McDonald, in San Bernardino, California, United States.

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