10 Fast Food Facts That Employees Prefer to Keep Quiet (10 photos)

These days, everyone has heard of fast food, if they haven't tried it. Time is of the essence for modern people, so speed is paramount. That's why fast food is so easily taking over the world. But remember, moderation is key, so don't overindulge in your favorite hamburgers.

While fast food is incredibly popular, well-known chains are trying to convert even more people to their faith. Here are 10 secrets that fast food chain employees prefer to keep quiet.





The best time to visit is rush hour

The ideal time to visit fast food restaurants is during peak hours: from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. It's hard to find a table, but this is when the food is freshest.



If you want fresh fries, order them without salt.

Fries are salted when the whole batch is ready. If you ask for unsalted fries, you'll get freshly made ones.





The smell from the kitchen is a marketing ploy

When passing a fast food place, it's hard to resist going in if you can smell the kitchen. And this is no coincidence. Many fast food restaurants try to ensure that the smell from the kitchen reaches customers and passersby. For example, they leave the doors open.



Soda is cheaper than tea because it stimulates the appetite.

In many places, carbonated drinks are cheaper than tea. This is because sugary soda doesn't quench your thirst, and carbon dioxide stimulates the appetite.



French fries are made from 19 ingredients.

The legendary flavor of French fries is achieved by blending about 20 ingredients. The main ingredient is potatoes, but they also contain fats, various additives, and flavor enhancers.



Don't arrive early in the morning

Waking up early is great, of course, but don't go to fast food restaurants early in the morning, just waiting for them to open. At that time, the workers are cleaning the kitchen with cleaning products that could contaminate your food. Don't take any chances.



Fast food is much more caloric than it was 30 years ago.

Today, portion sizes of favorite foods have increased significantly, as have their calorie content. For example, a cheeseburger contains 75% more calories than its 1980s predecessor. Twenty years ago, french fries had half the calories, and pizza has increased in size by 70%.



The amount of sugar in milkshakes is 2-3 times higher than the recommended amount.

A milkshake is a classic fast-food drink, especially popular in the summer. The average daily sugar intake is 30-60 grams, while one milkshake contains about 85 grams of sugar.



Food tastes much better when you eat it with your hands.

Have you ever wondered why fast food restaurants rarely provide cutlery? Perhaps because eating with your hands tastes better, you enjoy the food more, and as a result, you order more.



The taps on soda machines are almost always dirty.

They're difficult to clean. Just imagine how many bacteria and germs accumulate there. And from the sugar, which is abundant there, they multiply even faster.