McDonald's tests steamer cooking

McDonald’s Corp. is in the early stages of testing a steamer that could cook shrimp, broccoli and oatmeal, indicating that such possible products “speak to a healthier and more expansive product focus going forward” for the world’s largest fast-food chain. Health-conscious menu offerings such as salads and snack wraps have played a critical role in the recent turnaround of Oak Brook-based McDonald’s. The steamer could also cook scrambled eggs in 10 seconds. McDonald’s also told analysts during a meeting Thursday about an energy-efficient fryer that uses 20% less energy and 40% less oil.

Steve - I'll believe when I see it. The wraps and salads (especially with dressings) are nothing to write home about. However, when McDonald's makes "improvements" to their menus, the competition often follows suit.