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Christine Younan & Julia Banim

People astonished to discover McDonald's Filet-O-Fish's religious origin

When you think of the McDonald's menu, your mind may automatically go to meaty classics such as the Big Mac, McChicken Sandwich meals, or maybe a bag of iconic crispy nuggets. There is of course however a famous fish offering - the Filet-O-Fish.

A staple of the menu for years, the Filet-O-Fish is made up of breadcrumbed white Hoki or Pollock fish on a bun, with tartare sauce and a slice of cheese.

The meal was first created by Lou Groen, a businessman and franchise owner of a McDonald's branch in Cincinnati, US. In 1962, it became the very first non-hamburger item to be added to the menu, by the then-new company owner, Ray Kroc.

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