#TSRFoodies: Chile, who isnt going vegan now-a-days. #McDonalds, which is the largest fast food chain in the world, is officially making a move into the vegan market, starting with their famous nuggets.
A rep for the chain said the new chicken-free #McNuggets are made with a mashed potato base that is mixed with chickpeas, onions, carrots and corn, then coated in breadcrumbs until theyre fried crispy, @todayshow reports.
But the nuggets havent made their way to the U.S. just yet. McDonalds is only testing them out in Norway.
The vegan option is the latest in a series of vegetarian-friendly releases from McDonalds. Back in January, McDonalds announced via Instagram that it had added McFalafel to its menu in Sweden.
That same month, the chain rolled out a vegan Happy Meal in the UK, which featured a flour tortilla wrap filled with veggies. The wrap, which is available in both kid-friendly and adult versions, contains breaded vegetable tenders.
Back in 2017, McDonalds offered its first vegan burger called The McVegan to the people of Finland. The burger is soy-based and became a permanent menu staple in Finland by the end of the year.
In the U.S., the McDonalds headquarters eatery in Chicago launched a vegan burger as well this past December, calling it the McAloo Tikki, which is one of the chains best-selling products from its restaurant menu in India.
The Chicago location actually offers a variety of international menu items not readily found at most McDonalds locations in the U.S. The McAloo Tikki features a veggie patty that is made from potatoes and peas, topped with red onions, tomato slices and an eggless tomato mayo. Despite many U.S. consumers looking for more vegan options at McDonald’s, the McAloo Tikki hasnt rolled out anywhere else in America.
Roommates, would you be willing to try McDonalds vegan food? Let us know!
TSR STAFF: Christina C! @cdelafresh
