Foodies have been consistently surprised by all the fast-food secrets they have had no idea about. For example, last year McDonald's fans were shook to discover a secret Sweet 'n Sour Sauce ingredient.
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Now, in some more disturbing revealation about McDonald's, some people have alleged that one of McDonald's most popular vegetarian menu items might not be vegetarian at all.
As reported by indy100, a TikToker shared a video alleging that the delicious taste of McDonald's fries comes from beef flavouring. At the same time, even animal rights organisation PETA shared a similar statement regarding McDonald's fries on their Facebook page. All this has led to huge uproar from the fast-food brand's consumers.
Here is what happened and what McDonald's has to say about the matter.
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People allege McDonald's fries are not vegetarian
TikToker @jordan_the_stallion8 shared a TikTok which purported to explain why McDonald's fries taste different from everybody else's fries. The reason according to him is,
It’s because McDonald’s cooks [its] fries with beef flavouring mixed within their vegetable oil so that’s why the fries taste so good, but also so different from everybody else’s.
As the TikToker states, it was indeed 'bad news for vegetarians.'
Even Peta shared their thoughts on the matter saying,
Even McDonald's FRIES aren't suitable for vegetarians
@jordan_the_stallion8 #stitch with @youraveragetechbro #fypシ
♬ original sound - Jordan_The_Stallion8
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McDonald's reaction to the accusation
People are having some pretty strong reactions to this accusation. One person agreed with the information saying,
This is true, I went to culinary school with someone who worked there
There were also people who did not agree with the video. One former employee states,
as a person who worked at McDs for 13 years I can say that was total bunk. we used the same oil for fries, chicken and fish.
To the relief of McDonald's lovers in the UK, per McDonald's statement published by Mirror, McDonald's fries in the UK are completely vegetarian. The statement reads,
McDonald's French Fries are officially accredited by the Vegetarian Society.
The brand states that their fries are made with McCain's from Russet Burbank, Pentland Dell and Shepody potatoes, which are chosen for their quality, taste and long shape when cut.
They are 'not coated in any fats or substances from an animal' and are simply cooked in dedicated frying vats in a non-hydrogenated blend of sunflower and rapeseed oil.
Sources used:
indy100: 'Fast food expert claims that McDonald's fries are not vegetarian'
Mirror: 'McDonald's UK settles debate after Peta claims fries aren't vegetarian'
TikTok: @jordan_the_stallion8
