I'd like to see someone make a vegan big mac that tastes and looks virtually identical to an actual big mac and then sell it outside a Mcdonalds for the same price and then interview people there and film this and put it online. Although I also would not be surprised if someone has already done this.

I love that idea!

Five Guys has my favorite fried in peanut oil! They also have malt vinegar!

I'd like to see someone make a vegan big mac that tastes and looks virtually identical to an actual big mac and then sell it outside a Mcdonalds for the same price and then interview people there and film this and put it online. Although I also would not be surprised if someone has already done this.

McDonald's website says that their fries are not vegetarian or vegan.
They used to use beef lard in their french fry oil. but I think they stopped but not use some beef flavoring in their seasoning.

They're different in different countries. In US they do use beef flavoring-real beef

McDonald's website says that their fries are not vegetarian or vegan.
They used to use beef lard in their french fry oil. but I think they stopped but not use some beef flavoring in their seasoning.

According to the interweb, McDonald's fries in the US currently have milk hidden in the ingredients so not vegan.

lv

According to the interweb, McDonald's fries in the US currently have milk hidden in the ingredients so not vegan.

lv

I didn't know about dairy, but McDonalds fries still have beef as flavoring!
I've always thought they tasted like crap when I was omni

According to the interweb, McDonald's fries in the US currently have milk hidden in the ingredients so not vegan.

lv

Doesn't McDonald's have different menus based on region of the country in America? I don't see why they couldn't have tried it out in San Diego or L.A., I guarantee it would have been a hit since a lot of people like McDonald's fries and those are vegan.

I don't think it could be as un-healthy as a beef burger.
but why Finland. Are there a lot of vegans in Finland? I think if they wanted it to succeed they would put it in San Francisco.

I understood silva, when saying "your input isn't needed", was referring to going to McDonalds as an unhappy vegan customer, rather than adding a negative post to the thread. "Discouraging other members from posting" is against VB rules, not the kind of thing that an esteemed moderator like silva would get involved in.


Lv

It's a public forum and unless it's specifically stated by the OP to only comment if you fully support and plan to partake in something, all opinions/input are welcomed, as far as I understand things, obviously as long as they aren't breaking the rules or spamming.

It's a public forum and unless it's specifically stated by the OP to only comment if you fully support and plan to partake in something, all opinions/input are welcomed, as far as I understand things, obviously as long as they aren't breaking the rules or spamming.

I get that all health concious folks aren't going to McDonalds, either omni or veg, but we need to look at the introduction of a vegan more as an addition to their menu. It doesn't need to be marketed exclusively towards vegans, but to include them as well as give meateaters another choice. For omnis it would be a healthier choice. For veg'ns it would an option

If you don't like it don't go, your input isn't needed

Sounds interesting. Wish they'd make their normal fries vegan... but then I'm probably healthier consuming less fried potato products:P

Wow. I am sure it is filled with processed soy and oil and likely as fattening as a beef burger BUT I am glad to see the option I guess. I still think supporting fast food establishments is not a great idea but that is just me.

International fast-food giant McDonald’s introduced the McVegan burger to the menu this week at its Tampere, Finland location. The vegan as-is burger is made with a soy patty and is served with an eggless “McFeast” sauce, while vegan French fries—baked in vegetable oil in a separate cooking pot—are available as a side. Christoffer Rönnblad, marking director of McDonald’s in Finland, told Finnish media outlet MTV that the burger is part of a trial to test for customer demand, and its success will determine whether McDonald’s introduces the plant-based option worldwide. “At least the feedback that we have quickly received, and what reception has been online yesterday and already the other day,” Rönnblad said, “it has been quite positive. We are going to be positive in this test.” In May, McDonald’s added the vegan-friendly “McVeggie”—made vegan by removing cheese—to its menus in locations across Norway.