McDonald's has added its first ever plant-based burger to UK menus after co-developing a new patty with Beyond Meat®.
The plant-based burger comes with bespoke vegan cheese, which "tastes just like McDonald's iconic cheese slices," and a brand new vegan sandwich sauce.
It's being added to just 10 menus to begin with, before being made available in a further 250 restaurants in October. McDonald's will then roll it out nationwide in 2022.
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Called the McPlant Burger, the meat-free menu option features a vegan sesame bun, mustard, ketchup, vegan Sauce, fresh onion, pickles, lettuce, tomato and vegan cheese.
According to The Mirror 's taste test, the "burger finely imitates the taste and texture of meat."
It is also cooked separately from other McDonald's burgers and sandwiches using dedicated utensils.
McDonald's UK&I said it has spent three years on research and development on the McPlant Burger and is bringing it to the UK after officially unveiling its global McPlant platform in 2020.
The UK&I version of the McPlant is fully accredited as vegan by the Vegetarian Society to ensure it meets the highest vegan standards.
Chief Marketing Officer of McDonald's UK and Ireland, Michelle Graham-Clare, said: "We're so pleased to be finally launching McPlant in the UK and Ireland. As with every McDonald's offering, we take our time to ensure it meets the highest standards and is something that all our customers will enjoy.
"We are always looking for different ways to innovate and meet our customers' needs, and with McPlant we have a delicious plant-based burger that will appeal to everyone. Whether you’re vegan or just fancy a plant-based patty, we’re confident you will enjoy the McPlant."
When will McDonald's McPlant Burger be available?
McPlant will be available in 10 restaurants in Coventry from September 29.
And in over 250 branches from October, including Cardiff and Swansea restaurants, and nationwide from January.
For a full list of restaurants visit mcdonalds.co.uk/mcplant.
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