July 9th 2024.
It seems like we’re saying goodbye to a beloved menu item in the US – the burger has been removed from McDonald’s menus. As we all know, their menu changes every few weeks, and it’s always tough to see our favorite items go. But don’t worry, there are some core staples that will always remain, like the Big Mac, Quarter Pounder, McNuggets, and the McPlant.
Speaking of the McPlant, there has been some concern about its future in the US after it was recently axed. This vegan burger was first introduced in November 2021 in certain states like Texas, Iowa, California, and Louisiana. According to Joe Erlinger, the president of McDonald’s US, it was initially a success, selling around 500 burgers per week. However, when they expanded the trial to Dallas and San Francisco in 2022, the sales drastically dropped to just 20 per day and even as low as three to five in rural areas.
Unfortunately, the McPlant hasn’t been a hit in America, and as a result, the chain has made the decision to stop offering it across the country. Instead, they will be focusing on their chicken options, which have been performing well. This news left many fans in the UK wondering if the burger, which was created in collaboration with Beyond Meat, would also be taken off their menu.
But have no fear, McPlant fans, your favorite burger isn’t going anywhere in the UK. McDonald’s has confirmed that the changes to the menu in the US will not affect their menu in the UK, so the McPlant will remain available. In fact, it has been such a hit with British customers that a Double McPlant was even released in December 2022.
Fans of the McPlant have been raving about it online, calling it the chain’s “best” burger, “banging”, “next level”, and a “game-changer”. One person on Reddit even said, “McPlant is amazing 10/10 recommended! It’s so good and actually filled me up!” Another fan wrote, “I liked it. Texture is the best I’ve had from a veggie burger and with the sauces etc you can’t taste any difference to the meat one.”
Now, onto a little-known secret about McDonald’s Big Macs – did you know that they are actually slightly different in the UK compared to other countries like the US and Australia? According to Thomas O’Neill, the head of menu at McDonald’s UK & Ireland, there are some subtle differences in the recipe here. For example, they use a different amount of Big Mac Sauce in the UK, which has always been the case.
But that’s not the only difference fans might notice between Big Macs in different countries. Thomas explains, “Fundamentally the idea is that every Big Mac should taste the same wherever you go. But there are market nuances wherever you go in the world, and it could be because we have a different bakery in one country to another. Ultimately, flavor-wise it’s pretty much the same though.”
A spokesperson for McDonald’s also confirmed that there are slight differences in the taste profile of menu items depending on the country you’re in. This is because the ingredients are sourced from different places in each country. However, they reassured customers that the iconic Big Mac sauce recipe remains the same worldwide, so you can expect to receive the same delicious taste no matter where you order it.
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