Posted on 06/07/2023 6:03:28 AM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin
One of Taco Bell’s most recognizable menu items is going vegan.
The chain is testing a vegan Crunchwrap, marking the first time that Taco Bell has sold a fully vegan entree.
Similar to a traditional Crunchwrap, the vegan version uses a “proprietary, boldly seasoned” plant-based protein created by the company, and is then topped with two vegan sauces: a blanco sauce (similar to sour cream) and a vegan nacho sauce. Then it’s all wrapped in a crunchy tostada shell.
However, it’s not going nationwide just yet: A total of three Taco Bell locations — one each in New York City, Hollywood and Orlando — will sell the vegan Crunchwrap beginning June 8 until supplies last. Those cities were selected because they have “notable vegan populations,” the company said. The vegan version is priced the same as a traditional wrap, which ranges from $4.99 to $6.79 depending on the city.
Although the menu item can be classified as vegan since it doesn’t contain any animal ingredients, it might not appeal to strict vegans: The company warns that “cross-contact” might occur among the foods at the restaurant’s kitchens.
The plant-based protein can’t be ordered in Taco Bell’s other menu items during the testing phase.
For the past few years, Taco Bell has been experimenting with bringing a plant-based protein food to market. It struck a deal with Beyond Meat in 2021 to use their plant-based meat, but this new menu item doesn’t use Beyond’s products. Taco Bell’s plant-based meat alternative is a “soy and pea protein blend that is boldly seasoned and inspired by classic Taco Bell flavors,” the company told CNN.
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YUM! Not.
Gotta love capitalism. It might fail but the company is giving it a try. I won’t try it but many will.
Why ? vegans would never go there because of the meat ,LOL
YUM! Not.
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That is your choice and thank God above that you
have choices to make in your assigned lifetime.
I don’t want to put that much SOY into my system. I’m all for free choice.
Soy will turn you into a Girly Man
Well, it isn’t like their “meat” was actual meat anyway.
“plant-based protein”
...a.k.a. BEANS. Why go to the lab to create frankenfoods when the answer is right there?
Beans, the magical fruit!
When I don’t want meat I REALLY don’t want fake meat. There are so many wonderful things that can be done with rice, beans, squash and much more.
I no longer patronize Taco Bell, but a good meatless (not vegan) entree was the seven-layer burrito. $1.50 got you a well filled burrito with cheese food product, pseudo guacamole, sour cream, beans, lettuce, tomato, etc.
I still miss the Meximelt.
(I observed this as a mentor for the robotics club)
Drop 100, fire for affect.
The more you toot, the better you feel.
Another phrase where you know what they meant but they couldn't say it coherently. Try "...beginning June 8 while supplies last..."
I know, I know, picky, picky. Sigh.
Not sure if strict vegans would eat anything from a place that processes any meat. I hope the strict vegans never find out about allowable limits of bug or bug parts in grain supplies.
How about beginning June 8 until initial supplies RUN OUT?
Toot, toot!
🤤 chemicals…🤤
So excited for more chemicals…🙄
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