McDonald’s will finally have a vegan burger on the menu in the UK and Ireland after years of food research in a bid to create the perfect offering.
The fast food chain will trial the new £3.49 McPlant in 10 restaurants in Coventry, England, from the end of September and in a further 250 branches from October 13.
It’s hoped it will expand the offering nationwide next year.
The McPlant is made up of a vegan sesame bun, mustard, ketchup, vegan sauce, onion, pickles, lettuce, tomato and vegan cheese.
It will also be cooked separately from other McDonald’s burgers and sandwiches using separate utensils.
McDonald’s said its first ever plant-based burger “delivers the same great taste and experience you would expect from a McDonald’s burger”.
That's right, the #McPlant is coming to the UK 🙌
Vegan approved by the @VegSoc with a patty co-produced by @BeyondMeat.
The countdown to 13th October begins! 🌱 pic.twitter.com/JJZDpOegBi
— McDonald's UK (@McDonaldsUK) September 9, 2021