Unfortunately, no McDonald's menu items are certified as vegan or vegetarian. While some ingredients may not contain animal ingredients, we cannot guarantee that there will be no cross-contamination of ingredients during transportation, storage or preparation in our kitchens.
McPlant® A vegan burger made with a juicy plant-based patty co-developed with Beyond Meat® with vegan sandwich sauce, ketchup, mustard, onion, pickles, lettuce, tomato, and a vegan cheese alternative in a sesame seed bun. Vegan certified by the Vegetarian Society.
Following the success of its McPlant burger, McDonald's kicked off Veganuary celebrations in 2023 by making its vegan burger bigger and better than ever before. The fast-food chain announced it would adding the new Double McPlant to its vegan menu, which boasts two patties from plant-based brand Beyond Meat.
The McPlant is a vegetarian (and in some regions vegan) burger sold by the fast-food chain McDonald's in several European countries. In 2021, McDonald's partnered with Beyond Meat, a Los Angeles–based producer of plant-based meat substitutes, to create the McPlant platform.
Are McDonald's fries vegan in Australia? In Australia, the chips contain no animal ingredients and are cooked in vegetable oils, meaning they are vegan-friendly. The website does note, however, that there is cross contamination risk of egg and dairy products, meaning the fries aren't suitable for allergy sufferers.
The fries are not coated in any fats or substances from an animal. Once at the restaurant, our fries are simply cooked in dedicated frying vats in a non-hydrogenated blend of sunflower and rapeseed oil which is 100 percent suitable for vegans.
Contains: Wheat, Milk. Cooked In The Same Fryer That We Use For Donut Sticks Which Contain A Wheat And Milk Allergen. It'd be understandable, as a vegan, to be annoyed that McDonald's uses milk derivatives in their fries ingredients. But sadly, that's not even the biggest issue.
KFC Australia has launched its first ever plant-based option — Wicked Popcorn. The meat-free bites are made with pea protein and feature the same spice mix as the chain's Wicked Wings. Wicked Popcorn is available in a box, a bowl, or as a Combo option with fries and a drink.
WHAT IS KFC'S VEGAN OPTION? It's a bespoke Quorn™ fillet, coated in our iconic Original Recipe coating, with iceberg lettuce and vegan mayonnaise in a glazed bun.
The McPlant burger contains peas, rice and potatoes, and has been made in conjunction with Beyond Meat, a California-based brand who are becoming well known for plant-based items mimicking meat, including burgers. McDonald's said it will also include mayonnaise and a slice of American cheese, which are not vegan.
Coca-Cola does not contain any ingredients derived from animal sources and can be included in a vegetarian or vegan diet.
No, McDonald's Milkshakes do not contain pork fat. There are no meat based products in McDonald's milkshakes and they have been approved as suitable for vegetarians.
The McPlant failed in every way
Restaurant Business News raised another issue — that many test sites were in rural areas while the demographic most interested in non-meat burgers was in urban communities. McDonald's argument is that for them to alter their kitchen setup, the product has to have a broad appeal.
In 2017, due to a petition which was signed by 220,000 people asking McDonald's for a plant-based food and an increase in US flexitarian foods which are vegan, McDonald's decided to introduce a plant-based food on the menu.
McDonald's discontinued the McPlant test in 2022 and analysts reported slow sales. Plant-based meat is too expensive and adds too much complexity for widespread fast food adoption, an analyst said.
Why aren't your fries suitable for vegans? We don't offer the Vegan Burger as a meal because our fries aren't suitable for vegetarians or vegans, due to being cooked in the same oil as our Popcorn Chicken.
But are the chips in KFC vegan? Unfortunately, KFC chips aren't vegan. They're cooked in the same oil as some of the chicken fryers, preventing them from being vegan; this is why the KFC vegan meal is only a burger and a drink.
Are KFC mashed potatoes vegan? Unfortunately, KFC mashed potatoes are not vegan as they are made with dairy milk.
Our Vegan Whopper Cheese has a dairy-free bun, two patties made with 100% Australian veggies, and is topped with Vegan Cheese, fresh salad and creamy Vegan Mayo. Enjoy with our golden, thick cut Chips (yes, they're Vegan too)! Tell us when you're hungry and we'll fire up the grills and deliver directly to your door.
Since chicken fat is a animal product, KFC's gravy is not suitable for vegetarians and vegans.
The plant-based burger uses Quorn (made from Mycoprotein) as its meat replacement. The meat alternative comes coated in KFC's famous secret blend of 11 herbs and spices. The burger also comes served with vegan mayo and iceberg lettuce.
Does Macca's have any vegetarian or vegan menu options? Unfortunately, no McDonald's menu items are certified as vegan or vegetarian.
The regular bun and the toppings (pickle slices, onions, ketchup, and mustard) are all vegan, and as always, you can add lettuce and tomato to dress it up a bit.
McDonald's Apple Pies are made with ingredients that are suitable for vegetarians (i.e. contain no ingredients of animal origin) and they are cooked in dedicated frying vats using a non hydrogenated blend of rapeseed and sunflower oil (100% vegetable oil).