Can vegetarians eat McDonald's fries?

In the United States, McDonald's fries are flavored with 'natural beef flavoring'. The fast food chain is not required to disclose whether or not this contains actual meat or not. However, the company does state that the fries are not suitable for vegetarians.
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Are McDonald's fries OK for vegetarians?

We hate to be the bearer of bad news, but McDonald's french fries in the United States are not vegan, and they actually are not even vegetarian, surprisingly. As reported by World of Vegan, the delicious fries at Mickey D's contain dairy with milk and meat with beef.
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Can you eat french fries as a vegetarian?

Are French fries vegan? Short answer: Yes! Most fries are 100 percent vegan—but in some (rare) cases, they aren't. For example, McDonald's French fries contain beef fat!
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Do Mcdonalds french fries have beef?

Yes. When our suppliers partially fry our cut potatoes, they use an oil blend that contains beef flavoring. This ensures the great-tasting and recognizable flavor we all love from our World Famous Fries®. The fries are cooked in our kitchens, seasoned with salt, and served hot to you.
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Does McDonald's use animal fat French fries?

At this time McDonald's in the US did use beef tallow in its fries but replaced it with vegetable oil in the 1990s. It does however use "natural beef flavour" in the oil blend that the fries are cooked in before being frozen and shipped to stores around the nation.
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Are McDonalds Fries Vegan (or Remotely Healthy)?



Is Mcdonalds chips vegetarian?

Are McDonald's fries vegan in the UK? McDonald's fries in the UK are 100% vegan and are approved by the Vegetarian Society. The chips are made from potatoes and a blend of sunflower oil and rapeseed oil. They are cooked in dedicated frying vats separately from any animal products.
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Are McDonald's hash browns vegetarian?

The short answer here is, no, McDonald's Hash Browns are not vegan. But, why not, you might ask. After all, hash browns are just potatoes and potatoes are vegan, so, what's the problem? Simply put, their Hash Browns contain natural beef flavoring and dairy.
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Is McDonald french fries vegan?

Unfortunately NOT Vegan at McDonald's (in the US):

French Fries (contain “Natural Beef Flavor [Wheat and Milk Derivatives]” and are fried in beef fat) Hash Browns (contain milk and fried in beef fat)
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Why McDonald's fries are not vegan?

The short answer here is, no, McDonald's French Fries are not vegan. But why not, you might ask. After all, French Fries are just potatoes and potatoes are vegan, so, what's the issue? The issue is their French Fries contain natural beef flavoring and dairy.
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Is anything vegan at mcdonalds?

There are currently no vegan sandwiches, wraps, or breakfast items available on US menus. To add insult to injury, US McDonald's locations still include “Natural Beef Flavor [Wheat and Milk Derivatives]” in their French Fries even though the rest of world's McDonald's fries are vegan.
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What's in Mcdonald's fries?

French Fries

Ingredients: Potatoes, Vegetable Oil (canola Oil, Corn Oil, Soybean Oil, Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Natural Beef Flavor [wheat And Milk Derivatives]*), Dextrose, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate (maintain Color), Salt. *natural Beef Flavor Contains Hydrolyzed Wheat And Hydrolyzed Milk As Starting Ingredients.
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Are KFC fries vegetarian?

Why are KFC fries not vegan? The restaurant explains: “We don't offer the Vegan Burger as a meal because our fries aren't suitable for vegetarians or vegans. “This is due to being cooked in the same oil as our Popcorn Chicken. We know this is disappointing, but both beans and corn are vegan-friendly.”
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What are Mcdonald's french fries made of?

Potatoes, Vegetable Oil (Canola Oil, Soybean Oil, Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Natural Beef Flavor [Wheat and Milk Derivatives]*, Citric Acid [Preservative], Dextrose, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate (Maintain Color), Salt.
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Is McDonald's poutine vegetarian?

No products are certified as vegetarian; products may contain trace amounts of ingredients derived from animals. Our fried menu items are cooked in a vegetable oil blend with citric acid added as a processing aid and dimethylpolysiloxane to reduce oil splatter when cooking.
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Are McDonald's fries potatoes?

Multiple varieties of potatoes go into one batch.

You're probably familiar with Russet potatoes, which make for great baked potatoes and fries. But McDonald's notes on its website that it uses four common potato types—Russet Burbank, Russet Ranger, Umatilla Russet, and Shepody potatoes—to create its fries.
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Are burger King fries vegetarian?

Unlike fries from many other fast-food chains, the classic fries from Burger King are vegan. Note that from a health standpoint, just one serving contributes a lot of sodium, fat, and calories.
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Are Wendys fries vegetarian?

Yes, Wendy's fries are vegan! They are made without any animal products. Just note that they are fried in the same oil as Wendy's other food, which makes it a no-go for some vegans.
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Are Chick Fil A fries vegetarian?

yes, our Waffle Potato Fries® are vegan-friendly!
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Are Five Guys fries vegan?

Five Guys Style Fries

Five Guys' menu states that the standard french fries/regular fries they carry are made from homemade, fresh-cut potatoes, deep-fried in 100 percent, no cholesterol, peanut oil [1] -- which means they are a safe vegan option!
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Are Mcdonalds fries vegetarian UK?

Fries made in the UK contain a handful of ingredients - potatoes, sunflower oil, rapeseed oil and dextrose, a natural sugar. The Vegetarian society recognises the fries in the UK and gives them accreditation.
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Are McDonald's fries vegetarian Australia?

The classic fries at McDonald's

Good news: McDonald's famous fries are actually vegan in Australia!
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Is beef fat vegetarian?

Lard, also known as animal fat, is found in many unsuspecting foods, making them off-limits for vegans and vegetarians. The good news is that in the case of lard, most of the time homemade options can be made by substituting non-animal fat products to make these foods vegetarian friendly.
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Is Egg McMuffin vegetarian?

While the classic Egg McMuffin comes with a slice of bacon or a sausage patty, you can easily remove the meat. Order your Egg McMuffin without bacon and you still have an egg and cheese in a bun. If you're vegetarian for ethical or environmental reasons, however, this may not be the choice for you.
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Do McDonald's have a veggie burger?

Introducing the McPlant, a juicy burger made with a plant-based patty, co-developed with Beyond Meat. It's sizzled on a flat iron grill, then topped with slivered onions, tangy pickles, crisp shredded lettuce, Roma tomato slices, ketchup, mustard, mayo and a slice of melty American cheese on a toasted sesame seed bun.
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Is Mcdonalds Apple Pie vegan?

Apple Pie: Traditionally, apple pie is made with shortcrust pastry, which contains eggs. But the apple pie pocket at McDonald's is surprisingly vegan-friendly, as it is dairy and egg free. Though the restaurant warns it may contain traces of milk, it is made using vegetable oil and does not contain any animal products.
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