McVegan facts for kids
McVegan is a special veggie burger sold by the famous fast-food chain McDonald's. It's made without any meat or animal products. In 2017, McDonald's worked with a Swedish food company called Orkla. They created the plant-based patty in a small kitchen in Malmö, Sweden. In Germany, this same type of vegan burger is known as the Big Vegan TS.
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What's in a McVegan?
The McVegan burger is made with several tasty ingredients.
- It has a patty made from soy.
- It comes on a soft bun.
- You'll find fresh tomatoes, crisp lettuce, and crunchy pickles.
- It also has onions, ketchup, and mustard.
- A special sauce that doesn't use eggs is also added.
How the McVegan Started
Why McDonald's Made a Vegan Burger
In 2017, many people wanted more plant-based options at McDonald's. A large group of 220,000 people signed a petition. They asked McDonald's to add a vegan food to their menu.
Also, more people in the US were becoming flexitarians. These are people who mostly eat vegetarian meals but sometimes eat meat. This showed a growing interest in plant-based foods.
Competing with Other Burgers
McDonald's also wanted to compete with other fast-food chains. Burger King had launched its Impossible Whopper. This led to what some called "Burger wars." This means different burger companies were trying to offer the best new plant-based options.
The demand for plant-based protein was growing fast. It became a popular trend for many people.
McVegan's Success and Growth
McDonald's decided to make the McVegan a permanent item on their menu in some countries. After the McVegan was released, customers showed a lot of interest. They wanted to try this new vegetarian option.
One goal of the McVegan was to offer a food choice that helps reduce the need to raise animals for food. The burger was first tested in Finland. It was very successful there. Because of its success, the McVegan eventually became available in many other countries around the world.
