Anyone tried the McDonald's McPlant?

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Interested in anyone's views before I try at the weekend! I am a big fan of fake-meat burgers (the only category of fake meat I think is indistinguishable from/superior to the original) and usually have Linda McCartney's or Co-Ops own brand, so looking forward to trying this!

On a side note, anyone have a good fake-meat sausage recommendations? None I've tried have hit the mark.

Thanks!

Yep my local McDonald's has been doing it since October so I've had it a few times, it's delicious! A bit expensive considering it is only one patty but I guess to be expected. I really hope they eventually make it so you can swap the veggie patty into any burger in future.

For veggie sausages have you tried Richmond? They are the best by miles imo.

The burger is just like a beyond meat burger so if you have had one before and know you like it then you won't be disappointed

Richmond sausages.

I wouldn't try it as I have never liked beef

For sausages - I really like the richmond ones or the new Heck ones

It is stunning! Literally wanted to go back and get another instantly! Enjoy

Yes it's really good. I am a veggie and usually avoid meat substitutes as I'm not a fan. I wasn't expecting to like it at all but it's was very nice.

Yes. Its very nice, the veggie whopper is good too.

There's also a fake kebab meat, the name escapes me but it's divine.

Agree about the Richmond, they are gross, taste like real sausages.

Love the Burger King plant based menu, especially as you can get all the normal items but plant based.
Haven't tried the McDonald's one but wonder why they put lettuce and tomato in it when they don't in their normal burgers?

@MagicMatilda

It is stunning! Literally wanted to go back and get another instantly! Enjoy

can a veggie burger be described as “stunning”?!

These are the ingredients:

Sesame Bun
EITHER:Allergen Ingredient: WHEAT Flour (contains Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamine), Water, Sugar, Allergen Ingredient: SESAME Seeds, Rapeseed Oil, Salt, Yeast, Emulsifier (Mono- and Diacetyl Tartaric Acid Esters of Mono- and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids), Allergen Ingredient: WHEAT Gluten, Preservative (Calcium Propionate), De-activated Yeast, Antioxidant (Ascorbic Acid).
Potential Allergen Ingredient: N.B. May contain traces of milk, barley and rye.
OR:Allergen Ingredient: WHEAT Flour, Water, Sugar, Yeast, Allergen Ingredient: SESAME Seeds, Vegetable Oil (Rapeseed), Salt, Emulsifier (Mono- and Diacetyl Tartaric Acid Esters of Mono- and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids).
Potential Allergen Ingredient: N.B. May contain traces of milk, barley and rye.
OR: Allergen Ingredient: WHEAT Flour, Water, Glucose-Fructose Syrup, Allergen Ingredient: SESAME Seeds, Rapeseed Oil, Salt, Yeast, Emulsifier (Mono- and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids, Mono- and Diacetyl Tartaric Acid Esters of Mono- and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids), Flour Treatment Agent (Ascorbic Acid).
Potential Allergen Ingredient: N.B. All the above may contain traces of milk, barley and rye.
Plant Based Burger
Water, Pea Protein (16%), Rapeseed Oil, Coconut Oil, Flavouring, Rice Protein, Stabiliser (Methyl Cellulose), Potato Starch, Apple Extract, Salt, Pomegranate Extract, Potassium Chloride, Concentrated Lemon Juice, Maize Vinegar, Yeast Extract, Carrot Powder, Emulsifier (Sunflower Lecithin), Colour (Beetroot Red), Maltodextrin.
Lettuce (Iceberg)
100% Iceberg Lettuce.
Tomato Slice
100% Tomato
Tomato Ketchup
60% Tomato Puree (equivalent to 168g Tomatoes per 100g Ketchup), Glucose-Fructose Syrup, Spirit Vinegar, Salt, Spice Extracts.
Vegan Sandwich Sauce
Water, Rapeseed Oil, Sugar, Spirit Vinegar, Modified Maize Starch, Salt, Thickener (Xanthan Gum), Spices (contain Allergen Ingredient: MUSTARD), Lemon Juice Concentrate, Preservative (Potassium Sorbate), Natural Onion Flavouring, Dried Garlic, Natural Turmeric Flavouring, Colour (Paprika Extract).
Vegan Cheese Alternative
Water, Coconut Oil (23%), Tapioca Starch, Pea Protein, Modified Potato Starch, Salt, Stabiliser (Carrageenan), Natural Flavourings, Acidity Regulator (Citric Acid), Preservative (Sorbic Acid), Colours (Paprika Extract, Carotenes), Anti-caking Agent (Sunflower Lecithins).
Potential Allergen Ingredient: N.B. May contain traces of milk.
Dill Pickle Slices
Gherkins, Water, Spirit Vinegar, Salt, Firming Agent (Calcium Chloride), Natural Flavouring , Preservative (Potassium Sorbate).
Onions
100% White Onions.
Mustard
Water, Spirit Vinegar, Allergen Ingredient: MUSTARD Seed (14%), Salt, Spices, Spice Extract.

Yum yum. Sounds delicious!

@MouseyMoose

Yep my local McDonald's has been doing it since October so I've had it a few times, it's delicious! A bit expensive considering it is only one patty but I guess to be expected. I really hope they eventually make it so you can swap the veggie patty into any burger in future.

For veggie sausages have you tried Richmond? They are the best by miles imo.

The McPlant was delicious but I agree I want it to have all the normal burger options. I want a McPlant Big Mac! A McPlant BBQ one!

For sausages, I like Linda MacCartney, Richmond, Heck, Sainsbury's own

@MobyDicksTinyCanoe

Yes. Its very nice, the veggie whopper is good too.

There's also a fake kebab meat, the name escapes me but it's divine.

Is it the Vivera kebab meat? A friend raved about it a while back but I haven't got round to trying it yet!

Am I missing something? Did someone ask for a list of ingredients?

@ineedsun

Am I missing something? Did someone ask for a list of ingredients?

Not that I recall

God that’s a lot of ingredients!! I do wonder how/why these processed vegan alternatives are being badged as healthy/virtuous when in many cases they are MORE over processed than the alternative

With better formatting:

Sesame Bun
EITHER:Allergen Ingredient: WHEAT Flour (contains Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamine), Water, Sugar, Allergen Ingredient: SESAME Seeds, Rapeseed Oil, Salt, Yeast, Emulsifier (Mono- and Diacetyl Tartaric Acid Esters of Mono- and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids), Allergen Ingredient: WHEAT Gluten, Preservative (Calcium Propionate), De-activated Yeast, Antioxidant (Ascorbic Acid).
Potential Allergen Ingredient: N.B. May contain traces of milk, barley and rye.
OR:Allergen Ingredient: WHEAT Flour, Water, Sugar, Yeast, Allergen Ingredient: SESAME Seeds, Vegetable Oil (Rapeseed), Salt, Emulsifier (Mono- and Diacetyl Tartaric Acid Esters of Mono- and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids).
Potential Allergen Ingredient: N.B. May contain traces of milk, barley and rye.
OR: Allergen Ingredient: WHEAT Flour, Water, Glucose-Fructose Syrup, Allergen Ingredient: SESAME Seeds, Rapeseed Oil, Salt, Yeast, Emulsifier (Mono- and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids, Mono- and Diacetyl Tartaric Acid Esters of Mono- and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids), Flour Treatment Agent (Ascorbic Acid).
Potential Allergen Ingredient: N.B. All the above may contain traces of milk, barley and rye.

Plant Based Burger
Water, Pea Protein (16%), Rapeseed Oil, Coconut Oil, Flavouring, Rice Protein, Stabiliser (Methyl Cellulose), Potato Starch, Apple Extract, Salt, Pomegranate Extract, Potassium Chloride, Concentrated Lemon Juice, Maize Vinegar, Yeast Extract, Carrot Powder, Emulsifier (Sunflower Lecithin), Colour (Beetroot Red), Maltodextrin.
Lettuce (Iceberg)
100% Iceberg Lettuce.
Tomato Slice
100% Tomato

Tomato Ketchup
60% Tomato Puree (equivalent to 168g Tomatoes per 100g Ketchup), Glucose-Fructose Syrup, Spirit Vinegar, Salt, Spice Extracts.

Vegan Sandwich Sauce
Water, Rapeseed Oil, Sugar, Spirit Vinegar, Modified Maize Starch, Salt, Thickener (Xanthan Gum), Spices (contain Allergen Ingredient: MUSTARD), Lemon Juice Concentrate, Preservative (Potassium Sorbate), Natural Onion Flavouring, Dried Garlic, Natural Turmeric Flavouring, Colour (Paprika Extract).

Vegan Cheese Alternative
Water, Coconut Oil (23%), Tapioca Starch, Pea Protein, Modified Potato Starch, Salt, Stabiliser (Carrageenan), Natural Flavourings, Acidity Regulator (Citric Acid), Preservative (Sorbic Acid), Colours (Paprika Extract, Carotenes), Anti-caking Agent (Sunflower Lecithins).
Potential Allergen Ingredient: N.B. May contain traces of milk.

Dill Pickle Slices
Gherkins, Water, Spirit Vinegar, Salt, Firming Agent (Calcium Chloride), Natural Flavouring , Preservative (Potassium Sorbate).

Onions
100% White Onions.

Mustard
Water, Spirit Vinegar, Allergen Ingredient: MUSTARD Seed (14%), Salt, Spices, Spice Extract.

@ineedsun

Am I missing something? Did someone ask for a list of ingredients?

I think that's in case anyone wants to make their own.

My DH had it on Monday, he said it was 'truly excellent'. He is not a big fan of the mock meats at all, and has been vegetarian for about 5 years so says he is not 100% sure how meat is supposed to taste anymore. But he rated it very highly. He was never much of a McDonalds person either. I sometimes get the various veg sausages and so forth but he is not a big fan.

@Youngatheart00

God that’s a lot of ingredients!! I do wonder how/why these processed vegan alternatives are being badged as healthy/virtuous when in many cases they are MORE over processed than the alternative

I think most people understand that a McDonald's burger is not going to healthy... nice as a treat though. I do eat meat but like to try the veggie options instead sometimes.

@ineedsun

Am I missing something? Did someone ask for a list of ingredients?

Nobody asked, but I obliged anyway.

Why anyone would want to eat such horribly ultra-processed food is beyond me.

Oh come on, it isn’t a massive list of ingredients when about a third of it is taken up by repetition (ie tomato slice: 100% tomatoes) and all the bulking of allergen information

That's the ingredients for everything including the bun, lettuce and onions. So i'm not sure what it was supposed to prove.

I think when no one asks and you do it anyway because you want to make a point, that’s not obliging.

If you don’t want to eat it, don’t eat it.

Nobody asked, but I obliged anyway.

Thanks. Your generosity knows no beginning.

I haven't tried it yet but I'm looking forward to doing so, sans the tomato though.