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Are McDonald's french fries OK for vegans to eat?

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McDonald's was sued by several vegetarians and Hindus who do not eat meat for ethical and/or religious reasons. McDonald's agreed to issue an apology and pay $10 million to vegetarian and religious groups. read more

McDonalds fries are safe for vegans in the UK. The UK website lists them as suitable for vegetarians and gives the ingredients as: Potatoes, Vegetable Oil (Sunflower, Rapeseed), Dextrose (predominantly added at beginning of the potato season). read more

To correct the incorrect notion that her husband is a vegetarian. You're not a vegetarian if you eat beef. McDonalds fries contain beef. This is basic logic. You're literally not a vegetarian if you eat non-vegetarian foods. read more

McDonalds French fries are an example. In the past they have caused controversy because they’re not always vegan. In 2002, a Hindu community that’s vegetarian sued the restaurant chain for not informing customers that sometimes beef flavour was being added to the chips to give them more flavour. read more

To understand why McDonald's French fries are not vegan requires a bit of knowledge about the specific potato they use. According to food editor Michael Pollen, the Russet Burbank potato is a very expensive spud to grow. read more

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