Didn't McDonald's remove the beef flavoring from their fries?
Hmmm.. I thought all McDonalds french fries were vegan. But apparently not in the US. They are in Canada, though.McDonald's has since added a section to its website clarifying that its fries are neither vegetarian nor vegan-certified. But natural beef flavor still stealthily pops up on McDonald's menus: Notably, in its soon-to-be-served-all-day breakfast hash browns.”
From McDonalds Canada "Your Questions":
“I am a vegetarian and was wondering if your fries were vegan? I heard that McDonald's uses beef broth in their fries.”
McDonald's Canada
Our fries are indeed vegetarian-friendly, Jazmine. McDonald’s Canada phased out the use of beef tallow in the fry oil in 2007. Our fries are now made without any animal sources, and fried in 100% vegetable oil with a vegetable-based flavor (you can see the full list of ingredients in our Nutrition Centre). We also cook them in a dedicated fryer, to keep them separate from our meat products. This makes McDonald's Canada fries a favourite among vegetarian (and vegan) visitors like yourself.
And did you know that our fries are also made without any gluten sources? It's true! Just note that as in any working kitchen, the risk of cross-contact does exist despite the precautions we take. Thanks for your question!