Introduction
Beyond Meat KFC is a new vegan-friendly option from the fast-food giant. It is the first time the company has offered a plant-based alternative to its traditional fried chicken. The Beyond Meat KFC aims to provide a healthier and more sustainable option for consumers, while still offering the same great taste and texture of regular KFC.
With its unique combination of flavors, Beyond Meat KFC has quickly become a popular choice for those looking for an alternative to traditional fried chicken. In this review, we will take a closer look at the Beyond Meat KFC, exploring its taste, texture, nutrition facts, price point, and availability.
Overview of Beyond Meat KFC
Beyond Meat KFC is made from pea protein and other plant-based ingredients such as coconut oil, potato starch, and natural flavors. The vegan-friendly alternative is designed to replicate the taste and texture of regular KFC fried chicken without using any animal products.
It is also free from dairy, eggs, soy, gluten, and GMOs. The Beyond Meat KFC is available in both Original and Spicy flavors.
Taste Test of Beyond Meat KFC
We decided to give the Original flavor of Beyond Meat KFC a try. The pieces were lightly battered with a crispy coating that had a slightly sweet flavor. The underlying flavor was similar to regular fried chicken but had a slightly different taste due to the plant-based ingredients used in the recipe.
The pieces were juicy and tender on the inside with a nice crunch on the outside. Overall, we found that the flavor was good but not quite as flavorful as regular KFC fried chicken.
Texture and Consistency
The texture of Beyond Meat KFC was very similar to regular fried chicken. The pieces were tender on the inside with a crunchy coating on the outside. The pieces held together well during cooking and didn’t break apart easily when bitten into or handled after cooking.
Overall Experience
Overall we found that Beyond Meat KFC provided an enjoyable eating experience that was similar to regular fried chicken but with some subtle differences in flavor due to the plant-based ingredients used in its recipe. We found it to be juicy and tender on the inside with a nice crunchy coating on the outside that was slightly sweet in flavor due to its light battering.
Comparison to Regular KFC Chicken
When compared side by side with regular KFC fried chicken, we found that there were some subtle differences in terms of taste and texture between Beyond Meat KFC and regular fried chicken from KFC.
While both products had similar textures and flavors, we found that Beyond Meat’s version had less intense flavors due to its plant-based ingredients while still providing an enjoyable eating experience overall.
Nutrition Facts
Beyond Meat KFC contains fewer calories than regular fried chicken from KFC (190 calories per serving versus 260 calories per serving). It also contains fewer grams of fat (10 grams versus 18 grams).
Additionally, Beyond Meat’s version contains no cholesterol or trans fats while still providing 14 grams of protein per serving which is comparable to regular fried chicken from KFC (17 grams per serving).
Price Point
Beyond Meat KFC is priced similarly to regular fried chicken from KFC with prices ranging from $4-$6 depending on where you purchase it from (i.e., grocery store or restaurant).
Availability
Beyond Meat’s version of fried chicken is currently available at select locations throughout the United States including grocery stores such as Kroger and Safeway as well as select restaurants such as TGI Fridays and Carl’s Jr./Hardee’s locations nationwide.
Final Thoughts
Overall we found that Beyond Meat’s version of fried chicken provided an enjoyable eating experience that was similar to traditional fried chicken but with some subtle differences in terms of taste and texture due to its plant-based ingredients used in its recipe.
We also liked that it contained fewer calories than regular fried chicken from KFC while still providing comparable amounts of protein per serving without any cholesterol or trans fats added into it which makes it a healthier option for those looking for an alternative to traditional fried chicken without sacrificing taste or texture quality.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Beyond Meat’s version of fried chicken provides an enjoyable eating experience that is similar to traditional fried chicken but with some subtle differences in terms of taste and texture due to its plant-based ingredients used in its recipe.
It also contains fewer calories than regular fried chicken from KFC while still providing comparable amounts of protein per serving without any cholesterol or trans fats added into it which makes it a healthier option for those looking for an alternative to traditional fried chicken without sacrificing taste or texture quality.