{"id":24432,"date":"2022-08-19T20:10:55","date_gmt":"2022-08-20T00:10:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/?p=24432"},"modified":"2022-08-19T20:11:10","modified_gmt":"2022-08-20T00:11:10","slug":"taco-bell-testing-plant-based-meat-at-some-locations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/2022\/08\/19\/taco-bell-testing-plant-based-meat-at-some-locations\/","title":{"rendered":"Taco Bell testing plant-based meat at some locations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Taco Bell is now joining the train of fast-food restaurants that are offering meat alternatives.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"252\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/tb_logo.webp?resize=200%2C252&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24433\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Taco Bell is testing plant-based meat at some of its locations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to the company, the product is a soy and pea protein blend inspired by classic Taco Bell flavors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So far, Taco Bell is only testing out the vegan option in its Birmingham, Alabama, market with the introduction of the new Crispy Melt Taco.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The taco is made with a white corn shell tortilla with layers of a melty blend of shredded cheddar, mozzarella and Monterey pepper jack cheeses, plus warm nacho cheese sauce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The taco then features a choice of protein. Customers may choose to have seasoned beef in their taco, or the new plant-based protein.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The taco is then topped with lettuce, even more cheddar cheese, diced tomatoes and reduced-fat sour cream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Crispy Melt Taco is available for $2.49.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The company says the American Vegetarian Association has certified the protein vegan and it can be added to other menu options.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Taco Bell is now joining the train of fast-food restaurants that are offering meat alternatives. Taco Bell is testing plant-based meat at some of its locations. 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