Since 2014 when Chipotle introduced Sofritas as its first vegan protein option, it added more vegan items to its menu to the delight of the vegan community. But are vegans still happy to eat there?
Chipotle is one of a dozen restaurant chains capitalizing on the plant-based food trend. So you would think they pay close attention to keeping their customers happy.
For a completely vegan meal, customers can create their burrito bowls, burritos, tacos, or salads by choosing from the vegan ingredients above but skipping the non-vegan ones, like shredded cheese and sour cream.
For non-vegan eateries like Chipotle, even if a meal is made from vegan ingredients, cross-contamination can still be a significant concern for many. There are several ways it can occur.
Sadly, there are many precedences. We can go back to 2011 when a shocking piece of news came to light about undisclosed cross-contamination in Chipotle locations. It all started with a tweet when Seth Porges realized that they cooked pinto beans with bacon.
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