{"id":73743,"date":"2021-08-20T15:42:33","date_gmt":"2021-08-20T13:42:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.horecatrends.com\/?p=73743"},"modified":"2021-08-20T15:42:33","modified_gmt":"2021-08-20T13:42:33","slug":"chipotle-tests-plant-based-chorizo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.horecatrends.com\/en\/chipotle-tests-plant-based-chorizo\/","title":{"rendered":"Chipotle tests Plant-Based Chorizo"},"content":{"rendered":"

Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) recently announced its latest menu innovation, Plant-Based Chorizo, is in test in Denver and Indianapolis. Plant-Based Chorizo is the brand’s first new plant-based protein option since the debut of Sofritas\u00ae in 2014.<\/p>\n

Chipotle developed its chorizo alternative internally, passing companies like Beyond Meat and Impossible, which have several deals with other fast food-chains for meat alternatives on their menus. Let\u2019s see if the plant-based Chorizo will become available in all their restaurants. <\/em><\/p>\n

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All Plant-Based, for real<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Over the past year, Chipotle’s culinary team has worked relentlessly to develop a Plant-Based Chorizo recipe that aligns with the brand’s industry-leading Food with Integrity standards and delivers a craveable plant-based protein using only real ingredients.<\/p>\n

Chipotle’s<\/a> breakthrough new Plant-Based Chorizo has the deep rich flavour of Chorizo and is made with ingredients grown on a farm, not in a lab. Ancho Chili and Chipotle peppers, ripe tomato paste, crushed garlic, Spanish smoked paprika, and Extra Virgin Olive Oil combine with natural protein sourced from freshly grown peas to deliver a product that guests will love, whether they’re committed to meatless lifestyles or just looking to add more plant-based options to their diet.<\/p>\n

Chipotle’s Plant-Based Chorizo is certified vegan <\/strong><\/h3>\n

Chipotle’s Plant-Based Chorizo is certified vegan, made with ingredients that you can pronounce and never frozen. This delicious plant-based option, packed with 20 grams of protein per serving, is free of artificial flavors, colors, and preservatives and is made without grains, gluten, or soy. “Plant-based lifestyles have continued to accelerate in popularity, and as a longtime leader in the category, we are exploring ways to give more variety to our fans,” said Chris Brandt, Chief Marketing Officer. “We used real ingredients to create a plant-based protein with a deep, rich Chorizo flavour that can be enjoyed by everyone.” Check out their video, the text continues below.<\/p>\n