MCDONALD’S fans have just hours to wait until the fast food chain’s new menu drops – and one of the wacky items has already divided some foodies.
The new menu has eight brand new items never seen before in the UK, all inspired from Maccies restaurants across the world.
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The Pineapple McSpicy is the one item that has divided some fansCredit: Andrew Styczynski-News Group Newspapers Ltd
Taking inspiration from Japan, Australia and Canada, the unusual new menu items include a Maple BBQ & Bacon Double Quarter Pounder, Garlic and Black Pepper McNuggets … and Pineapple McSpicy.
And it’s the latter item that has got some fans in a real twist.
On the UkNewestFoods Instagram page, one wrote: “Can’t wait to try the pineapple McSpicy”, while another said: “Pineapple on a chicken burger” – followed by an ill-face emoji.
Another posted: “Not sure how I feel about the pineapple.”
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A fourth person said: “I might quit. I’m not placing a pineapple on a burger.”
A fifth person was even more adamant they wouldn’t even try it: “Pineapple on a chicken burger, rly, the combo is disgusting.”
Fans across the UK and Ireland have less than 48 hours to try the items for themselves with the new menu dropping in McDonald’s restaurants on Wednesday, October 22.
The full list of new menu items is as follows:
- Maple BBQ & Bacon Double Quarter Pounder – £7.69, 963kcal.
- Pineapple McSpicy – £6.29, 567kcal.
- Garlic & Black Pepper McNuggets – £4.99 for six (256kcal), £5.99 for nine.
- McShaker Fries – £2.19 for medium (343kcal) or £2.99 for large
- Mac & Cheese Triangles – £2.79 (250kcal).
- Choco Caramel Pie – £2.39.
- Chocolate or Caramel Pretzel McFlurry – £2.49 (343/338kcal).
- Sakura x Sprite – £2.29 (5kcal).
The eight new menu items are from McDonald’s menus around the world, but they’re brand new to the UK and Ireland.
The Maple BBQ & Bacon Double Quarter Pounder is coming over from Canada.
Twist on a classic
It’s a Canadian twist on a classic, featuring two quarter pounder beef patties, creamy maple BBQ sauce, bacon, cheese, crispy onions and pickles in a toasted sesame seed bun.
It will be £7.69 on its own or £9.99 as a meal.
Meanwhile the Garlic & Black Pepper McNuggets are a Japanese twist on the classic chicken nuggets.
They come in a crispy coating with garlic and a kick of black pepper, served with a garlic and soy mayo dip.
They’re £4.99 for a box of six and £6.99 as a meal.
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If you want a box of nine they’re £5.99 on their own or £7.79 as a meal.
Maccas fans who want to share with friends can also get a box of 20 for £8.29.
‘I wasn’t too sure’ – our reporter’s verdict on the Pineapple McSpicy
“The Pineapple McSpicy is an Australian favourite, but I think it will be a controversial one – mainly because it includes a slice of pineapple,” writes Emily Mee, The Sun’s Consumer Reporter.
Emily added: “The burger has chicken breast in a spicy crispy coating, the classic sandwich sauce, bacon, cheese, lettuce, and of course the pineapple slice inside a toasted sesame seed bun.
“I’m actually someone who doesn’t mind pineapple on pizza, so I thought I’d like this, but I wasn’t a huge fan.
“I wasn’t too sure the flavours worked for me.
“But my cameraman, Andrew, said he enjoyed it and I heard two girls next to me also saying they liked it – so it might depend on your taste buds.
“The Pineapple McSpicy will cost £6.29 just for the burger or £7.99 as a meal.”
