KFC outlets, excluding those in the Northern Territory and South Australia, currently uses a 60/40 blend of lettuce and cabbage – but this will soon no longer be necessary, O'Malley said. “The crop got decimated.
Some of KFC's biggest fans have blasted the iconic fast food chain after it admitted it was supplementing cabbage for lettuce in its burgers due to supply demands. The iconic chain alerted customers to its lettuce shortage this week by posting a menu update on its website.
The company notified customers that it will use a blend of lettuce and cabbage throughout its restaurants, citing supply chain disruptions after heavy flooding across the east coast wiped out much of the lettuce crop earlier in the year.
KFC rationalizes our menu from time to time to ensure customers have a wide variety to choose from. As most of our meals are already bundled with Whipped Potato and/or Coleslaw, we see a lower demand for large Coleslaw and Whipped Potato. Therefore, we have removed it from our menu. We hope this clarifies.
KFC replaces coleslaw with new cucumber salad, netizens are not liking it. Ever since the Covid-19 pandemic started, we've seen KFC replacing their menu following the shortage in ingredients such as chicken and potatoes. The latest menu that KFC Malaysia has replaced is their coleslaw and netizens are not amused.
The iconic fast food chain informed diners earlier this month that their menu items would feature a “temporary blend” of cabbage and lettuce because of Australia's current shortage of the leafy salad green.
Click on the menu icon (the chicken drumstick) at the bottom, then swipe down and hold for about 10 seconds. 3. A red rectangle with a picture of Colonel Sanders will fade in, first saying “SSSHHH” then inviting you to unlock the secret menu – click on it to unlock it!
In a release, the popular fast food chain clarified customers can only avail of the secret menu, when they order via the official KFC website, app, GLife, or the 887-8888 hotline. The secret menu is composed of four items: The Double Zinger, which is a two-Zinger patty sandwich.
Search for a local KFC store (I prefer to not give the app access to my location — no need to share more information than necessary). Once you've found a store, tap on the Order button. When you see the menu, pull down the menu until you see a cartoon version of Colonel Sanders and hold it for about 11 seconds.
KFC outlets, excluding those in the Northern Territory and South Australia, currently uses a 60/40 blend of lettuce and cabbage – but this will soon no longer be necessary, O'Malley said. “The crop got decimated. We do think it's short term in nature,” he told The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age.
Latest Updates. A climate shift in recent years that has brought higher temperatures and heavier rain has damaged cabbage crops, curtailing supply. This year, prices of cabbages doubled in less than three months, part of a broad spike in inflation to 24-year highs hit in July.
If you're looking for the healthier option of the two, choose cabbage. Lettuce varieties such as red leaf lettuce and romaine are also good options. Cabbage, including green and red cabbage, is typically higher in vitamins, minerals, and beneficial plant compounds than iceberg lettuce.
The soil on many farms is oversaturated and can't dry out in cold, wet conditions. It's not just lettuce, either. Some retailers have reported shortages of other leafy greens, including fresh herbs and baby spinach. Beans, cauliflower, zucchini and more are also being affected in some areas.
Cabbage
Cabbage is a great all-around vegetable that has many culinary uses. Finely sliced cabbage is a deliciously fresh and crunchy substitute for lettuce. A little bit of Cabbage goes a long way so it is a very economical vegetable.
Climate change feels so real when it affects the very way we put food on the table. In Australia, there has been devastating news of floods in northern NSW and Queensland wiping out farms producing crops like lettuce, beans, herbs, and cauliflower.
KFC Australia has brought back some fan-favourite secret menu items for 2023 - but foodies have to be in the know to access them. The Triple Stacker Burger, the Zinger Chipster, and the Fave Crave box have been 'secretly' made available to customers.
This fried-chicken chain based in Louisville, Kentucky, has more than 22,000 locations in 36 countries. And, not only does KFC have a free-refill policy, it has a sense of humor about it.
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The revamped version, called simply “Kentucky Fried Chicken Wraps,” comes in three options: a classic chicken wrap, a macaroni and cheese wrap that combines a chicken tender with its popular side dish, and a wrap that combines a chicken tender with coleslaw. Each item costs $3.
Zinger® Box Meal
Our simple, succulent 100% chicken breast Fillet burger with an added Zing plus two spicy Hot Wings, regular fries, regular side and a drink.
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Australia has some of the highest food standards globally, so the freshness and quality of our produce is a lot better than what you get in the US — meaning that our fast food tastes better.
"We're using a lettuce and cabbage blend on all products containing lettuce until further notice. "If that's not your bag, simply click 'Customise' on your chosen product and remove lettuce from the recipe."
“Being a fresh food company means riding the ups and downs of fresh produce,” Subway wrote. “We're currently facing a shortage of lettuce from our local lettuce farmers. “So, in the short-term, we'll be mixing lettuce with cabbage ... while more lettuce is on the way.”