Taco Bell Tests a Naked Chalupa With a Plant-Based Shell
The introduction of the Naked Chicken Chalupa at Taco Bell changed the fried chicken game. Now, Taco Bell is looking to reinvent its own game-changing invention in the chicken wars by testing a plant-based shell alternative. Meet the Naked Chalupa with a Crispy Plant-Based Shell, a new menu innovation for vegetarian and veggie-curious consumers.
This latest shell innovation challenges the status quo of what vegetarian mashups look and taste like. Thanks to the masterminds of the Taco Bell Test Kitchen, the newest specialty is made from a pea protein-based proprietary blend that's breaded, shaped into the unique Chalupa form and then crisped to order. The shell is certified vegan by the American Vegetarian Association and proves...
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