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FROM MCDONALD’S TO CHIP SHOP INSPIRED FAVOURITES – ALDI LAUNCHES NEW VEGAN ‘FAKEAWAY’ RANGE FROM 99P!

Aldi is showing Brits that they don’t need to give up their favourite takeaway treats this Veganuary as the supermarket launches a new range of delicious vegan alternatives. Whether shoppers are vegan newbies, fully-fledged veggies or simply want to reduce their meat intake, they can now enjoy delicious fakeaway dishes from just 99p, in stores from now!

Aldi’s new Plant Menu No Chicken Nuggets (99p, 220g) offer the tantalising taste inspired by McDonald’s whilst being meat-free. The succulent selection of ten nuggets have a crispy golden coating that tastes as mouth-watering as the meaty versions. At a whopping 72% cheaper than 9 McDonald’s McNuggets^[1] which cost £3.49, Aldi shoppers will be lovin it’ ! Available in stores from 17^th January.

The nation’s second favourite takeaway^[2] doesn’t need to be off limits for plant-based palettes thanks to Aldi’s new Indian inspired product. Shoppers can treat themselves to the new fiery No Chicken Indian Spiced Strips (£1.99), which were voted as ‘Best Vegan Goujons’ in the Olive Vegan Supermarket Awards 2022 and are landing in stores from 11^th January. Or those that enjoy a Chinese takeaway can try Aldi’s new Specially Selected No Chicken Balls with Sweet Chilli Dip (260g, £2.29), which make the perfect starter or side and are available in stores now.

Vegans can now enjoy the nation’s traditional teatime delight, fish and chips, with Aldi’s new Salt & Vinegar No Fish Fillets (£1.99, 2 pack). The crispy fin-tastic  fish-free fillets are made from a combination of vegetables which are coated in gorgeously golden breadcrumbs and are lightly seasoned with salt and vinegar – it’s even wrapped in newspaper for the full takeaway effect! Add the Four Seasons Homestyle Chips (99p, 1kg) to complete the British classic. Available in stores now.

Aldi’s vegan fakeaway range is available in stores from NOW.

[1] https://www.fastfoodmenuprices.com/uk/mcdonalds-menu-prices-uk/

[2] https://yougov.co.uk/topics/food/articles-reports/2021/02/05/what-britains-favourite-takeaway