Are McDonald's fries still not vegan? A global ingredient comparison
                                
                                
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                                Back in 1990, McDonald's famously switched from beef tallow to vegetable oil for frying their fries, but the signature beefy flavor was so missed that a controversial 'natural beef flavoring' was added to the US recipe. As a result, many people still ask, **are McDonald's fries still not vegan**? For those in the United States, the answer remains no.