You don't need a pet chihuahua to
delight in some quick snacks from your local taco bell we've uncovered some of
their most valued secrets the 10 things taco bell
isn't telling us about their ingredients taco bell invented the pre-produced hard
taco shell the story of how taco bell started is
quite fascinating and tells the tale of how they became the first mass producer
of standardized taco shells taco bell was actually founded in dewey
california in 1962. after witnessing huge lines at a
competitive mexican restaurant across from his own hot dog business
glenn bell was able to convince the owners to teach him how to make his own
hard shell tacos and from there the rest is history
the owner needed the shells at a faster and faster pace in order to fill the
large orders as his franchise expanded and it is for this reason that taco bell
is considered to be the creator of mass-produced taco shells while
competitors were hand-frying shells to order
bell contracted a chicken coop maker to craft a taco shell holder for him
this invention allowed for speedy multiple orders of tacos to be made
and held by today's standards many may prefer a good
homemade taco shell however it is this taco shell story that has enabled other
mexican restaurants to speed up orders as well as providing a foundation for
the taco kits that young families grow up eating who would have thought that
chicken wire could have been such an important figure in the history of
the taco
taco the ingredients were not authentic enough for mexico
this holiday smells like burnt rubber despite being one of the largest taco
retailers in the world many may be surprised or perhaps completely
unsurprised to learn that taco bell did not find its
roots in mexico after starting in dewey california taco
bell quickly expanded across the united states finding wild success
not only with their standard hard and soft shell tacos but also with a bunch
of changing and exciting menu promotions featuring fun ingredients
following this success taco bell decided to take a chance in a nation where they
believed they would almost be guaranteed impressive sales and a massive market to
work with mexico the plan seemed perfect why
wouldn't mexicans be interested in such a popular fast food restaurant from the
states that features their culture's food
well unfortunately for taco bell executives their guaranteed success was
met with very little acceptance in the u.s where very few had
experienced truly delicious and authentic mexican food
taco bell was able to satisfy demands and delight customers
however when citizens have grown up consuming higher quality mexican food
with personalized ingredients and family recipes galore
taco bell's extremely basic and standardized menu
was unable to capture the hearts of the neighbors south of the border
in the end after two different marketing platforms and two different failures
all of the taco bell restaurants were removed from mexico
you're right i can't handle that taco bell meat is only 88
beef not bad huh around 10 years ago taco bell was facing
one of its worst publicity crises in the restaurant's history customers were
shocked to discover that the classic taco bell beef the main ingredient of so
many menu items was supposedly only actually 88
beef how could the meat not be 100 beef rumors spread quickly of
potentially dangerous additives fillers and other chemical compounds
that could have potentially been the culprit
since the publicity nightmare taco bell has released exactly what makes up the
other 12 of the beef and thankfully for consumers
the ingredient list is much less frightening than it may have initially
appeared besides adding ingredients like oats to
bulk up and solidify the mixture and small traces of cocoa powder to
increase consistency and color most of the ingredients listed have to
do with either flavor or preservative measures
ingredients such as salt pepper and spices are also added to the mixture
aside from the initial shock the list of ingredients is high quality beef with
additives that most people commonly find in their pantry
however with the reaction of the public when they discovered that the beef was
technically only 88 meat it's easy to see why taco bell did
not and still does not want people really knowing
about the contents in the taco bell beef and always keep your mouth shut stay
away from the steak steak used to cost an arm and a leg
taco bell likes to advertise the fact that they are one of the healthiest fast
food establishments around because of this many of the more health
conscious eaters often pick up taco bell as their fast food establishment of
choice as opposed to some of the greasier
establishments such as a burger or a fried chicken restaurant
when choosing healthy options many are drawn towards the grilled steak options
this option seems much healthier when compared to the sometimes questionable
taco bell ground beef or spicy chicken options
however this may only be a facade according to one taco bell employee
the steak itself is apparently extremely concerning
especially when left out for too long one employee has claimed that if the
steak is not used quickly enough once removed from the fridge
it begins to form a gelatin-like consistency that is absolutely repulsive
to the eyes what this could have been caused by and
whether this is a common occurrence at taco bell restaurants is difficult to
say but there's one thing for certain here
taco bell would not want to tell us about their questionable steak selection
that's supposedly a healthy option the good news the chicken is
healthier and tastes way better anyway you enjoy all
these beautiful little fish
cinnamon twists are actually pasta we need to talk to you about something
sweetie this is something pretty big and i
want you to brace yourself one of the biggest secrets on the taco bell menu is
not so much an issue of quality but more so a secret ingredient that many may not
expect the delicious crispy and airy cinnamon
twists that are the perfect addition to any combo
it will surprise many to know that this cute dessert is none other than deep
fried pasta noodles what when the noodles hit the deep fryer
they expand to a massive size and fill with air giving the light crispy texture
that taco bell fans love the pasta is a mexican variety known as
duros that offers a slightly different recipe than traditional pastas
as it is made with wheat flour cornmeal rice flour
and salt this specialty pasta is the reason why taco bell claims that this
recipe is apparently not possible to make it home
unfortunately for the brand as much as they may have tried to cover up this
amazing little trick there are a plethora of online videos
recipes and photos proving that these tasty little treats can be cooked up in
a home kitchen at any time of day don't put too many
onions in the sauce avoid the taco bell beverages just drink
i like it over the last decade taco bell has
significantly increased the quality of their foods by offering no artificial
coloring lower sodium options whole quality
ingredients and a plethora of vegetarian and vegan options
while this has been wildly successful in terms of marketing
as it has largely changed the taco bell image unfortunately it does not extend
to every facet of the taco bell menu there are two places where the menu does
not promise the same taco bell quality as regular menu items when it comes to
cross-promotional menu items and the fountain soda machines they do not
guarantee the same standard this means that unfortunately the unnatural color
of those amazing mountain dew promotional drinks and the amazing
flavor of the many taco bell specialty items that are offered periodically
is unable to advertise the same virtues that the taco bell of recent years has
become so familiar with this isn't a huge inconvenience but when one
considers how often taco bell offers cross-promotional brand items it seems
that there are many menu items that may not bolster the same ingredient
simplicity in the past taco bell has offered menu items featuring fritos
airheads and pepsi cola so it is fair to say this restaurant knows how to
properly combine fan favorites so long as one is able to
properly navigate the taco bell menu and avoid the overly promoted items
this restaurant can still make a great lunch stop
greasy deep fryers flavor the food here's your taco mister whoops smelling
the fryer i'll get it out although the taco bell
menu typically stays away from fast food items the use of a deep fryer is still
essential in several of their products including these cinnamon twists
fries and more unfortunately for consumers the items that are treated to
a deep fried oil bath are less than appetizing when one considers the state
of the deep fryers themselves according to employee accounts the deep
fryers are not the cleanest pieces of equipment in the taco bell kitchen
employee testimonials claim that the oil in the deep fryer was often used far
past what some would consider to be acceptable it has also been claimed that
on busy days the deep fryer is rarely strained
ever thought you were lucky finding those couple of fries in your order of
cinnamon twists you might just want to avoid them
instead because there's really just no telling how long they may have been
floating in a bath of hot greasy bubbles fortunately for fans of the franchise
many of the items on the taco bell menu never touch the deep fryer
so if anyone is concerned about the potential cleanliness factor of their
local taco bell's deep fryers they can be rest assured that they can still find
a tasty bite to fill the stomach
there is a very simple explanation fresh produce is not the first
ingredient you can't handle the truth one of the
biggest secrets at taco bell relates directly to the quality of their fresh
produce ingredients toppings like lettuce and tomatoes are
served fresh unlike many of the bagged frozen and rehydratable taco bell dishes
while this sounds fantastic as it guarantees a certain level of freshness
in each meal when the quality of the produce itself
is not being held to a high standard chances are the product is likely to
suffer and the consumer will be the one who's left
disappointed according to taco bell employees one of the biggest issues on
the menu is the quality control of cut produce on the line while many
restaurants start each day with a fresh line of assorted vegetables
taco bell supposedly often uses the same produce from the previous day
this means that the supposedly fresh pop of flavor on a nacho supreme has often
been unused produce from the previous day
leaving produce on the line overnight causes wilting
slimy textures and lack of consistency the good news is that employees say the
old produce usually only lasts about an hour in the morning after opening
so this restaurant still has the rest of the day to serve up some tasty tacos
maybe if the ingredients were fresher taco bell would have had more success in
their past salad ventures i love it when we share
the purest menu items are the simplest great calling the delish breakfast pit
stop yeah i wonder what else we could fit in before work
one of the major things taco bell does not want you to know about dining at
their restaurant is about how the healthiest options are
also the cheapest some of the best options on the menu in terms of simple
and whole ingredients just so happen to be the
cheapest when dining in or taking home taco bell it's important to stay away
from the menu headliners this refers specifically to anything
that may have the tagline double wrapped triple stuffed double
layered xl and xxl these are some of the major
culprits although these items sound and look
tasty the best options that the menu has to offer in terms of true nutritional
value are those such as the grilled chicken
tacos black bean burritos chicken grillers and plain chips with
salsa diving into the more elaborate menu
items is almost certain to guarantee an extremely high calorie
high sodium and high fat meal just like any fast food restaurant a consumer must
always be smart when placing their order especially
if they are putting their nutrition first although the company continues to
strive towards healthier and better quality ingredients
those who order the massive menu items are likely
not counting calories anyway did i leave the stove on
refried bean pellets this is some kind of joke
you guys put me on something that drives taco bell fans absolutely crazy is the
wildly inconsistent texture of the refried beans that fill many of the
burritos tacos and other yummy menu items
sometimes the beans seem so watery the burrito can hardly hold them together
and at other times they leave a dry and pasty consistency that lingers unwanted
on the tongue the reason behind the variability in the
beans is because taco bell beans actually arrive at the franchise
locations completely dry the beans according to taco bell
employees more closely resemble rabbit food pellets than actual beans
these are then mixed with water by staff to create the much used ingredient
depending on which employee makes the beans and how long they've been on the
shelf the texture can range from liquid to
perfect to way too dry when any food that is meant
for human consumption resembles the same pet food that is used for beloved furry
friends people are immediately going to be
concerned and potentially disgusted let's be honest though here refried
beans are not the most appetizing of ingredients to begin with
but this way of making them would assuredly turn many customers away which
is probably why taco bell wants to keep this process
secret and why it is the number one thing
taco bell isn't telling us about their ingredients
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