In answer to a reader’s question, VRG Research Director Jeanne Yacoubou learned:<\/p>\n
“The enzymes in the flatbread and tortillas are microbial and plant-derived…The Doritos Locos Taco shell contains enzymes from animal origin (cow). None of the ingredients contain L-Cysteine.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Jeanne is working on followup questions concerning other ingredients in Taco Bell’s bread products and in the cheese sauce as an online reader asked.<\/p>\n
For more information on quick service chains, see:<\/p>\n
http:\/\/www.vrg.org\/fastfoodinfo.php<\/a><\/p>\n
To support Vegetarian Resource Group research, go to: www.vrg.org\/donate<\/a> or http:\/\/www.vrg.org\/member\/2013sv.php<\/a><\/p>\n
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