Domino’s has expanded their award-winning plant-based pizza range.
Following the expansion of faux beef in Australia, the fast-food giant is now offering up meat-free Pepperoni, Hawaiian, Ham and Cheese, and Supreme.
Domino’s is the first pizza chain in Australia to offer the plant-based pepperoni and the first in the world to offer an alternative for ham.
Not only are they the first to be doing it, but they’re also supposed to taste surprisingly similar to the real thing, so Daily Mail Australia put them to the test.
Not only are they the first to be doing it, but they’re also supposed to taste scarily similar to the real thing, so Daily Mail Australia put them to the test
News reporter Zoe Zaczek (pictured) said: ‘It’s hard to believe you’re not eating meat’
When opening the box with the plant-based pepperoni inside, reporters were surprised to see just how real each slice of ‘meat’ looked.
Biting into the pizza, the ‘meat’ had a similar texture to the real deal and even felt the same when ripping apart.
News reporter Zoe Zaczek said: ‘It’s hard to believe you’re not eating meat’.
Alex Michael said the Pepperoni was the best plant-based pizza he’s tried from Domino’s.
‘It’s usually pretty hard to get pepperoni right and that one was in the ballpark,’ he said.
‘Considerably better than the plant-based beef ones they’ve had for a while.’
Meanwhile, news reporter Tom Place was not as impressed with the Pepperoni pizza and opted instead for the Hawaiian.
The plant-based Hawaiian pizza still had the same vibrant colours of the classic meat option, and it was a huge success in the office despite the meat being thinner than usual.
Tom said it tasted exactly the same as the real thing, while Zoe was grateful she could have her favourite pizza again.
The plant-based Hawaiian (pictured) pizza still had the same vibrant colours of the classic meat option, and it was a huge success in the office
‘My favourite pizza at Domino’s was always Hawaiian but having been vegetarian for almost a year, I haven’t really been able to eat anything like it,’ she said.
‘Their plant-based version was a pleasant surprise, I honestly couldn’t tell the difference in terms of taste. The bits of ‘ham’ do appear to be a lot thinner but delicious regardless.’
Matt Clayton also commented on how the plant-based Hawaiian tasted exactly the same as a normal Domino’s pizza.
‘The ‘meat’ was maybe a bit less substantial,’ he said.
The plant-based Supreme had the same positive reaction as the prior pizzas, with slices of plant-based ham, pepperoni and beef in the toppings.
Femail reporter Emilia Mazza said: ‘As a person who describes themselves as “vegan-ish”, I think the pizza definitely passes the test.’
The plant-based Supreme (pictured) had the same positive reaction as the prior pizzas, with slices of plant-based ham, pepperoni and beef in the toppings
‘There’s plenty of flavour in the faux pepperoni and the texture is good as well. Only complaint was I couldn’t really taste any cheese but this wasn’t too much of a problem.
‘Overall, I’d definitely rate it and would be happy to eat this as an occasional takeout treat.’
Domino’s Australia and New Zealand CEO Nick Knight said the new pizzas reflected the company’s commitment to making pizzas for everyone.
‘Introducing iconic toppings such as ham and pepperoni to our plant-based range means our customers have more choice than ever before,’ he said.
Domino’s the first pizza chain in Australia to offer plant-based pepperoni and the first in the world to offer plant-based ham (stock image)
‘Now vegans, vegetarians and flexitarians alike can enjoy some of our most popular menu items.’
Mr Knight said even those with specific health, religious, allergen and dietary requirements are enjoying the new range.
‘We are proud of our new plant-based toppings, which are made in Australia specially for Domino’s, and are just as tasty and affordable as the real deal,’ he said.
‘We will continue to listen to feedback and give our customers more of what they love!’
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) acknowledged the plant-based range, awarding Domino’s the Vegan Taco Fiesta ‘Best Vegan Pizza’ in Australia at its inaugural 2019 Australia Vegan Food Awards.
The entire plant-based pizza range is now available from all Domino’s stores across Australia.