Chipotle Debuts Bacon-Free Pinto Beans Two Years After Porkgate

Ch-ch-chaaaanges at Ch-ch-chipotle.

Two years after the event I just decided to call Porkgate prompted Chipotle to explain that no, its pinto beans were not vegetarian and in fact contained bacon, it seems the burrito chain is whistling a more vegan-friendly tune. Consumerist reader Tim snapped the above evidence that at least at his local Chipotle, change is on the menu.

He writes that this must be a new creation, as the overhead menu still indicated that the pinto beans are cooked with bacon.

While vegans and vegetarians are surely rejoicing, what about those bacon-lovers who might find themselves questioning their preferred burrito bean? Don’t worry, writes Tim.

“I couldn’t tell any difference in the pinto beans in my burrito with the new formula so that’s good!”

We’ve reached out to Chipotle to establish whether this is one-time test in a single location, or evidence of a wider menu change coming to Chipotle. It’s also unclear if you can still order the beans the old way with bacon, but that seems doubtful for the sake of employee convenience.

We’ll let you know when we hear back. In the meantime let us know at tips@consumerist.com if you’ve spotted a similar sign at your local Chipotle, and we can update this post to inform your fellow diners.

via Consumerist http://consumerist.com/2013/09/23/chipotle-debuts-new-bacon-free-pinto-beans-two-years-after-porkgate/