Every fast food chain has at least one item that has developed a cult following and set the brand apart from other chains. McDonald's has the Big Mac, Wendy's has the Baconator, and Chipotle has cilantro-lime rice. Though Taco Bell has quite a few items on this list, the company is testing out a new item that's likely to give the company a unique edge and spice up the competition.

Starting on Thursday, Taco Bell will be testing out black rice at a select location in California. The rice, also known as forbidden rice, is considered a healthier alternative to white rice, as it's a superfood that's rich in antioxidants and dietary fibers. It's nicknamed forbidden rice because it was considered a luxury food in ancient China and was only eaten by royalty.

With that, Taco Bell is also releasing a new menu item called the Forbidden Bowl. In it, customers will find the forbidden rice, fried avocado slices, and the company's new, orange forbidden sauce in addition to regular burrito and burrito bowl ingredients like black beans, salsa, lettuce, and the customer's choice of meat.

Taco Bell's Forbidden Bowl Brayden Curtis/Foodbeast

FoodBeast was able to taste the new menu items and the verdict spells trouble for Chipotle. They reported that "The spicy but tangy Forbidden sauce goes perfectly with the chicken here. And the rice adds a great texture and flavor to the dish, which is complemented even further with the crispy yet creamy fried avocado pieces."

Unfortunately, if you don't live in Irvine, CA — specifically near 2222 Barranca Parkway where the test will take place for the next week— you won't have the opportunity to be a part of the taste-testing experience. So here's hoping that Taco Bell gets a good response and rolls out these new Forbidden Bowls to the masses ASAP.

H/T: FoodBeast

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