McDonald’s Chocolate fries (Picture: McDonalds Twitter)

McDonald’s is calling its new ‘innovation’ a ‘surprising and unique menu item’.

We’re calling it ridiculous (though we haven’t tried them yet).

French fries are being made ‘unique’ with drizzle of chocolate sauces.

Customers will get a choice of milk and/or white chocolate which can, the company reckons, make a great combo for different occasions and even as a dessert.


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What’s even more ‘surprising’ is the name: the McChoco Potatoes.

We thought it was a joke too but we checked and yes, there it is from the official McDonald’s newsroom and on its official social media accounts.

Everybody has a sweet and a salty side. Now, with McChoco Potato, you don’t have to choose! https://t.co/HWDu1wx2Iy pic.twitter.com/zw51h7tUz9 — McDonald's (@McDonaldsCorp) January 19, 2016

Unsurprisingly, a British audience isn’t being seen as the test audience for this new ‘treat’ and, also perhaps unsurprisingly, it’s Japan that gets to try them first.



The ‘wonderful salty and sweet harmonious taste’ is only for a limited time and will be available at participating McDonald’s restaurants across Japan starting January 26.

We’re not expecting the announcement of a UK roll-out any time soon.

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