Uproar as KFC scraps popular item from menu in Australia – years after axing the iconic ‘Krushers’ milkshake
- KFC scraps popular soft drink Sunkist from Aussie menu
- It has been replaced by Sunkist’s zero sugar variety
- Comes as fast food chains move to zero sugar alternatives
KFC has controversially scrapped a popular drink from its Australian menu.
The fast-food giant has removed Sunkist and replaced it with the drink’s sugar-free version.
Popular food blogger Russ Eats revealed that the orange fizzy drink, was ‘gone’ and said: ‘Why the f*** would you want zero sugar? It is absolutely beyond me’.
Zero Sugar alternatives are popular among fast-food chains looking to move to popular beverages and sugar-free options.
Aussies are outraged as KFC scrap popular soft drink Sunkist out of nowhere and replace it with a no sugar alternative on its Australian menu
At the end of 2022, McDonald’s Australia dropped Sprite as its zero-sugar alternative, which drew similar backlash and confusion as to why it couldn’t be an addition to the menu instead of a straight swap.
KFC’s decision to move to Sunkist Zero Sugar was revealed on Wednesday and met with a chorus of dismay by the Australian public.
Apple juice had also been scrapped from the drinks menu, and sparkling water had been added in its place.
‘There are rumours they aim to replace all the drinks with zero sugar versions. But if you’re at KFC, why would want zero sugar?’ Russ eats said.
‘It’s absolutely beyond me. Unless you’re diabetic, then I understand.’
KFC confirmed the controversial switch and said they always look for ways to innovate their menu.
Popular food blogger Russ Eats (pictured) claimed on Tik Tok the orange fizzy drink, was ‘gone’ and said: ‘Why the f*** would you want zero sugar, it is absolutely beyond me’
Zero Sugar alternatives are surging in popularity among fast food chains who look to move to popular beverages sugar-free options (pictured: sugar free Sunkist)
Aussies were far from thrilled with the change and took to social media to vent their frustration.
‘Aghh why can’t they just have both Sunkist and zero sugar Sunkist,’ one person wrote.
‘Zero sugar to, of course, balance out the order,’ another said.
‘The Sunkist news is a DAGGER to the heart,’ a third commented.
‘What a disgrace,’ another said.
‘Good to have sugar-free options but let’s not go overboard,’ a fourth added.
