FOOD NEWS
It's Worth Learning These Arby's Facts
BY Samantha Maxwell
Arby's Meaning
There was probably a time when someone explained to you that "Arby's" was a longer way of writing "RB," which is short for roast beef. However, it's not totally true.
While Arby's is a longer way of writing "RB," it doesn't stand for "roast beef." It actually stands for "Raffel Brothers." the brothers who invented the chain.
Banned In A Few Places
Many countries have banned Arby's over its bread — not because it has too much sugar but because it uses an ingredient called azodicarbonamide, or ACA.
This ingredient that Arby's uses to make its dough lighter and fluffier is banned in some countries and throughout the European Union as it has been linked to cancer in rats.
Free Lunch To A TV Show
When "The Daily Show" kept making jokes about Arby's, the chain didn't retaliate. Instead, it sent the show's staff free lunches every time it made a joke.
Human Finger Discovered
While it may feel like a rumor, in 2012, a 14-year-old in Jackson, Michigan, took a bite of his Arby's sandwich only to discover a piece of a finger inside.
He said he chewed something rubbery when he got to the last few bites. It turns out that an employee had cut their finger off on a meat slicer, and it ended up in the sandwich.
Bashing Vegetarians
The chain has repeatedly bashed vegetarians and vegans, not just by failing to provide any meatless options but by actively criticizing their eating habits.
It has done everything from writing rude open letters offering support to plant-based eaters when its meat-centric menu tempts them to fake-offering a vegetarian menu.