McDonald's French Fries Are Getting a Chocolatey UpgradeFor a limited time, McDonald's Japan plans to put a chocolate topping on its fries.

ByLindsay Friedman

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如果你有热情,薯条和巧克力n you might enjoy McDonald's latest mash-up.

Today, the fast-food titan announced theMcChoco Potato, a new menu item that will only be available in Japan. The tasty twist combines McDonald's french fries with two types of chocolate sauces -- chocolate with cacao flavor and white milk chocolate.

According to a company press release, it has a "wonderful salty and sweet harmonious taste."

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The item will only be available for a limited time, beginning Jan. 26.

The new addition isn't the first menu makeover McDonald's Japan has taken on. Previously, it offered Shaka Shaka Potato fries topped with cheese sauce or bacon.

Other fast-food giants have also introduced wacky items in Japan -- most notably,Burger King's Black CheeseburgerandWendy's Japan "Turkey Special."

Related:Wendy's Japan Crams Entire Turkey Dinner Between Two Buns
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Lindsay Friedman

Staff writer. Frequently covers franchise news and food trends.

Lindsay Friedman is a staff writer at Entrepreneur.com.

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