McDonald’s is now testing out a Sriracha Big Mac – and it could be too hot to handle

MCDONALD'S is spicing up the Big Mac, by adding the sauce of the moment - Sriracha.

The Thai pepper and garlic sauce is the current favourite of hipsters and foodie trendsetters.

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Now McDonald's is testing a Sriracha Big Mac in the Columbus, Ohio area in its latest attempt to pep up sales of its most famous sandwich.

The test is expected  to run through the end of the year, but might be extended to other markets depending on the response.

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If you're more of a fan of the chips and McNuggets but also want the spicy kick, the the burger chain is also offering a Sriracha Mac dipping sauce.

With more and more top rate burger joints, such as Five Guys, filling up the market, and with only  - McDonald's is doing what it can to appeal to the youth market.

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The global chain, which has recently been tinkering with its iconic menu, announced that the Big Mac would be also available in a mini and grand size for a few weeks in early 2017.

A spokesperson said the use of Sriracha sauce now marks the first time the chain has switched out the ingredients in the sandwich for a new flavour profile. She told : “This is a milestone for McDonald’s.”

The Big Mac has been caught up in a popular online craze, where McDonald's fans "hack the menu" and change around ingredients to make up new burgers, or make the price cheaper.