Or does it perpetuate veggie burgers' unfortunate too-chewy rap?
It also contains hydrolyzed wheat, soy, and corn proteins as well as caramel color.
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Verdict:
Overall, MorningStar’s offering was too thin to satisfy.
This burger was bouncy.
So much so, that my fork almost recoiled from it like frightened prey.
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Consistency-wise, it was as spongy as its predecessors.
Taste:Given its mild kick and smokey, cumin-dominant flavor, this burger wasn’t so bad.
But it wasn’t so good, either.
It got boring after just a few bites and I found myself craving a real beef burger instead.
(No expectations, no disappointments, right?)
Taste:Super earthy and absolutely devoid of an indulgent factor, despite its high fat content.
Appearance & Consistency:Frighteningly enough, this veggie burger donned a sallow complexion and resembled raw ground chicken.
Not too appetizing at first glance, if you ask me.
I noticed a few chunky mushroom pieces lurking around the patty, giving me a glimmer of hope.
Taste:This is basically a mushroom pizza slice in patty form.
However, I say that in the absolute best way possible.
Subpar consistency aside, this burger struck a balance between umami-packed mozzarella and portobello flavors and was undeniably indulgent.
Photo: Courtesy of Sunshine
I went back for seconds.
It’s speckled with all the ingredients listed: black bean studs and traces of orangey carrot.
And most of the flavor came from its first ingredient: potatoes.
The flavor was reminiscent of mashed potatoes and peas.
So if you learned to tolerate your childhood dinner nightmare, you’ll probably like this burger.
Appearance & Consistency:This plant-based burger bizarrely looked like a heaping helping of pulled pork.
Photo: Courtesy of Dr. Praeger’s
Biting into it revealed an unexpected mushy mouthfeel that somewhat resembled ground meat, but not quite.
The fleshy insides, dismayingly, didn’t deliver that flavor.
Its overpowering peppery scent foreshadowed its delightfully zingy flavor.
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The cooked bulgur grains and crunchy walnuts dominated this burger’s texture.
Taste-wise, this patty deserved an A+.
However, we do like that most of the healthy fats in this pick come from omega-3-packed walnuts.
Flipping it over revealed an eerily pink, fleshy patty that was in dire need of a direct flame.
Texture-wise, you wouldn’t be able to tell it apart from ground meat.
The Beyond Burger is beyond juicy, meaty, and an almost-exact replica of a poultry patty.
Amy’s
Looking to serve up some shock value at your next backyard BBQ?
This pick will do the trick.
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