The Rebel Whopper – minus the mayo – is produced without harming any sentient being, it's a BIG WIN for animals. According to the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), a number of customers complained that three of Burger King’s adverts, published on the company’s social media accounts in January 2020, were “misleading”. The challenge was launched by the organisation of the same name to inspire "people to try vegan for January and throughout the rest of the year.". The fast food chain says the Rebel Whopper is aimed at those who want to cut meat consumption. And that’s exactly who Burger King’s plant-based Whopper is aimed at, flexitarians who want to reduce their meat consumption for health or environmental reasons, or are considering going vegan.”, The adverts have been called 'misleading' by customers, The ASA has stated that the adverts must not appear again in their current form. If you’re worried about sodium intake or are worried about over-eating, Mr … The existing Open Comments threads will continue to exist for those who do not subscribe to Independent Premium. Yes, it's the time of year when people across the country ditch animal-based products in favour of plant-based alternatives. 21/10, by Kelsey Garcia In Brazil, the chain is trialing the Rebel Whopper in 58 São Paulo locations. The Rebel Whopper is coming to the UK soon but vegans will be disappointed as it is cooked alongside meat. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. @BurgerKing why is your Rebel Whopper meat free but not vegetarian or vegan? The fast food giant teamed up with newly launched plant … 28/10, by Monica Sisavat The Rebel Whopper is the way to go – just remember to ask for vegan mayo! The Rebel Whopper’s patty is the brainchild of Australian food startup v2food in conjunction with CSIRO scientists. No beef.”. * According to Hungry Jack's, the burger is flame grilled to give it a "smokey BBQ flavour just like the famous beef Whopper". La Rebel Whopper y los ingredientes que tiene en la web de Burger King. The most insightful comments on all subjects will be published daily in dedicated articles. Despite the culinary controversy, many will argue that the fact that leading brands like Burger King are now offering meat-free alternatives is a step in the right direction, albeit a small one. Hungry Jack’s first trialed a vegan cheeseburger last year and the chain experienced a 50 percent increase in meat-free sales following the launch. Since the Rebel Whopper is cooked in meaty juices — or, at least, on the same surface that meat was cooked — you could argue that it is derived "partly from animals" . Das Pattie des "Rebel Whopper" (offenbar ein Produkt vom "Vegetarian Butcher", der inzwischen zu Unilever gehört) soll zwar vegan sein, allerdings enthält der irrtümlich für vegan gehaltene, fertige Burger eine Mayonnaise mit Ei. BURGER King has just launched its meat-free "Rebel Whopper" burger in the UK - but vegans can't eat it. 19/10, by Victoria Messina You can also choose to be emailed when someone replies to your comment. “Additionally, that qualification did not refer to the presence of egg mayonnaise and, in any case, it was missing from the other Facebook ad entirely, and also missing from the Twitter ad as it appeared in-feed,” the spokesperson added. The Vegetarian Butcher’s plant-based patty is made from a blend of sustainable soy, wheat, vegetable oil, herbs and onion . It's a gray area. Put simply, that means that challengers can go vegan without missing out on their favourite foods. Elsewhere, one of the posts on the Burger King Facebook account stated “taste of being woke” next to an image of the Rebel Whopper burger. Burgers Kings Rebel Whopper: Der Schein trügt. However, customers complained after learning that the Rebel Whopper was not actually suitable for vegans, vegetarians and those with egg allergies because it was cooked alongside meat products and used egg-based mayonnaise. Want an ad-free experience?Subscribe to Independent Premium. Create a commenting name to join the debate, There are no Independent Premium comments yet - be the first to add your thoughts, There are no comments yet - be the first to add your thoughts. Burger King added that the product itself consisted of a 100 per cent plant-based patty supplied by the Vegetarian Butcher and had no beef. Um, pardon me? “Because the overall impression of the ads was that the burger was suitable for vegans and vegetarians when in fact it was not, we concluded that the ads were misleading. Opinions of what it means to follow these lifestyles may differ from person to person. Independent Premium Comments can be posted by members of our membership scheme, Independent Premium. ", by Mekishana Pierre “We’re delighted to satisfy the demand for this highly-anticipated product and finally bring the Rebel to the UK.”. The first advert, which was published on Burger King's Twitter feed, stated: “You asked and we listened. Prompting some vegans to describe the Rebel as a ‘nearly’ vegan burger. The Rebel Whopper, which is made with a soy mix, will be rolled out nationwide by January 8th, but vegans or vegetarians won’t be able to consume it.
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