Tag: Meatless burger

In May 2025, *Food & Wine* reported that Wendy's still does not offer a nationally available veggie burger in the US. This guide explains whether Wendy has a meatless burger, details regional offerings, and provides strategies for building your own plant-based meal from the current menu.

Over 60% of US consumers now seek plant-based alternatives, and a major innovation is the realistic 'bleeding' meatless burger. But what is the source of the blood in a meatless burger, and where does that meaty color and juiciness come from?

Developed in Oregon in the early 1980s, the original Gardenburger was one of the first commercially successful veggie burgers. The key question isn't which is better, but understanding the crucial distinction: What is a Gardenburger vs. veggie burger, and how do they differ nutritionally?

Burger King's official website states that the Plant-based Whopper® patty is 100% plant-based, made from ingredients like soy protein and potato protein. However, whether the plant-based Whopper has meat is a complex question for some diners due to the potential for cross-contamination.