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Veggie-Blended Beef Patties

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

Sonic's New Signature Slingers Feature a Mushroom-Beef Burger Patty

— March 2, 2018 — Lifestyle
In an effort to add more better-for-you options to its menu, Sonic has released a duo of Signature Slingers made with a veggie-packed patty. With the promise that customers can enjoy "all the flavor of a cheeseburger with none of the guilt," the new burgers are set to change the fast food game.

Sonic's new Signature Slingers are a better-for-you burger option featuring a unique mushroom-beef patty. By blending mushrooms with beef and seasonings, the patties give consumers an extra dose of veggies without the need to sacrifice the taste of a classic cheeseburger. Better yet, the burgers come in both a Classic and a Bacon Melt variety.

Clocking in at around 340 calories versus the more than 600 found in a regular Sonic cheeseburger, the new mushroom-beef patties are sure to be a hit with health-conscious consumers.


Image Credit: Sonic.
Trend Themes
1. Veggie-blended Meat Alternatives - There is an opportunity in the food industry to create veggie-blended meat alternatives that provide guilt-free fast food options to consumers.
2. Mushroom-infused Food Products - Mushroom-infused food products can disrupt the fast food industry, offering a healthier and more sustainable option for consumers.
3. Better-for-you Fast Food Options - Creating and marketing better-for-you fast food options will be a trend in the industry as consumers become more health-conscious.
Industry Implications
1. Food Industry - The food industry can capitalize on the growing health consciousness trend by creating veggie-blended meat alternatives and mushroom infused food products.
2. Fast Food Industry - The fast food industry should consider offering more better-for-you options to their menus to keep up with health-conscious consumers.
3. Sustainable Food Industry - By incorporating sustainable ingredients in fast food options, the sustainable food industry can disrupt the fast food industry and offer a more environmentally friendly alternative.
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