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Pretzel-Topped Burgers

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

This Unusual Wendy's Japan Burger is Topped with Cream Cheese and Corn

— April 19, 2016 — Lifestyle
Wendy's Japan is offering an unusual burger meal that pairs unlikely ingredients in creative ways. The dish offers unlikely garnishes including baby corn and a spread of cream cheese paired with a salty pretzel bun to complete the meal.

The fast food eatery is offering two burger dishes including the Pretzel Corn Cream Cheese Burger and the Pretzel Spicy Avocado Burger that slightly diverge from one another in taste. The first contains a beef patty topped with the usual fixings as well as creamed corn, baby corn knobs and cream cheese. The Spicy Avocado Burger opts for cubed avocados, jalapenos and Buffalo chicken wing sauce. Both sandwiches feature a salty pretzel bun to top the dish off.

The dish is reflection of the tastes of foodie consumers in Japan, seeking experimentation and variety in their toppings and flavor combinations.
Trend Themes
1. Unconventional Toppings - Opportunity for restaurants to experiment with unusual ingredients and flavor combinations to appeal to adventurous eaters.
2. Gourmet Fast Food - Disruptive opportunity for fast food chains to elevate their menu offerings by incorporating premium ingredients and innovative culinary techniques.
3. Global Flavor Fusion - Potential for restaurants to blend international flavors and ingredients to create unique and globally inspired dishes that cater to diverse palates.
Industry Implications
1. Fast Food - Fast food chains can capitalize on consumer demand for unique and indulgent menu options by introducing innovative and unexpected burger toppings.
2. Gourmet Burger Restaurants - Upscale burger joints can leverage the trend of unconventional toppings to create premium burger experiences that appeal to foodie consumers seeking unique flavor profiles.
3. Casual Dining Restaurants - Casual dining establishments have the opportunity to incorporate unconventional flavor combinations and globally inspired ingredients into their menu offerings to attract adventurous eaters.
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