New product review: Beast Burger by Beyond Meat

[WillParkinson]

Product: Beast Burger
Manufacturer: Beyond Meat
THE BEAST BURGER
Unleash The Beast Burger and experience the Future of Protein.

23g of protein per serving

Contains Antioxidants, Iron, Calcium, Vitamins B6, B12, D, Potassium, DHA and ALA Omega-3's

Features the Beyond Nutrient Pack which aids in muscle recovery

Gluten-Free, Soy-Free, Cholesterol-Free, Non-GMO

Ingredients
Water, Pea Protein Isolate, Oil Blend (Canola Oil, Flaxseed Oil, PalmOil*, Sunflower Oil, DHA Algal Oil), Methylcellulose, Carrageenan, Potassium Bicarbonate, Caramel Color†, Yeast Extract, Maltodextrin, Potassium Chloride, Tapioca Starch, Sorbitol, Calcium Chloride, Natural Flavoring, Spices, Salt, Vegetable Extract Mix (Spinach, Broccoli, Carrot, Tomato, Beet, Shiitake Mushroom), L-Cysteine Hydrochloride, BeetJuice Powder (Flavor and Color), Natural Hickory Smoke Concentrate, Calcium Sulfate, Onion Powder, Onion Extract, Mesquite Powder, Sugar‡, Pomegranate Seed Powder, Ferric Phosphate (Iron), Paprika Extract (Spice and Color), Garlic Extract, Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12)

Taste Test: May 20, 2015
Paul and I tried this burger for breakfast (don't judge, we were third shifters for many years). First off, the directions say to cook in a skillet or on a grill, not to bake or microwave.

I fried it in a little grapeseed oil and topped it with Daiya cheddar cheese.

Paul and I were in agreement. The burger is fairly tasteless, considering what the ingredients are. We didn't add anything beyond the cheese, and came away slightly disappointed.

The other thing that ensured we'd probably not buy them again was the nutrition facts. One four ounce party has 260 calories, 140 of which are from fat. It does boast 23 grams of protein, but also 16 grams of fat. I know some might not be too concerned about the numbers, but they're a little too high for us.

At the price we paid for them, it's very unlikely we'll be getting them again.There are four burgers to a box.

[kentauros]

1. Well, I know the Daiya cheese is tasty!

I've been buying their sliced 'singles' (rounds separated by paper) and then making grilled cheese sandwiches with them. The big difference between one made with 'real' cheese is that the Daiya cheese doesn't solidify nearly as quickly. It remains gooey and hot much longer.

Thanks for the review on the burger patty. I don't buy any of them much any more, though it's good to know what to stay away from should I find myself trying something new

[WillParkinson]

2. It's just our opinion...

You may find them absolutely delish!

[msongs]

3. some of those so called ingredients sound like toxic waste. one can self-make good veggie

burgers without all those poisonous sounding items

[Warpy]

5. Those poisonous sounding items are minerals to boost nutrition

an amino acid (to complete the protein?) and sugars. There is nothing truly scary in them.

Well, except the fat content, especially the canola oil.

[Warpy]

4. I might try them one of these days

since I had to forgo my beloved Boca Burgers because of the gluten in them.

The only other burgers I ever liked were Sun Burgers back in the 70s, made from okara.

Everything else has been texturally challenged (musharama), and for that I'll use my own recipes that start off with brown lentils.

[AndreaCG]

6. I was going to recommend Soy Boy's okara burgers

But unfortunately they have gluten in them.

[retrowire]

7. Yes, totally agree!

My wife and I were quite excited to see what Beyond Meat had to offer in regards to a meatless burger after being wowed by their chicken alternatives.

But... These burgers were somewhat tasteless, the texture was alright and the patties are large but LORD, that PRICE for that quantity? I guess it's because of the premium ingredients? No doubt it's a healthy burger but DAMN.

I won't be buying that again.