Bypass or Buy - GARDEIN Supreme Plant-Based Burgers

I would like to start off by saying that I absolutely love the Gardein line. I've honestly tried most of their line of products and have yet to find something I didn't like. I'm particularly fond of the Chik'n Sliders, I can eat the entire box to myself without even batting an eye.

With that in mind, I was super excited to see that Gardein has introduced their own "meaty, beefy, plant-based" patties. Every company out there is trying to capitalize on the success of products like Beyond Meat or Impossible Foods, who have taken the market by storm with their imitation patties that look, eat, and taste like real meat. Given how much I enjoy the rest of the Gardein line, I expected to love these just as much.

What I Liked

• APPEARANCE - Looked pretty similar to other products that claim to be the "meatiest, beefiest" etc. Looked and felt like real beef as far as I was concerned.
• SMELL - This was important. It didn't have that synthetic beefy smell that some of these patties have. It actually smelled good while frying up.
• TASTE - Love! No complaints. The burger was juicy and had a really good flavour. I also enjoyed the crispy sear I got on the patty.
• PRICE - Cheaper than the leading competitors. Retailing at $5.99 Canadian, it comes in 3 - 4 dollars cheaper for 2 patties than the leading competition.

BYPASS or BUY?

BUY! - Gardein has definitely proven once again that they know plant-based products with this burger. It was juicy, smelled and tasted great, and was available at a reasonable price-point. I could see myself snatching these up over competitors like the Beyond Meat burger for a nice change. 

Ultimately, if you like a good, plant-based burger that offers up some beefy realness, I suggest snatching these up and giving them a try. I'm certain you won't be disappointed.

HAPPY VEG

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