I purchased this product on deep discount, as my local grocer was discontinuing it. Unfortunately, I can see why. This “just add water” dry mix is supposed to magically transform into veggie burgers. Alas, the dough was quite sticky and hard to work with. Once I finally coerced them into patties, they did cook up easily, browning in just a few minutes per side.
While the texture was fine, the flavor was bland and slightly bitter. The ingredients listed dehydrated vegetables among the second ingredient, yet I couldn’t detect a single veggie … just flours and grains. While this product was a disappointment, it worked fine as veggie burger crumbles atop our salads, masked by the other more flavorful components.
Yes, some Vegenaise, Lemony Dill Seasoning from the ladies at Vegetarian Express, and a dash of almond milk made for a smashing salad dressing (in seconds might I add!) that covered up the rather sad flavor of this product, for a wonderful lunchtime salad.
Where to Purchase: You can buy Nature’s Burger in stores, or direct from the Fantastic Foods website. However, if you do, I would also pick up a seasoning from Vegetarian Express and a jar of Vegenaise to improve the experience.
The Facts on Fantastic World Foods
Certifications: Fantastic World Foods is Certified Kosher. Currently enrolled in the Non-GMO Project and waiting to be verified.
Dietary Notes: By ingredients, Fantastic World Foods is dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, nut-free, peanut-free, vegan / plant-based, vegetarian. Nonetheless, always read the ingredient statement and check with the company on their manufacturing processes for all varieties if potential allergen cross-contamination is an issue for you. Processes and labeling are subject to change at any time for any company / product.
For More Product Information: Visit the Fantastic Foods website at fantasticfoods.com
4 Comments
Nature burger has been around a long time and was one of the first vegetarian burger convenience foods. While many new analogs have come (and gone), it is good, and it is GREAT for camping!
I like the taste but the texture could be a little tougher. Will let sit in fridge overnight with the addition of chopped onion, celery and grated carrot as well as try cutting in a little quinoa. I’ve found that with the addition of a cup or so of quinoa my meatloaf turns into a rock. Not that bad though I was surprised that it did that. I’ve added rice and bulgur cooked that is, and they do as I thought which is stretch the product. The more I think of it, the quinoa might work. Squeeze excess juice out of the onions and celery before the addition. Good luck…..also let stand the pattis overnight, as I noticed that the chopped beans in the mix did not soften very well……b G Luck!
i spice it up by adding onions, powdered chilli, black pepper, cayenne pepper etc when i’ve added the water. if its too dry to form into patties i add a tad more water and i have no difficulty in forming patties that keep their shape. and the taste is wonderful
I have had no problems and the wife loves the flavor and even I like this product (hard core carnivore that I am) …. veggies-dehydrated do not appear until 8th or 9th ingredient. I pour the boiling water in and let sit for the 15 min or more as instructed . … wet my hands and form patties.
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NATURE`S BURGER ORIGINAL – 10 OZ.
A savory mix of veggies and hearty whole grain that delivers a ‘sink-your-teeth-into-it’ satisfaction.
INGREDIENTS
Brown rice, pearled barley flakes, toasted sesame seeds, organic bulgar wheat, rolled oats, soy sauce powder (soy sauce [wheat, soybeans, salt], maltodextrin, salt), textured soy flour, yellow pea flour, vital wheat gluten, dehydrated onion, whole white wheat, green pea flour, potato flakes,