# Fresh Caprese Burgers Japan's Mos Burger Uses Two Tomato Halves as a Bread Substitute By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2015-07-29 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bread-substitute References: [en.rocketnews24](http://en.rocketnews24.com/2015/07/29/mos-burger-replaces-its-buns-with-two-halves-of-a-giant-tomato/) & [mos.jp](http://mos.jp/topics/20150727_1) [Japanese eateries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baby-body-burger) are no stranger to bizarre fast food items, but this time the Mos Burger chain has truly outdone itself with a surprisingly healthy bread substitute on its burgers. The Toma-mi Burger is made with a locally grown Japanese tomato and holds together a burger made from basil and mozzarella, drizzled with an oil and balsamic dressing—essentially, the creation is like an Italian Caprese salad in burger form. The catch is that health-conscious individuals only have the chance to enjoy this unusual burger after 2 pm at a single Mos Burger outlet in Tokyo. Other examples of [alternative burger buns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/7eleven-rice-burger) include ones made from noodles, cereal or meat, but none of these are quite as healthy as this [plant-based bread substitute](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taste-of-the-world-burgers). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Alternative Burger Buns:** Opportunity for food companies to innovate and create alternative burger buns made from plant-based ingredients or unconventional materials. - **Healthy Fast Food Options:** Potential for the fast food industry to cater to health-conscious consumers by offering healthier menu choices, such as the Toma-mi Burger with a bread substitute made from tomatoes. - **Japanese Fast Food Innovations:** Japanese fast food chains like Mos Burger continue to push the boundaries of fast food by introducing unique and unconventional menu items like the Toma-mi Burger with tomato buns. ### Where This Applies - **Fast Food Industry:** Opportunity for fast food chains to innovate and attract health-conscious consumers by offering healthier and more creative food options. - **Plant-based Food Industry:** Growing market for plant-based food products as consumers seek healthier and more sustainable alternatives to traditional meat-based options. - **Food Innovation Industry:** Opportunity for companies in the food innovation space to develop new and alternative food products, such as plant-based burger buns made from tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Loaded Maitake Mushroom Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/konya-wa-maitake-burger.md) - [Oversized Tofu Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atsuage-tofu-japanese-burger.md) - [Autumnal Lunar Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mos-burger-tsukimi-focaccia.md) - [Deconstructed Cheeseburger Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheese-burger-don.md) - [Butter-Soaked Burger Buns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guilty-porcini-burgers.md) - [Flavorful Veg-Forward Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/juicy-marbles.md) - [Savory Pear-Topped Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nashi-double-teriyaki-burger.md) - [Meaty Mushroom Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portobello-mushroom-burger.md) - [Make-at-Home Rice Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japanese-rice-burgers.md)