# Veggie-Forward Meat-Like Burgers The Dr. Praeger's Perfect Burger Cooks Up Just Like Real Meat By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-06-21 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perfect-burger References: [chewboom](https://www.chewboom.com/2019/06/20/dr-praegers-introduces-new-plant-based-perfect-burger/) The [Dr. Praeger's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delectable-veggie-burgers) Perfect Burger is the latest [plant-based burger](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/juicy-marbles) created by the brand that will offer consumers an alternative option when looking to enjoy the classic taste of a grilled meat sandwich. The burger is reported to look and taste just like meat, but is made with veggie-forward ingredients including butternut squash, sweet potato, carrot and beet. The burger patty will cook up just like traditional meat burgers to make it a perfect option for preparing on a barbecue or stovetop. The Dr. Praeger's Perfect Burger is free from soy and gluten, and also features 20 grams of non-GMO plant protein, while also containing 22% less fat and 15% less sodium than existing meat-like [veggie burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aw-plantbased-burger) on the market. Image Credit: Dr. Praeger’s ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Plant-based Meat Alternatives:** The rise of veggie-forward burgers like the Dr. Praeger's Perfect Burger creates opportunities for further development of plant-based meat alternatives. - **Meat-like Experience:** Burger patties that look and taste just like meat offer a disruptive innovation opportunity to cater to consumers who want the experience of eating meat without actually consuming it. - **Healthier Meat Substitutes:** The emphasis on lower fat and sodium content in veggie-forward burgers presents an opportunity to develop healthier meat substitutes for health-conscious consumers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Plant-based Food:** The plant-based food industry can capitalize on the trend by creating more innovative and delicious meat alternatives. - **Food Technology:** Advancements in food technology can drive the development of more realistic and flavorful meat-like substitutes. - **Healthy Eating:** The health food industry can benefit from the demand for veggie-forward burgers as people seek healthier meat substitutes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Crunchy Veggie Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crunchy-veggie-burgers.md) - [Delectable Veggie Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delectable-veggie-burgers.md) - [Textural Veggie-Rich Burger Patties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/actual-veggies-burgers.md) - [Beet-Based Burger Patties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perfectseason-beetroot-patties.md) - [Veggie-Forward Sliders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slider-patties.md) - [Quarter-Pound Meatless Patties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steakhouse-style-burger.md) - [Fermented Rye Plant-Based Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-grain-vegetable-burger.md) - [Microwavable Vegan Burger Patties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-burger-patty.md) - [Frozen Vegan Chicken Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perfect-chick-n.md)