# Mixed Vegetable Patties The New Veggie Crunch Burger is Made from Seven Types of Vegetables By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-09-01 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veggie-crunch-burger References: [chewboom](http://www.chewboom.com/2016/08/31/mcdonalds-launches-new-veggie-crunch-burger-in-singapore/) & [prischew](http://www.prischew.com/food/go-healthy-with-the-vegetable-crunch-burger-mcdonalds-singapore/) [McDonald's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-meatless-mckroket) Singapore recently expanded its range of [vegetarian-friendly options](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aw-canada) with the introduction of the Veggie Crunch Burger. While McDonald's has been overhauling its menu for quite some time now, this new burger provides a heartier option for those who adhere to a meat-free diet. The new Veggie Crunch Burger consists of a deep-fried patty made from a blend of seven different types of vegetables: carrots, green peas, cucumbers, green beans, red bell peppers, potatoes and lettuce. To prevent the patty from coming into contact with any meat, the patty is deep-fried in the same oil that is used to cook McDonald's apple pies. The vegetable patty is then topped with lettuce, cucumber slices, a sweet chili sauce and the McChicken sauce. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Vegetable-based Fast Food:** The rise of the Veggie Crunch Burger shows a growing trend for vegetable-based fast food options in response to increasing demand for plant-based diets. - **Sustainable Fast Food:** The use of locally sourced vegetables and the repurposing of cooking oil for the Veggie Crunch Burger highlights a trend towards sustainability in the fast food industry. - **Innovative Food Blends:** The unique blend of seven vegetables in the Veggie Crunch Burger demonstrates a trend towards innovative food combinations that cater to diverse dietary preferences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fast Food:** The introduction of the Veggie Crunch Burger highlights a disruptive innovation opportunity for fast food chains to expand their vegetarian-friendly menu options and tap into the growing demand for plant-based diets. - **Food Sustainability:** The sustainable practices employed in the creation of the Veggie Crunch Burger present an opportunity for the food industry to incorporate more eco-friendly practices and appeal to environmentally conscious consumers. - **Food Manufacturing:** The development of vegetable-based patties like the one in the Veggie Crunch Burger creates opportunities for food manufacturers to explore new and innovative ways to produce plant-based alternatives to traditional meat products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Salad-Style QSR Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-salad-burger.md) - [Savory QSR Jackfruit Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-meatless-mckroket.md) - [Delectable Veggie Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delectable-veggie-burgers.md) - [Sweet Potato-Based Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcyam.md) - [Crunchy Veggie Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crunchy-veggie-burgers.md) - [Vegetarian Peppercorn Oil Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bingz-healthy-veggie.md) - [Black Bean Burger Patties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/actual-veggies-black-bean-patty.md) - [Purveyor QSR Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-singapore.md) - [Textural Veggie-Rich Burger Patties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/actual-veggies-burgers.md)