BK Veggie

The BK Veggie is a vegetarian soy-based meatless sandwich that is served at Burger King restaurants. The sandwich is not vegan, as it has dairy components. It is one of BK's health conscious oriented menu items.

Product Description
The BK Veggie is made with mayonnaise, lettuce, tomato, and ketchup served on a sesame-seed bun. Optional ingredients upon request include cheese, onion, and mustard.

Classification
In UK outlets of Burger King, the BK Veggie has been approved by the Vegetarian Society. Subsequently, on the menu boards, a 'Vege society approved' logo is shown next to the item name.

History
The product was first introduced in 2002. It was originally prepared in the same manner as a Whopper, a flame-broiled veggie patty with mayonnaise, lettuce, tomato, pickles, onion and ketchup served on a sesame-seed roll. At the time the sandwich was vegan if the customer asked to have it cooked in a microwave oven, otherwise it was not considered vegan because it was cooked on the same equipment as the burgers and chicken

In late 2004, BK (US) entered into a partnership with Morningstar Farms to offer a soy-based meatless patty. The sandwich was also reformulated not to include pickles and onions. The cooking method was also changed to microwaving, though most outlets will broil it upon request.