Worthington Vegetarian Burger, Low Fat, 20-Ounce Cans (Pack of 12)

by Worthington

Product Features

• Case of 12 20-ounce cans (total of 240 ounces)
• Made with vegetable protein
• Excellent source of protein
• 100% vegetarian and low in fat
• Delicious vegetarian alternative to hamburger

Product Description

About the Brand

For more than 65 years, Worthington and Loma Linda have created new and innovative products for consumers looking for vegetarian options.

Worthington Foods began as Special Foods in 1939, founded by psychiatrist Dr. George Harding. Dr. Harding was committed to providing health for the body and mind with an emphasis on nutrition and vegetarianism. The first products were the meat alternatives Proast (dark meat) and Numete (light meat). Special Foods grew throughout the years and saw a jump in production due to a shortage of meat during WWII. In 1945, Special Foods changed its name to Worthington.

In the decades to follow, Worthington Foods led the way to new vegetarian products. During the 1950s, Worthington increased in size due to acquisitions and new product developments, such as Soyamel and Veja-Link, the world's first vegetarian hot dog. In the 1960s, Worthington experienced two major breakthroughs. First, using spun soy fiber to create a meat-like texture helped to bring new vegetarian products to market. Second, Worthington was the first to bring frozen vegetarian food into supermarkets.

In the 1970s, under new ownership by Miles Laboratories, Worthington introduced Morningstar Farms products. In 1982, the original founders bought back the business and, soon after, Dale Twomley became CEO, taking the company public in 1992. You now find these products under the Kellogg's family of brands.

About Kellogg's
Consumers around the world are enjoying Kellogg products--one of which, Kellogg’s Corn Flakes, has been part of a healthy, delicious morning for a century. The company that makes breakfast and snacks for millions began with only 44 employees in Battle Creek, Michigan, in 1906. Today, Kellogg Company employs more than 25,000 people, manufactures in 17 countries, and sells its products in more than 180 countries.

Over the past 100 years, innovation and a commitment to being the best in the categories in which they compete have guided the company. From being the first company to offer premiums in its cereal boxes to being the first to fortify its cereals, Kellogg has historically been a leader in industry, innovation, and marketing.

The company's founder, W.K. Kellogg, had a strong commitment to nutrition, health, and quality. His vision continues to drive improvement in Kellogg's products and processes, with the goal of providing great-tasting, nutritious products that meet the most rigorous quality standards.

The company’s brands include Kellogg’s, Keebler, Pop-Tarts, Eggo, Cheez-It, Nutri-Grain, Rice Krispies, Murray, Austin, Morningstar Farms, Famous Amos, Carrs, and Kashi, among others.

Product Description

A Delicious Vegetarian Alternative to Ground Beef. Low fat. Only 1-1/2 grams of fat per serving. Pre-cooked convenience. 1-1/2g fat in Vegetarian Burger, 9.5g fat in cooked lean ground beef. 100% Vegetarian. Exchange: 1 Lean Meat. The dietary exchanges are based on the Exchange Lists for Meal Planning, Copyright 2003 by the American Diabetes Association, Inc. and The American Dietetic Association.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 17.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000BF54O6
• UPC: 028989222237
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (34 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #19,669 in Grocery & Gourmet Food (See Top 100 in Grocery & Gourmet Food)
  • #17 in Grocery & Gourmet Food > Meat & Poultry > Meat Alternatives

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent vegetarian burger, May 20, 2008

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LittleSara (Arizona, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Worthington Vegetarian Burger, Low Fat, 20-Ounce Cans (Pack of 12) (Grocery)

Don't think of this as tasting like hamburger. Just think of it as tasting good. We love this product - and this is really a very good price considering that it ships for free. One can is approximately the same quantity as 1 lb. of ground beef.

Some examples of what we do with this product:

hash:

saute small cubes of potato & chopped onions, add burger, break up lumps, & brown all together; add a couple of shakes of (optional) Angostura Worcestershire sauce [no anchovies in that brand], & serve with eggs for breakfast or veggies for dinner; even buttermilk ranch dressing is good on this.

stir fry:

brown burger & set aside, stir-fry onions, celery, carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, snow peas, bean sprouts, mushrooms, radish slices, and/or water chestnuts (or whatever combination of veggies you like) as you would for any stir fry; add burger to reheat & serve with Ramen noodles or other pasta, on bread, or just as is, with soy sauce or Angustura Worcestershire sauce. Buttermilk ranch dressing is good here, too.

burgers:

to each can of burger, add 1 finely chopped onion, 1 rib of finely chopped celery, 1/4 C. chopped green pepper (optional), 2 eggs, 1/2 C. cracker crumbs, 1/2 C. oatmeal; form into patties & brown over moderate heat [onions & celery must be done & raw eggs thoroughly cooked]; when crispy on both sides & done inside (about 7 min. per side), serve on buns, rolls, bread, or plate with mayo, ketchup, onions, pickles, tomato, sprouts, or other burger fixin's.

casseroles:

1 can burger browned with onions & celery, 1 tsp. sage, 1 can mushroom soup, 1/2 soup can milk, 6-8 oz. noodles (cooked), 16 oz. shredded cheddar cheese, 8 oz. Jack cheese; reserve half of the cheddar, mix all other ingredients together & put in greased casserole, top with remaining cheddar, bake covered at 350 F. for 1 hour, remove cover & bake 15 minutes more

quick burger:

open both ends of the can, push contents out a bit, slice carefully, & brown in skillet until very crispy on both sides (turn carefully) for a quick sandwich filling. You can sprinkle on a bit of onion and/or garlic powder or other seasoning before turning the slices.

Bon appetite!

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Product!, April 18, 2007

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Bella - See all my reviews

This review is from: Worthington Vegetarian Burger, Low Fat, 20-Ounce Cans (Pack of 12) (Grocery)

We use this Worthington Vegetarian Burger for so many different meals. We make tacos, meatloaf, meatballs, sloppy joe and many other things that call for ground beef. The price on Amazon is an AWESOME deal for 12 cans. I hope they will continue to stock this item because from now on we'll be buying it online instead of the health food store. We also enjoy the Worthington Chili very much and will be purchasing it from Amazon next time. These products are an excellent substitute for meat. Can't say enough about them!

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great product, great price, October 30, 2006

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Jon R. Marple (Colorado) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Worthington Vegetarian Burger, Low Fat, 20-Ounce Cans (Pack of 12) (Grocery)

We use this "meat" in veggie loaf, veggie tacos, and caseroles. It is very tasty and versitile.