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The veggie hot dog from IKEA is not only delicious, it’s also gone viral. Selling out from one country to the next, getting your hands on this decadent dog may alone be worth the trip to your local, or not so local, IKEA. But what makes it so special? Lucky for you, we’ve got the scoop.
No one is going to tell you that hot dogs are good for you. They’re an indulgent snack like any other, and you’re not going to shed any pounds by eating one type over another. However, the veggie hot dogs at IKEA are slightly better for you, and way better for the environment. IKEA is always looking for more sustainable, natural resources in its products, and that includes its food offerings.
According to IKEA,
“Simple mathematics tell us that plant-based foods need less resources, less water and less soil to feed just as many, while making a smaller carbon footprint.”
And it doesn’t hurt that the veggie hot dogs are also delicious. So why not help save the environment and your arteries at the same time?
IKEA’s veggie hot dog is made of plants, so it doesn’t need all the mechanization that traditional meat-based hot dogs need in their creation. Less factory time means less emissions, which is good for everyone.
“Well, it does seem too good to be true.”
“It is too good to be true.”
Despite the naysayers, it is true and veggie hot dogs weren’t even the first plant-based item on IKEA’s menu. Veggie balls were introduced into the Swedish superstore’s meatball family in 2015 and they were an instant hit. One of the reasons that the meatless balls were so popular was because IKEA didn’t compromise on the taste or texture. The sauce is slightly different, being a sort of curry sauce with a sweet potato puree because those flavors simply go better with veggie balls. IKEA wasn’t forcing a vegetarian copycat of its classic meatballs on its guests; they were just making an alternative that was equally delicious.
Once IKEA was sure that its consumers wanted plant-based versions of its popular meatballs, they went on to see what else they could develop. Reinventing their traditional hot dog was the logical next step.
Keep watching the video to find out more about what you should know before eating IKEA’s vegan hot dog.
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