Impossible Burger
/ɪmˈpɒsɪbəl ˈbɜːrɡər/
CommonA plant-based burger patty made by Impossible Foods, known for mimicking the look and taste of beef.
Often used generically to mean any convincing plant-based burger, even when the product is actually from Beyond Meat or another brand.
Real-world examples4 examples
| # | Example | What it means | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | got the Impossible Burger at Burger King and it actually slaps | The person ordered it from the fast food chain and liked it. | x, 2023 |
| 02 | my dad couldn't tell it was an Impossible Burger. he finished the whole thing | The plant-based patty fooled someone who normally eats meat. | tiktok, 2023 |
| 03 | is the Impossible Burger actually healthy or is it just processed junk | Asking whether the plant-based option is actually better for you nutritionally. | |
| 04 | they took the Impossible Burger off the menu. sad day | The restaurant stopped offering it, and the person is disappointed. | instagram, 2024 |
Use it when
- Referring to the specific Impossible Foods brand burger.
- Talking about plant-based burgers as a category, using the brand name loosely.
- Discussing whether plant-based meat can taste like the real thing.
Do not use it when
- You mean any plant-based patty.Use “meat-alternative” instead.
- You specifically mean a Beyond Burger.Use “Beyond Burger” instead.
Impossible Burger vs Beyond Burger
Impossible Burger
Impossible Burger uses heme protein derived from soy to replicate the blood-like quality of beef.
VS
beyond-burger
Beyond Burger uses pea protein and beet juice for color and is soy-free.
Origin and context
Product by Impossible Foods, founded in 2011. The Impossible Burger launched in select restaurants in 2016 and reached mainstream fast food chains including Burger King in 2019.
- First seen
- 2016
- Confidence
- high
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