Beyond Meat unveils revamped plant-based burgers amid flagging US sales [Video]

(The Hill) – Beyond Meat unveiled its revamped plant-based burgers on Wednesday in the hopes of luring back consumers with a new recipe that cuts down on saturated fat.

The California-based company launched a new version of its patties, switching to avocado oil after using canola and coconut oils in previous iterations. The new burgers will also have more protein and less sodium, according to the company. 

The latest iteration of Beyond Burgers — the fourth — will now contain 21 grams of protein and 2 grams of saturated fat per serving. Each patty will contain 230 calories, like the previous iteration.

The company said its revamped burgers are the product of a “multi-year research effort” and will be available to consumers in the spring.

“Beyond IV represents a transformative step forward in delivering plant-based nutrition to the consumer in the form of meat,” Beyond Meat founder and CEO Ethan Brown said. 

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