New York (CNN Business)Some of the meat in Cracker Barrel may be fake, but the beef it causes
On Monday, thechain posted on Facebook about Impossible Foods plant-based sausages made byCracker Barrel. added to the breakfast menu last summer. The post provoked a strong response from its followers, with many complaining that Cracker Barrel should not be offering meat substitutes.
"The once-great Tennessee company I lost respect for ," one person commented. Another commented, "That will never happen! Cracker Barrel used to be so good I was looking forward to eating it, but I can't have it anymore," while another said, "Bad choice." Others expressed skepticism as to whether the product would taste good.Several commentators denounced the addition of "awakening" to the menu.
However , not all responses were negative, and many appreciate the chain's offering of options. "I couldn't tell the difference. I think it's good for people who can't eat meat for whatever reason," wrote one.
In a statement to CNN Business, Cracker Barrel said: Or you're hungry for nutritious new plant-based options like Impossible Sausage.
On Thursday, Cracker Barrel responded to a controversy on her Instagram by stating plant-based sausage and I posted a picture of the pork sausage together. 's caption reads, "Where pork- and plant-based sausage lovers can have breakfast in harmony all day long." Roadside rivals McDonald's (MCD) have eliminated all-day breakfast.
Cracker His Barrel has added Impossible His Sausage to its menu as part of a broader revamp of its offerings. Chain said it was "the first plant-based protein at a time when consumers are demanding better plant-based options than ever before." Burger Kingis drawing to alternative meats with additions to their menus.
