Burger King is launching its plant-based Rebel Whooper in the U.K. But some are sneering at the new product after a disclaimer on the fast food restaurant's website says it may not actually be suitable for vegetarians. While the Rebel Whopper is 100% plant-based like its American cousin, the Impossible Whopper, the Burger King UK website […] Burger King is launching its plant-based Rebel Whooperin the U.K. A second Facebook ad stated the Rebel Whopper “tastes of being woke”, had below it the claim “100 per cent whopper. No Beef”, and included the Burger King logo and The Vegetarian Butcher logo The Rebel Whopper is completely plant based, but unlike a lot of plant-based products, including some of Hungry Jack’s past vegetarian offerings, this one is not specifically aimed at vegans. October 7 2019 - 2:55am. Meat free: The new Hungry Jacks zero per cent beef Rebel Whopper. Fast food outlet Hungry Jacks has launched a completely meat free burger in Australia. The Plant-Based Whopper, powered by The Vegetarian Butcher, is now on Burger King’s menu in more than 35 countries in four continents. Burger King UK launched the Rebel Whopper in January 2020. The burger features The Vegetarian Butcher’s vegan patty. In December, Burger King Mexico debuted the plant-based burger. The Whopper Vegetal, or Earlier this summer, the international chain also launched two plant-based options: Rebel Whopper and the Rebel Chicken King in Sweden, which it promoted in July with a “50/50 menu” marketing campaign that challenged customers to discern between the plant-based options and their animal-based counterparts. The soy-based nuggets—which are now fried in a separate fryer used for plant-based products—are offered with vegan dipping sauces. German customers can also order the Rebel Whopper at Burger King, which features a plant-based patty also made by The Vegetarian Butcher. 6Nw2h.