Burger Bun

A burger bun is a soft, round bread roll, typically split in half horizontally. It is made from flour, water, yeast, and salt, often with added sugar, fat, and sometimes milk or eggs for richness and texture. The dough is shaped, proofed, and baked to create a light and airy bread suitable for holding burger patties and toppings.

Burger buns are primarily used as a vehicle for serving burgers, providing a convenient and palatable way to consume them. Manufacturers add them to convenience meals and ready-to-eat products for this purpose. They are a staple in fast food and casual dining, as well as in pre-packaged meals.

Burger buns are a source of carbohydrates and fibre. Wholemeal versions offer more fibre and nutrients than white buns. The UK's Eatwell Guide recommends that starchy carbohydrates form the basis of meals, with an emphasis on whole grain and wholemeal varieties. While not an additive, the flour used may have had sulphur dioxide/sulphites added as a preservative, which is one of the 14 regulated allergens if present above 10 mg/kg.