Tuesday, July 1, 2025

Japan: "Burger King to roll out 1,900-calorie 'yokozuna' burger in sumo collab"

 From Nikkei Asia, July 1:

5-patty Baby Body Burger to launch in Japan ahead of BK-sponsored tournament 

The Japanese arm of Burger King on Monday announced an 1,876-calorie sandwich as part of a partnership with the Japan Sumo Association.

The 2,590-yen ($18) Baby Body Burger features five flame-grilled beef patties, four slices of bacon and four slices of cheddar cheese. It weighs in at 668 grams, when normal menu items top out below 500 grams....

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The story goes on to say the sandwich is meant to promote interest in Sumo. I'm thinking it will promote interest in cardiology as well. It's very big.