"If you don't live in the eastern part of the United States, you may not be aware of Wawa, a chain of gas stations and convenience stores that also sell a wide variety of made-to-order foods, similar to those at a fast-food restaurant. From breakfast burritos and pizzas to freshly made salad bowls, they have a lot to offer. One of the chain's many items include its hamburger, which is advertised as being 100% beef."
"It's not unusual to hear stories about fast-food restaurants having to defend its ingredients, whether it's McDonald's and the debunked pink slime or Taco Bell and its taco beef. That said, you can check the ingredient list on the Wawa website for any of its menu items. What they have listed for its hamburger is beef, encapsulated sodium (salt that improves the texture and the way the meat binds), sodium phosphate (salt that aids in texture and moisture retention), and spice."
Wawa operates convenience stores and made-to-order food counters across the eastern United States offering items from breakfast burritos to salads. Wawa hamburgers are advertised as 100% beef and the ingredient list lists beef, encapsulated sodium, sodium phosphate, and spice, with no fillers or other unusual ingredients. Scientific literature indicates 100% beef patties often deliver juicier, more pronounced beef flavor and firmer texture than patties with extenders, although pure beef can become drier or tougher if overcooked. Wawa uses Angus beef and offers numerous burger configurations and extensive customization options including cheeses, condiments, and specialty enhancements.
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