Fans of the British bakery chain Greggs have expressed surprise after discovering the meat content in some of their favorite pastries and bakes. A recent discussion on the Greggs Appreciation forum on Reddit revealed that many customers were unaware of the percentage of meat used in various products, leading to concerns about quality and value.
The conversation began when a Reddit user shared a photograph detailing the meat quantities in several popular items. For instance, a sausage roll was found to contain only 22% pork, while a steak bake had 32% beef. Other products, such as the chicken bake, contained 17% chicken, whereas southern fried chicken goujons had a higher content of 67%, and spicy barbecue chicken bites boasted a substantial 70% chicken content. In contrast, their festive bake offered a mere 11% chicken, and the beef and vegetable pasty also contained only 11% beef.
Customer reactions have ranged from disbelief to acceptance of these findings. One user suggested that the meat percentages likely reflect uncooked weight, asserting that raw dough and pastry are relatively heavy. They pointed out that while the sausage rolls might contain significant fillers, the chicken goujons appeared to be a better value. Another user remarked that such meat content is typical across many food products, recalling experiences where the advertised main ingredient was present in minimal amounts.
One participant expressed skepticism about the quality of the products, stating, “Meat is the expensive bit. They have a special factory where they experiment with ingredients to get the product as cheap as possible to manufacture so they can make money.” This sentiment was echoed by another user who noted, “Even a good sausage roll will only have around 40% overall meat content, still almost double Greggs’.”
Despite the revelations, many customers remain loyal to Greggs. One user reflected, “I’ve been eating the goujons this whole time not realizing the chicken content of them is 67%. Whatever, the brain-rot number won’t stop me from eating them.” Another added, “While 22% is crazy, it won’t stop me though.”
Greggs has not yet responded to inquiries regarding the meat content of their products. As consumers continue to engage in discussions about the quality and transparency of food items, the bakery chain may need to address these concerns to maintain customer trust and satisfaction.
