A new burger released by McDonald’s in China has caused shock and digust among Chinese netizens.

McDonald's in Shanghai.
McDonald's in Shanghai.

The ‘Modern China Burger’ consists of two pork patties, streaky bacon, lettuce and Sichuan-pepper ketchup sandwiched between two grey pieces of bread. The fast food chain has said the bun is supposed to be a sesame seed version of mantou, a fluffy, Chinese-style steamed bun. Netizens were popping up on social media channels to show off their grey-bunned orders; the limited-edition burger will be available at McDonald’s outlets in mainland China until 3 November. Read more: shanghaiist.com

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