Hamburger — one of the most popular types of sandwich, which consists of a chopped fried patty served inside a split bun. Additional ingredients may include cheese, fresh lettuce leaves, pickled cucumbers, sauces and other toppings.
Nutritional value (per 100 g)
Ingredients
The classic hamburger includes:
History
The hamburger was invented in 1900 by German immigrant Louis Lessing, who sold it in his shop in New Haven, Connecticut. In 1901 the hamburger got its name from the city of Hamburg, from where Lessing came.
In 1904 the hamburger became popular in the United States when a pharmacist in Wichita, Kansas, started selling them at his establishment. In 1921 Walter Anderson from Wichita patented his recipe for preparing a hamburger.
In 1948 the McDonald brothers opened their first restaurant in California, where hamburgers became a staple dish. In 1968 the brothers opened their first restaurant in Illinois, where hamburgers became even more popular.
Today hamburgers are among the most popular dishes in the world, and there are many variations of this dish, including vegetarian and vegan hamburgers.
Tips for choosing
When choosing a hamburger, pay attention to the following factors:
Storage
Hamburgers should be stored in the refrigerator at a temperature from 0 to 4 °C. Hamburgers can be kept in their original packaging or transferred to an airtight container. Hamburgers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.
Preparation
Hamburgers can be prepared on a grill, on a skillet, or in the oven. When grilling or frying, the burgers should be cooked over medium heat until golden brown on each side. When baking in the oven, bake at 180 °C for 15-20 minutes.
Benefits and risks
Hamburgers can be healthy if prepared from natural ingredients and do not contain harmful additives. However, hamburgers made from low-quality ingredients or prepared using harmful methods can be harmful to health.
This is general information only. For more precise data, please refer to official sources or consult a dietitian.