KFC outlets¹ in Korea have scrapped² tomatoes from their Zinger Burger, the signature chicken burger menu.

The absence of tomatoes has sparked customer criticism, such as “This is no different from the death of Zinger Burger,” while others highlight it as a clear instance of “Shrinkflation.”

The absence of tomatoes became official last year when KFC uploaded an image of Zinger Burger without them. Despite this change, the price of the burger remains³ at 5,500 won ($ 4.18).

KFC CEO Shin Ho-sang explained that the tomato was “removed to accentuate⁴ the original flavor of Zinger Burger,” assuring customers that they would not regret trying the remodeled burger made with a global original recipe.