Overview
- In-N-Out disclosed Tuesday that it removed sesame flour from its hamburger buns in ten states, replaced iodized salt packets with sea salt and continued a multi-state switch of ketchup to a real-sugar recipe.
- The company framed the adjustments as part of a long-term effort to serve fresher, higher-quality food and pointed to prior dye and ketchup updates as background.
- The announcements drew mixed reaction online with allergy advocates welcoming the sesame change because trace amounts can trigger severe reactions and other customers criticizing the salt swap for removing iodized salt that helps prevent iodine deficiency.
- In-N-Out has not said which ten states are affected, whether prices will change or if the sesame-free buns will be rolled out nationwide.
- The sesame reversal follows the chain’s 2024 move to add sesame after the FASTER Act designated sesame a major allergen, and the company is planning operational moves including a headquarters relocation and an eastern hub by 2029.