The 'outdated' British sandwich fillings being killed off by Generation Z

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Traditional British sandwich fillings are falling out of favour with younger generations, according to new research.The study, commissioned by Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, found that more than four in five Gen Z Britons aged 18 to 30 have grown tired of the conventional options for their bread.Rather than reaching for time-honoured combinations, young people across the UK are increasingly drawn to American-inspired alternatives such as chicken Caesar salad sandwiches, meatball subs and Philly cheese steaks.International flavours are also proving popular, with chicken satay and buffalo chicken emerging as preferred choices over the classic British sarnie fillings that previous generations have long enjoyed.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say The survey of 2,000 respondents revealed that cheese and ham, along with egg and cress, were deemed most outdated, with 29 per cent of those polled viewing these classics as past their prime.Ham salad came third on the list of rejected fillings, while...

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