The classic English fry-up appears to be changing as Gen Z are trading traditional black pudding for trendy additions such as avocado, kimchi, and smoked salmon.
A mere 13 per cent of foodies aged under 29 include the sausage when opting for an English breakfast compared to a traditional third of boomers.
Gen Z are leading the charge with experimentation, with some adding avocado (17 per cent), smoked salmon (13 per cent), kimchi (11 per cent), and even leftover curry (eight per cent) to their plates.
An EDF survey quizzed the nation about their fry-up habits and found that the dish still reigns as a staple in people's homes but that it is becoming more diverse and experimental than ever.
The research revealed a whopping 40 per cent agree that rustling up a Full English is a Sunday morning tradition in their home.
Built for slowing down, 60 per cent of those questioned agreed they spend longer eating breakfast on a Sunday than on a typical weekday.
Three in five admit they are more indulgent with what they eat on a Sunday, with certain dishes like the fry-up, pancakes, and pastries feeling more "allowed".
For more than a third of indulgent Britons, Sunday roasts and fry-ups were even indulged on the same day.
The English Breakfast is changing amongst Gen Z
| PAThe survey of 2,000 adults revealed that the classic fry-up is changing, with 44 per cent saying the ingredients they use have evolved.
While eggs (74 per cent), bacon (67 per cent) and sausages (64 per cent) still form the backbone of a classic fry-up, 19 per cent admit to adding unexpected extras.
Chips top the chosen added extras at 27 per cent, closely followed by cheddar cheese and halloumi, avocado and smoked salmon.
Regional differences also come to light, as more than a third of Londoners have added avocado to their fry-up, compared to one in ten of those living in Yorkshire, Scotland, or Northern Ireland.
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Some are even adding Yorkshire puddings, as they cannot wait until the traditional Sunday roast is served.
Baked beans are one of the biggest breakfast battlegrounds, with more than a third loving it when the sauce trickles across other foods on their plate.
On the flip side, this is the worst nightmare for one in five, who insist that beans must go in a separate bowl.
Eggs are just as divisive – scrambled eggs may be a popular fry-up choice, enjoyed by one in four Britons, but the fried egg still reigns supreme for the majority.
While 71 per cent of those who opt for a fried egg prefer a runny yolk, others insist on a flip or fully cooked (27 per cent).
Experimental breakfasts are becoming evermore prevalent
| GETTYThe controversy does not stop when it comes to sauces and condiments.
Ketchup and brown sauce remain the favourites; however, a surprising number of Britons admit to spicing things up with chilli sauce (11 per cent) or curry sauce (nine per cent).
A dollop of salad cream also makes an appearance for one in ten Brits, rising to 20 per cent for those who live in London.
Preparing a Sunday fry-up is no small task, with the dish involving at least three appliances running at once for half of respondents.
The toaster (47 per cent), hob (44 per cent) and the airfryer (35 per cent) were the most used appliances, closely followed by the grill (34 per cent), which was preferred over the oven (30 per cent) and the microwave (25 per cent).
The Sunday fry-up remains a shared ritual in many households, with 37 per cent preparing their fry-up for family or a partner.
TOP 10 ADDITIONS TO A FULL ENGLISH BREAKFAST
- 1. Chips (27%)
- 2. Avocado (17%)
- 3. Cheddar (15%)
- 4. Smoked salmon (13%)
- 5. Halloumi (8%)
- 6. Haggis (8%)
- 7. Yorkshire pudding (7%)
- 8. Chorizo (7%)
- 9. Pesto (5%)
- 10. Kimchi (5%)
TOP 10 CONDIMENTS AND SAUCES
- 1. Ketchup (42%)
- 2. Brown sauce (30%)
- 3. BBQ sauce (14%)
- 4. Mayonnaise (13%)
- 5. Chilli sauce (11%)
- 6. English mustard (10%)
- 7. Salad cream (9%)
- 8. Garlic mayo (7%)
- 9. Curry (7%)
- 10. Hot honey (5%)