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KFC's New Pink Burger Buns Look Like Fluffy, Undercooked Meat

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KFC China has unveiled its newest menu offerings, including two pretty bizarre-looking burgers. While a black bun burger is shocking enough, you're probably more taken by that pink, marshmallowy concoction on the right:

KFC China

According to Chinese news site The Nanfang, the new KFC burgers are called the "Black diamond bacon spicy chicken leg burger" and the "Rose cheese roasted chicken leg burger."

The burgers retail for $2.80. The Sourcefed video below says the "black diamond" name means the same thing as it does it skiing or snowboarding, aka an "expert level" only. Sourcefed added that the rose cheese also isn't really as "rosy" as it sounds, as the name apparently comes from the pink color of the buns. Mystery, solved.

Check out more photos of the burgers below:

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Cilantro(01 of10)

Cilantro is probably the most high-profile polarizing food. The 2010 Harold McGee article, "Cilantro Haters, It's Not Your Fault" explains the conundrum well -- there's a reason for that "soapy" taste, apparently. Though some can't imagine their guacamole or Thai vegetable curry without the herb, others find it a complete meal-ruiner. Let us know where you stand by voting on the right.Photo by Flickr user: QFamily

Celery(02 of10)

Celery, along with carrots and onions, are the central ingredients in a mirepoix -- a flavor base for soups, stocks, sauces and more. But the green itself doesn't always get much love. When not cooked correctly, its crunch can disrupt the texture of a meal. Although dieters might swear by it, we don't actually believe that anyone can love this "malign and spiteful" vegetable.Photo by Flickr user: JMR_Photography

Licorice(03 of10)

This divide often occurs at a young age -- the kids that can munch on strands and strands of Twizzlers and the kids that would rather have a chocolate bar. The licorice love/hate division continues into adulthood as ingredients like anise and fennel are incorporated into dishes. Soups, salads, desserts and cocktails can be ruined -- or elevated, depending where you fall on the licorice spectrum -- thanks to the addition of anise, fennel or licorice.Photo by Flickr user: ungard

Green Pepper(04 of10)

Red peppers are smooth sailing for most eaters, but green peppers are another thing entirely. In fact, although we know plenty of people who don't mind green peppers, we can't really think of anyone that particularly loves them. While red and yellow peppers offer some sweetness, and can add a layer of complexity to certain dishes, green peppers often end up mucking them up. Sorry, we know we're supposed to present both the pro and cons of the foods, but we're finding it hard to see much of a pro with this one. It is by far the least loved. After all, chef Dan Barber won't allow green pepper into his restaurants.Photo by Flickr user: Sharon Hunter

Marzipan(05 of10)

Yes, the photo above is super adorable, but the visual appeal doesn't actually translate into crave-worthy fare. Marzipan is made from almond paste and sugar, resulting in a very saccharine taste. While dessert lovers might crave the uber-sweetness, fans that veer more toward savory items are likely to steer clear. Although marzipan is pliable and relatively easy to mold, sometimes it looks better than it tastes.Photo by Flickr user: dan taylor

Mayonnaise(06 of10)

Mayonnaise is a staple ingredient in many sandwiches and casseroles, for better or worse. Its creamy, slippery texture can provide a much needed relief from dryness -- like in the case of a club sandwich -- or it can just make everything soggy. The game changes, however, when the mayo is homemade. Mayo made from scratch causes far less groans than that jar of Hellman's. That is, if you can get it to emulsify correctly.Photo by Flickr user: little blue hen

Blue Cheese(07 of10)

While Francophiles may espouse the goodness of a cheese with a healthy degree of mold inside, others may balk based on the look alone. The trick is to start on the mild end of the spectrum -- gorgonzola dolce is sweet, creamy and a good starter blue. From there, more intense roqueforts become slowly easier on the palate. Still a bad wine or food pairing with blue cheese can turn people off from the whole genre forever. In other words, pay attention to the other foods you serve along with blue cheese.Photo by Flickr user: A writer afoot

Vegemite/Marmite(08 of10)

If you haven't spent time in England or Australia recently, you might not understand why there is so much hullabaloo regarding the yeast extract spreads Marmite and Vegemite. The taste is very umami-rich and extremely savory -- it's best to use a thin layer. Even though many residents of the United States find these spreads rather revolting, there are so many die-hard fans from across the pond, it is probably better to just agree to disagree. Photo by Flickr user: Los Cardinalos

Coconut(09 of10)

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Liver(10 of10)

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