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Who knew cat food could be the secret ingredient to a gourmet burger?

Michelin-starred chef and animal lover Alice Ostan has teamed up with London-based cat food brand KatKin to create one of the strangest culinary experiments of the year: a cat food burger. And according to those who’ve tried it — it’s shockingly delicious.

Ostan shaped a blend of meats normally reserved for feline dining into a patty, coated it with crispy panko breadcrumbs, and topped it with a layer of cat food mix. To elevate the flavors, she added creamy ricotta, parmesan, lemon spread, and KatKin’s smoky bacon jam. The burger was then served on a warm ciabatta bun with lettuce, sun-dried tomatoes, cucumber, and a drizzle of hot honey.

Those lucky enough to taste it were stunned. Many said they would never have guessed it was made from cat food in a blind taste test. One diner declared, “It tastes just like the meat I buy for myself.” Another called it “absolutely delicious.”

While there’s no word yet on whether this unusual creation will ever make it onto a restaurant menu, it’s not the only exclusive burger game in town. Manhattan’s dining scene is full of secret and limited-edition burgers.

• The Crane Club in West Chelsea serves just 12 burgers a night, available only between 5:30 and 6 p.m. — no substitutions, no exceptions.

• Caviar Russe, a posh Midtown seafood spot, occasionally surprises diners with an off-menu burger if the chef feels inspired.

• Society Cafe inside the Walker Hotel in Greenwich Village makes only a handful of burgers each night, with Executive Chef Nicholas McCann calling it “a true labor of love.”

So, while the cat food burger might not hit the mainstream anytime soon, it proves one thing: when it comes to food innovation, chefs are willing to push boundaries — and sometimes, the results are unexpectedly mouthwatering.