Burger lovers like to heat things up

WEST Australian burger lovers like it hot, according to new research released by fast food chain McDonald's.

Statistics gathered by the company show that WA customers were more likely to add jalapenos to their burger than customers in any other State.

The research follows on from a new initiative in which customers can construct their own burgers in-store at McDonald's outlets.

The figures also showed that West Australians had created more than 78,000 different burger combinations - 60 per cent of which were unique to WA.

South Australians prefer shaved parmesan cheese on their burgers the most while Victorians love their rasher bacon.

Curiously, the preferred burger ingredients for Tasmanians are tortilla chips and pineapple.