Wendy’s
Flavor:
Baconator®
Ingredients:
Hamburger Patties: Ground Beef, Salt.
Premium Bun: Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Water, High Fructose Corn Syrup and/or Sugar, Yeast, Soybean Oil, Contains less than 2% of each of the following: Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Calcium Peroxide, Calcium Propionate (Added as a Preservative), Calcium Sulfate, Canola Oil, Citric Acid, Corn Starch, Dextrose, Enzymes, Maltodextrins, Modified Food Starch, Monocalcium Phosphate, Monoglycerides, Salt, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate (SSL), Starch, Sunflower Oil, Vegetable Oil, Vegetable Proteins (Pea, Potato, Fava Bean), Wheat Dextrose, Wheat Flour, Wheat Gluten, Wheat Maltodextrins, Sesame Flour. CONTAINS: WHEAT, SESAME. BUNS ARE TOASTED IN A COMMON TOASTER WITH PRODUCTS THAT CONTAIN WHEAT, SOY, MILK, SESAME.
Applewood Smoked Bacon: Bacon cured with Water, Salt, Sugar, Sodium Phosphate, Sodium Erythorbate, Sodium Nitrite.
American Cheese Slice: Milk, Cream, Water, Sodium Citrate, Salt, Contains 2% or less of Apocarotenal and Beta Carotene (Color), Cheese Culture, Citric Acid, Enzymes, Sorbic Acid (Preservative), Soy Lecithin. CONTAINS: MILK, SOY.
Mayonnaise: Soybean Oil, Water, Egg Yolks, Corn Syrup, Distilled Vinegar, Salt, Mustard Seed, Calcium Disodium Edta (To Protect Flavor). CONTAINS: EGG
Ketchup: Tomato Concentrate from Red Ripe Tomatoes, Distilled Vinegar, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Corn Syrup, Salt, Natural Flavoring, Spices, Onion Powder. CONTAINS EGG.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
The Wendy’s Baconator® garners a 1/5 green leaf rating on our scale, indicating a product that falls short in providing cleaner food options. This rating reflects the numerous concerns identified within its ingredient list, which includes non-organic and potentially GMO ingredients, added sugars, harmful additives, and unhealthy oils.
The Baconator’s composition is far from organic, as no organic components are present. This absence of organic ingredients contributes to its low rating. Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are not excluded from the product, further lowering its standing on our scale. Added sugars such as sugar, citric acid, and fructose are prevalent, coupled with more concerning sweeteners like dextrose and corn syrup.
A closer look at the ingredients reveals the presence of potentially harmful additives. These include natural flavor, flavor, enriched flour, monoglycerides, soy lecithin, calcium disodium EDTA, sodium citrate, modified food starch, and corn starch. More alarming is the inclusion of sodium nitrite and maltodextrin, which are known to be harmful.
The oils used in the Baconator, specifically canola, soybean, and vegetable oils, are considered detrimental to health. To exacerbate the issue, high fructose corn syrup, a sweetener linked with numerous health problems, is also a component of this product.
The Wendy’s Baconator® is a product that prioritizes certain flavors and textures at the expense of healthfulness and ingredient quality. Our evaluation highlights the reliance on non-organic ingredients, GMOs, added sugars, and harmful additives and oils. With a 1/5 green leaf rating, we advise consumers to seek out cleaner alternatives that align with a healthier dietary approach.
Certifications:
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