Wendy’s
Flavor:
Vanilla Frosty® Cream Cold Brew
Ingredients:
Cold Brew Coffee (Water, Coffee Extract [Filtered Water, 100% Arabica Coffee]), Ice, Milk, French Vanilla Syrup (Pure Cane Sugar, Water, Natural Flavor with Vanilla Extract, Citric Acid), Sugar, Corn Syrup, Cream, Nonfat Dry Milk, Whey, Contains Less than 1% of Guar Gum, Mono and Diglycerides, Cellulose Gum, Carrageenan, Calcium Sulfate, Sodium Citrate, Natural Flavor, Molasses, Annatto Extract [Color], Vitamin A Palmitate.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Wendy’s Vanilla Frosty® Cream Cold Brew is a product that our evaluation deems best to avoid. This beverage is not organic and contains genetically modified ingredients, which are two significant factors in its low rating. The inclusion of added sugars such as molasses, sugar, and citric acid further detracts from its score. More concerning is the presence of cane sugar and corn syrup, which are considered more harmful types of added sugars.
The product also contains a range of additives that raise red flags. Ingredients like natural flavors and sodium citrate are not uncommon in processed foods, but their potential effects on health have led to their negative impact on the product’s score. Diglycerides, often used as emulsifiers, are also present and contribute to the deductions. More notably, carrageenan, an additive with known health concerns, is used in the product and is a significant factor in the low score.
Additionally, the product lists palm as an ingredient, which is assumed to be a reference to palm oil. The use of palm oil is controversial due to environmental concerns and potential health implications, which is reflected in the negative scoring.
The Wendy’s Vanilla Frosty® Cream Cold Brew is emblematic of the types of food products that our website aims to steer consumers away from. Its composition of non-organic ingredients, GMOs, multiple added sugars, and a variety of questionable additives aligns poorly with the goal of promoting cleaner food options. The combination of these elements results in a product that falls short of the standards our site advocates for healthier food choices. Therefore, we recommend consumers to consider alternative options that align better with a diet focused on health and wellness.
Certifications:
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