Wendy’s
Flavor:
Chili Cheese Fries
Ingredients:
Chili: Chili Base (Chili Sauce [Water, Tomato Paste, Tomatoes (Tomatoes, Tomato Juice, Calcium Chloride), Sugar, Modified Corn Starch, Salt, Chili Pepper, Spices, Flavor Enhancer (Dextrose, Salt, Yeast Extract, Modified Corn Starch), Citric Acid, Garlic Powder, Disodium Inosinate and Disodium Guanylate, Onion Powder, Xanthan Gum], Onions, Celery, Green Peppers), Water, Ground Beef (Beef, Salt), Chili Beans (Prepared Pinto Beans, Prepared Red Kidney Beans), Soy Lecithin. CONTAINS: MILK AND SOY.
French Fries: Potatoes, Vegetable Oil (Soybean, Canola, and/or Cottonseed Oils), Modified Food Starch (Potato, Corn, Tapioca), Rice Flour, Dextrin, Salt, Pea Starch, Leavening (Disodium Dihydrogen Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Monocalcium Phosphate), Dextrose, Xanthan Gum, Disodium Dihydrogen Pyrophosphate (To Promote Color Retention). Cooked In Vegetable Oil (Soybean Oil, Vegetable Oil [May Contain One Or More Of The Following: Canola, Corn, Or Cottonseed], Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Dimethylpolysiloxane [Anti-Foaming Agent]). Seasoned With Sea Salt. COOKED IN THE SAME OIL AS MENU ITEMS THAT CONTAIN WHEAT, MILK, EGG, SOY, SESAME, AND FISH.
Cheddar Cheese Sauce: Water, Cheddar Cheese (Milk, Salt, Bacterial Culture, Microbial Enzyme), Milk, Butter (Cream, Salt), Modified Corn Starch, Canola Oil, Natural Flavor, Sodium Citrate, Salt, Whey Protein Concentrate, Tomato Concentrate, Xanthan Gum, Konjac, Annatto (Color), Citric Acid, Onion Juice Concentrate, Oleoresin Paprika (Paprika Extract, Sunflower Oil), Soy Lecithin. CONTAINS: MILK, SOY
Cheddar Cheese Sauce: Water, Cheddar Cheese (Milk, Salt, Bacterial Culture, Microbial Enzyme), Milk, Butter (Cream, Salt), Modified Corn Starch, Canola Oil, Natural Flavor, Sodium Citrate, Salt, Whey Protein Concentrate, Tomato Concentrate, Xanthan Gum, Konjac, Annatto (Color), Citric Acid, Onion Juice Concentrate, Oleoresin Paprika (Paprika Extract, Sunflower Oil), Soy Lecithin. CONTAINS: MILK, SOY
Shredded Cheddar Cheese: Cheddar Cheese (Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes, Annatto Color), Potato Starch (Added to Prevent Caking), Natamycin (A Natural Mold Inhibitor). CONTAINS: MILK.
Salt: Sea Salt.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Awarded a 1/5 green leaf rating, Wendy’s Chili Cheese Fries fall at the bottom of the scale for cleaner, healthier food options. This product is not organic, includes GMO ingredients, and contains a variety of added sugars and potentially harmful additives, leading to its low score.
The ingredients list for Wendy’s Chili Cheese Fries reveals several areas of concern. The product is not made with organic ingredients, which is a significant factor for those seeking natural food options. Additionally, the presence of genetically modified (GMO) ingredients further detracts from its healthfulness. Added sugars, such as sugar and citric acid, are present in the chili. More concerning is the inclusion of dextrose, which is considered a harmful added sugar.
The assortment of additives raises more red flags. Natural flavors, flavor enhancers, soy lecithin, xanthan gum, and sodium citrate are among the additives used in this product. These substances often serve as preservatives, emulsifiers, or flavor enhancers, but they may have undesirable health effects for some consumers. Furthermore, the product contains modified food starch and corn starch, which are processed ingredients that some individuals prefer to avoid.
The oils used in Wendy’s Chili Cheese Fries are another point of concern. Canola, soybean, and unspecified vegetable oils are not considered healthy by the standards set by this review process. These oils are often highly processed and may contribute to inflammation when consumed in excess.
Wendy’s Chili Cheese Fries, as rated on this scale, are not recommended for those seeking cleaner and healthier food options. The combination of non-organic ingredients, GMOs, added sugars, harmful additives, and unhealthy oils contribute to its low rating. Consumers looking for nutritious alternatives would be well-advised to consider other options that align with a diet focused on whole, unprocessed foods.
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