Wendy’s

Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Wendy’s Chocolate Milk falls short in our assessment for cleaner food options. This product is not organic and includes genetically modified ingredients, which detracts from its overall score. The presence of added sugars, such as the sugar listed in its ingredients, further reduces its standing.

The inclusion of corn starch and carrageenan is particularly concerning. Corn starch, though commonly used as a thickener, is deducted points for its potential harm. Carrageenan, a more contentious additive, is associated with negative health effects and leads to a significant deduction in the product’s score. Moreover, although palm oil is not explicitly listed in the ingredients, any palm-derived substances such as Vitamin A Palmitate would contribute to a lower rating due to the environmental and health issues associated with palm oil production and consumption.

The product also fails to meet the standards for those seeking vitamin-enriched options, as the synthetic forms of Vitamin A and D3 do not align with a clean eating philosophy that favors natural, whole-food sources of nutrients.

Customers are advised to avoid Wendy’s Chocolate Milk based on our criteria, which prioritize the absence of harmful additives, organic certification, non-GMO ingredients, and the exclusion of added sugars and harmful oils. Our evaluation aims to guide consumers towards healthier, more environmentally friendly food choices in a market that is often saturated with products that do not support these values. The low rating reflects our commitment to recommending only the cleanest options for our audience.