Wendy’s
Flavor:
Ghost Pepper Fries
Ingredients:
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.
Ghost Pepper Sauce: Vegetable Oil (Soybean Oil, Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Salt, Natural Flavor, Annatto Extract [Color], Turmeric Oleoresin [Color]), Ranch Herb Dip Seasoning (Irradiated Onion And Irradiated Garlic Powder, Buttermilk, Yeast Extract [Contains Maltodextrin], Salt, Spices, Whey, Natural Flavors, Citric Acid, Lactic Acid [Contains Modified Corn Starch], Silicon Dioxide [Added To Prevent Caking]), Maltodextrin, Sugar, Egg Yolks (Egg Yolks, Phospholipase, Sodium Silico Aluminate), Apple Cider Vinegar Powder (Maltodextrin, Apple Cider Vinegar, And Modified Corn Starch), Natural Flavor and Coloring, Red Ghost Chile Peppers. CONTAINS: MILK, EGG.
Salt: Sea Salt.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Awarded a 1/5 green leaf rating, Wendy’s Ghost Pepper Fries represent a choice that falls short of cleaner, healthier food standards. This product does not utilize organic ingredients nor does it avoid GMOs, which detracts from its overall healthfulness. The inclusion of added sugars, such as sugar and citric acid, alongside dextrose—a more harmful added sugar—further undermines its nutritional value.
The fries and accompanying ghost pepper sauce contain a range of additives that raise concerns. These include natural flavors, silicon dioxide, and xanthan gum—all of which contribute to the product’s low rating. Particularly troubling is the presence of maltodextrin, an additive linked to potential health risks, which significantly impacts the product’s score. The use of various oils, including canola and soybean oil, is another factor that diminishes the product’s standing, as these oils are considered less healthy options.
The fries are cooked in a blend of oils that may include canola, corn, or cottonseed, and the presence of hydrogenated soybean oil introduces trans fats, which are known to be detrimental to heart health. Moreover, the cross-contact with allergens such as wheat, milk, egg, soy, sesame, and fish due to shared frying oil may pose a risk for individuals with allergies or sensitivities.
The product’s ingredient list showcases a reliance on processed components that are not aligned with a diet focused on whole, unprocessed foods. The additives and non-organic ingredients present in Wendy’s Ghost Pepper Fries contribute to the product’s low score, reflecting a composition that is far removed from the clean food ethos. Consumers seeking healthier, cleaner eating options are advised to steer clear of this product, as it does not meet the standards for a nutritious and minimally processed food choice.
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