Wendy’s
Flavor:
Sausage, Egg & Swiss Croissant
Ingredients:
Croissant: Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Enzymes, Ascorbic Acid, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Water, Butter (Cream, Natural Flavor), Sugar, Yeast, Contains 2% or Less of Whole Milk Powder, Salt, Modified Food Starch, Dough Conditioner (Vital Wheat Gluten, Xanthan Gum, Ascorbic Acid, Enzymes (Xylanase and Alpha-Amylase]). CONTAINS: WHEAT, MILK. MAY CONTAIN: SESAME. BUNS ARE TOASTED IN A COMMON TOASTER WITH PRODUCTS THAT CONTAIN WHEAT, SOY, MILK, SESAME.
Sausage Patty: Pork, Water, Spices, Salt, Dextrose, Sugar. SAUSAGE PATTIES ARE COOKED ON THE SAME GRILL AS, AND MAY COME IN CONTACT WITH, INGREDIENTS THAT CONTAIN MILK AND SOY.
Egg: Egg, Soy Lecithin (Pan Spray), Salt. CONTAINS: EGG, SOY.
Swiss Cheese Sauce: Water, Neufchatel Cheese (Milk, Cream, Cheese Culture, Salt, Carob Bean Gum), Cream, Milk, Seasoning (Corn Starch, Whey Protein Concentrate, Sea Salt, Sodium Citrate, Soy Lecithin, Yeast Extract, Xanthan Gum, Garlic Powder, Spice, Onion Powder), Swiss Cheese (Pasteurized Milk, Salt, Bacterial Cultures, Microbial Enzymes), Cheddar Cheese (Pasteurized Milk, Salt, Cultures, Enzymes), Butter (Cultured Cream, Salt), Sour Cream (Cultured Cream, Enzymes), Natural Flavor, Egg Yolks, Lemon Juice Concentrate, Fruit Juice (Color). CONTAINS: EGG, MILK, SOY.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Wendy’s Sausage, Egg & Swiss Croissant is an option that falls short of the cleaner food standards set by our website. This breakfast item is not organic and contains genetically modified ingredients, which detracts significantly from its overall score. The addition of sugars, including dextrose, further impacts its rating negatively. The presence of potentially harmful additives like natural flavors, enriched flour, soy lecithin, xanthan gum, sodium citrate, and modified food starch also contributes to its low score.
The croissant consists of enriched flour, butter, and sugar among other ingredients, and may contain sesame. It is toasted in equipment that also processes wheat, soy, milk, and sesame, presenting possible allergen cross-contamination. The sausage patty includes pork and spices but also contains dextrose and sugar, which are considered less desirable ingredients. It is cooked on the same grill where milk and soy contaminants may be present.
The egg component is prepared with soy lecithin and salt, and the Swiss cheese sauce contains a variety of dairy products, including Neufchatel cheese, cream, milk, Swiss cheese, cheddar cheese, butter, and sour cream, with several additives for stabilization and flavor. These ingredients, while common in processed foods, do not align with the criteria for cleaner options that prioritize minimal processing and natural ingredients.
Our website’s rigorous standards are designed to highlight food products that offer healthful, uncomplicated ingredients. The Wendy’s Sausage, Egg & Swiss Croissant does not meet these standards due to its use of added sugars, GMOs, and various additives. For consumers seeking cleaner and healthier food options, this product is not recommended. The low green leaf rating reflects its position at the bottom tier of the products we assess, and we advise consumers to seek alternatives that better align with the pursuit of a wholesome diet.
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