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Does Kentucky Fried Chicken use Toxic Preservatives?

Our latest 2025 audit of Kentucky Fried Chicken analyzed 59 menu items. We found that 14 items (24%) contain high-risk preservatives.

24% Contain Toxins
45 Safe Options

Specific Ingredients Found:

Sodium benzoate

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We've identified exactly which menu items at Kentucky Fried Chicken are Preservative Free. Download PRūF to see the full list.

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Methodology & sources

We analyzed 59 menu items and matched ingredient statements against PRūF’s additive taxonomy. Counts reflect distinct menu items containing any flagged ingredient in this category. Data is sourced from publicly available Kentucky Fried Chicken ingredient disclosures as of 2025-12-28.

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Our 2025 audit of Kentucky Fried Chicken found that 14 menu items (24%) contain high-risk preservatives. Specific ingredients identified include: Sodium benzoate.
Yes, there are 45 items on the menu that are considered are Preservative Free. You can use the PRūF app to see the full list of safe options and filter the menu in real-time.

Audit based on Kentucky Fried Chicken public ingredient data as of 2025-12-28.