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Does Wendy's use Toxic Preservatives?

Our latest 2025 audit of Wendy's analyzed 82 menu items. We found that 33 items (40%) contain high-risk preservatives.

40% Contain Toxins
49 Safe Options

Specific Ingredients Found:

Sodium nitrite, Sodium benzoate

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

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Methodology & sources

We analyzed 82 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 Wendy's ingredient disclosures as of 2025-12-28.

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Our 2025 audit of Wendy's found that 33 menu items (40%) contain high-risk preservatives. Specific ingredients identified include: Sodium nitrite, Sodium benzoate.
Yes, there are 49 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 Wendy's public ingredient data as of 2025-12-28.