Sonic Fries
Summary
Sonic Fries tested at 42.99 ppb glyphosate in Moms Across America's 2024 fast-food investigation — a low-moderate residue for chain-restaurant food. Glyphosate (Roundup's active ingredient) is a WHO IARC Group 2A probable human carcinogen linked to non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, endocrine disruption, kidney and liver impairment, and microbiome disturbance. Likely sources: glyphosate-treated commodity oils (canola/soy) used for frying.
At a glance
Contaminants 1
Source: Independent third-party laboratory testing
Glyphosate 42.99 ppb Moderate
A moderate level of glyphosate — elevated enough to be a real sourcing concern; cleaner-tested options exist.
Tested at 42.99 ppb glyphosate residue — low-moderate for a chain-restaurant prepared food.
Key ingredients 10
Idaho potatoesGood
Whole potato.
Vegetable oil (canola, palm, soybean, and/or sunflower)Very Bad
Generic refined seed-oil blend.
Modified food starch (corn, tapioca)Bad
Chemically modified starch.
Rice flourNeutral
Native starch / dairy fraction.
See more about Rice flour →SaltNeutral
Sodium contributor; tolerable in moderation.
See more about Salt →DextrinBad
Processed starch derivative.
Disodium dihydrogen pyrophosphateNeutral
Leavening or mineral salt.
Sodium bicarbonateNeutral
Leavening or mineral salt.
See more about Sodium bicarbonate →Xanthan gumNeutral
Plant- or fermentation-derived thickener / mild acidulant.
See more about Xanthan gum →AnnattoNeutral
Natural color from achiote seed.
See more about Annatto →Processing
Ultra-Processed Foods
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