Food Ingredient

At Whole Foods Market, our Food Ingredient Quality Standards reflect our commitment to providing the best ingredients for your plate. We've gone beyond the basics, banning hydrogenated fats, high-fructose corn syrup, and artificial sweeteners like aspartame, sucralose, and saccharin, along with over 230 other colors, preservatives, flavors, and additives from all the food we sell. From our bakery's Berry Chantilly Cake to the offerings in our self-service bars, we prioritize transparency and quality, ensuring that every item meets our strict standards before it reaches your basket. By continuously reviewing and updating our ingredient criteria, informed by emerging research and customer expectations, we aim to stay ahead of industry trends and deliver products that you can trust. With milestones such as banning added MSG in 1992 and high-fructose corn syrup in 2011, we're committed to providing wholesome, nourishing options that meet our customers' needs and preferences.