Fast-Food Cellulose Content: How Many Ingredients Contain Wood Pulp? #2080347 (License: Personal Use)

This bar chart visualizes the number of food ingredients containing cellulose-derived from wood pulp-across five major U.S. fast-food brands as of 2026. McDonald’s reports the highest count at 14 ingredients, while Starbucks lists the fewest at 6. The data highlights variability in food additive usage among industry leaders, raising consumer awareness about ingredient transparency.

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