Whole Foods Has Banned These Ingredients From Their Store Forever

For years, Whole Foods has separated itself from traditional grocery stores by offering organic and all-natural products. For some customers, this is important not only with everyday non-perishables, but also when purchasing items such as produce and meat. The grocery chain's website reads that it maintains "the strictest quality standards in the industry," selling animal welfare rated meat, seafood that is sustainable and wild-caught, and plenty of certified organic produce.

While many grocery stores don't necessarily monitor the specific ingredients that go into their foods, Whole Foods takes its suppliers quite seriously, and it is not so easy for brands to get their products on a Whole Foods shelf. It turns out that there are plenty of ingredients the store doesn't allow, which cuts out many of the offerings you'd find in other markets around the country, from processed chips and cookies to artificially sweetened soft drinks and coffee beverages.