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Panera Bread

Flavor:

Bistro French Onion Soup Bread Bowl

Ingredients:

Bistro French Onion Soup (Water, Onions, Ground Seasoned Tomatoes In Puree [Tomatoes, Tomato Paste, Salt, Red Pepper, Dehydrated Onion, Dehydrated Garlic, Spice Extractive, Citric Acid], Tomato Sauce [Tomatoes, Salt, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Red Pepper, Citric Acid], Gastrique [Sugar, Tomato Concentrate, Sherry Wine Vinegar, Caramel], Butter [Cream {Milk}, Salt], Soy Sauce [Water, Soybeans, Wheat, Salt], Corn Starch, Sea Salt, Natural Caramelized Onion Flavor, Cooked Onion Juice Concentrate, Chicken Stock And Natural Chicken Flavor, Natural Roast Chicken Flavor (Chicken Fat, Natural Flavor), Soybean Oil, Yeast Extract [Yeast Extract, Salt], Guar Gum, Black Pepper, Thyme), Sourdough Bread Bowl (Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Enzyme [Corn], Folic Acid), Water, Salt, Yeast (Yeast, Sorbitan Monostearate, Ascorbic Acid), Dough Improver (Ascorbic Acid, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Corn Starch), Fontina Mozzarella Cheese Blend (Fontina Cheese [Cultured Pasteurized Milk, Salt, Microbial Enzymes], Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese [Cultured Pasteurized Milk, Salt, Microbial Enzymes], Potato Starch [To Prevent Caking], Powdered Cellulose [To Prevent Caking], Natamycin [Mold Inhibitor]), Black Pepper Focaccia Croutons (Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Enzyme [Corn], Folic Acid), Water, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Olive Oil Blend (Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Canola Oil), Sunflower Oil With Rosemary Extract, Sprouted Grain Blend (Sprouted Wheat, Sprouted Spelt, Sprouted Rye, Sprouted Oats), Salt, Bread Base (Enriched Pregelatinized Wheat Flour [Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid], Wheat Fiber, Wheat Gluten, Malted Wheat Flour, Ascorbic Acid, Microbial Enzymes), Yeast (Yeast, Sorbitan Monostearate, Ascorbic Acid), Sea Salt, Ground Black Pepper)

Rating: We Avoid

Ingredient Score:

Awarded a 1/5 green leaf rating, the Panera Bread Bistro French Onion Soup Bread Bowl falls short of cleaner food standards due to its non-organic composition and inclusion of genetically modified organisms (GMOs). The product contains added sugars and potentially harmful additives, further diminishing its score. The presence of harmful oils such as canola and soybean oil are additional factors leading to its low rating.

This food item is not certified organic, which detracts from its overall healthfulness. The use of GMO ingredients raises concerns for those seeking non-GMO diets. The addition of sugars, including citric acid, contributes to the product’s caloric content without providing nutritional value. The label lists ‘Natural Flavor’ and ‘Flavor’, which are ambiguous terms that may mask the presence of undesirable additives. Enriched flour and corn starch are refined ingredients that lack the nutritional profile of their whole grain counterparts.

Moreover, the oils used in this product, specifically canola and soybean oil, are often highly processed and may undergo chemical treatments. These oils have been linked to health concerns and are not ideal for consumers aiming for a cleaner diet.

The Panera Bread Bistro French Onion Soup Bread Bowl, with its score of 1/5 green leaves, is a product that does not align with the health-focused criteria set forth by the reviewing website. It relies on ingredients that do not meet the high standards for those seeking wholesome, minimally processed food options. The presence of additives, sugars, and harmful oils make it a less desirable choice for consumers aiming to indulge in cleaner, more nourishing meals. Therefore, the recommendation is to opt for alternatives that better cater to a health-conscious lifestyle.