Panera Bread
Flavor:
Chicken Green Goddess Caprese Melt - Stacked Toasted Baguette
Ingredients:
French Baguette (Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Enzyme [Corn], Folic Acid), Water, Salt, Dough Improver (Malted Barley Flour, Dextrose, Rye Flour, Sunflower Lecithin, Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid, Calcium Phosphate), Fungal Enzymes, Ascorbic Acid), Yeast (Yeast, Sorbitan Monostearate, Ascorbic Acid), Smoked Pulled Chicken Breast (Chicken Breast With Rib Meat, Water, Salt, Tapioca Starch/Flour, Vinegar, Yeast Extract, Sugar, Citrus Extract), Tomatoes, Sliced Fresh Mozzarella (Pasteurized Milk, Vinegar, Salt, Microbial Enzymes), Garlic Aioli (Soybean Oil, Egg Yolks, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Water, Distilled Vinegar, Salt, Garlic, Mustard Seed, White Wine, Sugar, Natural Umami Flavors, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Turmeric, Spices, Tartaric Acid), Green Goddess Dressing Blend (Green Goddess Dressing Base (Canola And/Or Sunflower Oil, Lemon Juice (Water, Lemon Juice Concentrate), Apple Cider Vinegar, Basil, Sugar, Parmesan Cheese (Pasteurized Cow’S Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Microbial Enzymes), Champagne Vinegar, Salt, Dijon Mustard (Water, Vinegar, Mustard Seed, Salt, White Wine, Fruit Pectin, Citric Acid, Tartaric Acid, Sugar, Spice), Xanthan Gum, Modified Corn Starch, Granulated Garlic, Onion Powder, Black Pepper, Ascorbic Acid), Whole Milk Plain Greek Yogurt (Cultured Pasteurized Non-Fat Milk, Cream, Contains Live Active Cultures S. Thermophilus, L. Bulgaricus, L. Acidophilus, Bifidus, L. Casei, L. Paracasei, L. Rhamnosus), Basil), Grated Parmesan (Pasteurized Part Skim Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Microbial Enzymes), Peppadew (Sweet Piquante Peppers, Water, White Sugar, Vinegar, Salt, Citric Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Calcium Chloride), Arugula, Basil
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
This Panera Bread Chicken Green Goddess Caprese Melt – Stacked Toasted Baguette earns a 1/5 green leaves rating, signaling that it falls short of the cleaner food options we aim to recommend. The sandwich is not organic and includes GMO ingredients, both factors contributing to its low score. Furthermore, it features added sugars such as sugar and citric acid, compounded by the presence of dextrose, a more harmful added sugar.
In addition to these concerns, the product contains several potentially harmful additives. These include unspecified natural flavors, enriched flour, xanthan gum, and modified corn starch. The presence of these ingredients often raises red flags for health-conscious consumers looking for minimally processed foods. Additionally, harmful oils like canola and soybean oil are used, which are typically less desirable compared to alternatives such as olive oil.
The ingredient list for this sandwich includes various elements that detract from its overall healthfulness. For instance, the French Baguette, a key component of this meal, contains enriched flour, which has been fortified with additional nutrients but also includes added enzymes that some may wish to avoid. The smoked pulled chicken breast is another major ingredient, but it comes with added starches and extracts that are unnecessary in a cleaner diet. The garlic aioli and Green Goddess dressing blend introduce further additives and oils that are better replaced with less processed options.
The product’s use of fresh produce like tomatoes, arugula, and basil does offer some nutritional value. However, these benefits are overshadowed by the numerous processed ingredients and additives found throughout the rest of the sandwich. The inclusion of cheeses such as fresh mozzarella and parmesan, while potentially offering some calcium and protein, also contributes to the overall processing level of the item.
With a focus on providing cleaner food options, this Panera Bread offering does not align with our standards. Its composition of non-organic, GMO, and processed ingredients, along with the inclusion of added sugars and harmful oils, makes it a product that consumers seeking healthier alternatives should avoid. Our rating reflects these concerns, underscoring the need for more wholesome and less processed food choices in the market.
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