Panera Bread
Flavor:
Roasted Turkey & Avocado BLT
Ingredients:
Country Rustic Sourdough (Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Enzyme [Corn], Folic Acid), Water, Coarse Whole Wheat Flour, Salt, Yeast (Yeast, Sorbitan Monostearate, Ascorbic Acid), Enzyme Blend (Enriched Wheat Flour [Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid], Microbial Enzymes), Dough Improver (Ascorbic Acid, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Corn Starch), Sliced Roasted Turkey Breast (Turkey Breast, Water, Turkey Broth Powder, Corn Starch, Natural Flavors, Spice, Salt, Black Pepper, Organic Sunflower Oil, Onion Powder, Yeast Extract, Turkey Fat, Canola Oil), Tomatoes, Avocado, Mayonnaise (Soybean Oil, Distilled Vinegar, Egg, Egg Yolk, Salt, Sugar, Water, Lemon Juice Concentrate, Dried Garlic, Ground Red Pepper, Mustard Oil), Uncured Applewood Smoked Bacon (Pork, Water, Sea Salt, Sugar, Celery Powder), Emerald Greens (Green Leaf Lettuce Blend), Sea Salt And Black Pepper Blend (Sea Salt, Black Pepper, Canola Oil)
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
The Panera Bread Roasted Turkey & Avocado BLT earns a rating of 1 out of 5 green leaves on our scale. This sandwich features country rustic sourdough, roasted turkey, tomatoes, avocado, mayonnaise, applewood smoked bacon, and a blend of greens, seasoned with a sea salt and black pepper blend.
Our assessment raises concerns about the use of non-organic ingredients, the inclusion of genetically modified organisms (GMOs), and the presence of added sugars. The product is not certified organic, which results in a deduction from its overall score. The absence of non-GMO ingredients further impacts its rating negatively. The addition of sugar to the sandwich also contributes to the lower score.
Moreover, the product contains several ingredients that our guidelines identify as potentially harmful. These include natural flavors and enriched flours, which are often processed and may not align with cleaner eating standards. Celery powder, used as a natural preservative in the bacon, is also a point of contention due to its potential nitrate content. Furthermore, the use of corn starch is noted as a less desirable additive.
Of particular note is the use of oils that we consider harmful. Both canola and soybean oil are utilized in this product, which is a significant factor in the reduction of its overall score. These oils are often highly processed and may not meet the criteria for a clean eating profile.
The Panera Bread Roasted Turkey & Avocado BLT, as a result of these factors, falls to the lowest tier of our rating system. It does not meet the standards we set for cleaner, healthier food options. Consumers seeking food products that align with clean eating principles may want to explore other choices that offer organic, non-GMO ingredients without added sugars or potentially harmful additives and oils.
Certifications:
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