Menu
Panera Bread
Flavor:
Deli Ham Sandwich
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 Uncured Ham (Ham, Water, Sea Salt, Cane Sugar, Vinegar, Cultured Celery Juice Powder, Natural Smoke Flavor, Acerola Cherry Extract), Tomatoes, Country Mustard Sauce (Soybean Oil, Water, Distilled Vinegar, Sugar, Mustard Seed, Spicy Brown Mustard (Distilled Vinegar, Water, Mustard Seed, Salt, Turmeric (Color), Spices), Egg Yolk, Salt, Xanthan Gum, Molasses, Dried Onion, Lemon Juice Concentrate, Mustard Flour, Rosemary Extract And Green Tea Extract, Citric Acid, Turmeric (Color), Tartaric Acid, Spice, Mustard Oil), Red Onion, 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:
Rating: 1/5 Green Leaves
The Panera Bread Deli Ham Sandwich falls short of our green leaf standards, earning the lowest possible rating. This sandwich is not made with organic ingredients and includes genetically modified organisms (GMOs). It also contains added sugars such as molasses and cane sugar, which detract from its nutritional profile. Furthermore, the sandwich has potentially harmful additives like artificial flavors, enriched wheat flour, and xanthan gum. The inclusion of canola and soybean oil, both of which are considered harmful oils in our evaluation criteria, further reduces its standing.
The sandwich is built on Country Rustic Sourdough and is filled with sliced uncured ham, tomatoes, red onion, emerald greens, and a country mustard sauce. While it may offer some whole food components, such as tomatoes and greens, the overall composition does not align with our clean eating guidelines.
The bread’s base is enriched flour, which, despite being fortified with vitamins, is processed and lacks the nutritional integrity of whole grains. The ham is processed and contains added ingredients like vinegar and natural smoke flavor. While the tomato and greens provide some nutritional value, their benefits are overshadowed by the negative aspects of the other ingredients.
The country mustard sauce introduces additional sugars and additives, including xanthan gum, which is often used as a thickener but is not necessary for a clean diet. The sauce also contains soybean oil, which is a common but less desirable fat due to its potential health impacts.
The sandwich’s seasoning includes a blend of sea salt and black pepper combined with canola oil, another oil that we recommend avoiding due to its processing and potential health risks.
Overall, the Panera Bread Deli Ham Sandwich is not recommended for those seeking clean, healthy food options. Despite some natural ingredients, the presence of GMOs, added sugars, harmful additives, and oils overshadow the potential benefits, making it a poor choice within our clean eating framework.
Certifications:
None
Product formulations and certifications may change. For current nutrition facts and ingredient
line information, check product packaging.
Categories:
None
Alternatives
No Items found.
How We Rate
Every company today has a responsibility to be a net positive for the planet,
for society, and for our ecosystem