Panera Bread
Flavor:
Iced Caramel Latte
Ingredients:
Reduced Fat Milk (Vitamin A Palmitate, Vitamin D3 Added), Water, Espresso, Caramel Sauce (Sweetened Condensed Milk [Milk, Sugar], Corn Syrup, Cane Sugar, Water, Vegetable Glycerin, Light Brown Sugar, Butter [Cream, Salt], Heavy Cream, Natural Flavors, Salt, Sunflower Lecithin), Whipped Cream (Cream, Skim Milk, Cane Sugar, Sorbitan Monostearate, Carrageenan, Dextrose, Natural Vanilla Flavoring), Caramel Sauce (Sweetened Condensed Milk [Milk, Sugar], Corn Syrup, Cane Sugar, Water, Vegetable Glycerin, Light Brown Sugar, Butter [Cream, Salt], Heavy Cream, Natural Flavors, Salt, Sunflower Lecithin)
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Awarding the Panera Bread Iced Caramel Latte a rating of 1/5 green leaves underscores its position at the lower end of the health spectrum on our site. This beverage is not organic, contains GMOs, and is laden with added sugars, including brown sugar, cane sugar, dextrose, and corn syrup. These sugars contribute to the high caloric content and potential negative health impacts associated with excessive sugar intake. Additionally, the presence of potentially harmful additives such as natural flavors and glycerin, along with the known harmful additive carrageenan, further diminishes its standing. The inclusion of palm oil, which may have environmental and health implications, also negatively affects the product’s rating.
The Iced Caramel Latte from Panera Bread is crafted with reduced-fat milk, which is fortified with vitamins A and D3. Water and espresso form the base of the drink, which is then sweetened and flavored with caramel sauce made from sweetened condensed milk, sugars, butter, heavy cream, and other ingredients. The beverage is topped with whipped cream that includes more sugar and additives, and finished with an additional drizzle of caramel sauce.
The use of non-organic milk and espresso, combined with the multiple instances of added sugars, reflects a product that prioritizes taste over health. The caramel sauce and whipped cream, while contributing to the indulgent nature of the drink, are sources of additional sugars and fats. The presence of carrageenan, an additive some consumers may prefer to avoid, alongside non-specific natural flavors, raises concerns about the transparency and potential health implications of the ingredients used.
This product, with its 1/5 green leaves rating, stands as an example of a food item that does not align with the goals of consumers seeking cleaner, healthier food options. The Iced Caramel Latte’s composition of added sugars, GMO ingredients, and questionable additives makes it a choice best avoided for those aiming to maintain a diet focused on health and wellness.
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