Panera Bread
Flavor:
Black Forest Ham & Gouda Melt - 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), Sliced Uncured Ham (Ham, Water, Sea Salt, Cane Sugar, Vinegar, Cultured Celery Juice Powder, Natural Smoke Flavor, Acerola Cherry Extract), Natural Smoked Gouda Cheese (Pasteurized Cow’s Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Microbial Enzymes, Annatto [Color], Natural Smoke), 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), Arugula
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
This product receives a 1/5 green leaf rating, indicating it falls short in providing a clean food option. The Panera Bread Black Forest Ham & Gouda Melt on a Toasted Baguette does not meet the criteria for health-conscious consumers looking for wholesome ingredients and sustainable practices.
The sandwich is not certified organic, which is a key factor for those seeking to avoid pesticides and support environmentally friendly farming methods. It also fails to use non-GMO ingredients, another important aspect for individuals aiming to steer clear of genetically modified organisms in their diet. The presence of added sugars, including molasses and sugar, contributes to the product’s low rating, as these ingredients are often linked to negative health outcomes when consumed in excess.
More concerning is the inclusion of additional harmful sugars like dextrose and cane sugar, which are processed and may pose health risks. The product also contains potentially harmful additives such as natural smoke flavor, enriched flour, and xanthan gum. These additives do not align with a clean eating philosophy that prioritizes minimally processed foods.
Soybean oil is used as well, an ingredient often derived from GMO sources and high in omega-6 fatty acids, which can contribute to inflammation when consumed in disproportionate amounts compared to omega-3 fatty acids.
The Panera Bread Black Forest Ham & Gouda Melt on a Toasted Baguette is therefore not recommended for those seeking cleaner food options. The ingredients listed do not support a diet focused on health and sustainability. Consumers are advised to opt for alternatives that are organic, free from GMOs, and do not contain processed sugars or harmful additives. This product stands as an example of what to avoid in a market saturated with options that do not serve the health of individuals or the planet.
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