Panera Bread
Flavor:
Broccoli Cheddar Soup Bread Bowl
Ingredients:
Sourdough Bread Bowl (Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Enzyme [Corn], Folic Acid), Water, Salt, Yeast (Yeast, Sorbitan Monostearate, Ascorbic Acid), Dough Improver (Ascorbic Acid, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Corn Starch), Broccoli Cheddar Soup (Water, Milk, Broccoli, Pasteurized Process Cheddar Cheese [Cheddar Cheese {Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Animal And Microbial Enzymes}, Whey, Whey Protein Concentrate, Nonfat Milk, Sodium Citrate, Milkfat, Salt, Lactic Acid, Oleoresin Paprika {Color}, Annatto Extract {Color}], Cream, Carrots, Corn Starch, Onions, Chicken Base [Chicken Meat Including Chicken Juices, Salt, Chicken Fat, Yeast Extract, Sugar, Natural Flavoring, Potato Flour, Carrot Powder, Turmeric), Seasoning (Wheat Flour, Salt, White Pepper, Canola Oil], Salted Butter [Cream, Salt], Dijon Mustard [Water, Mustard Seed, Vinegar, Salt, White Wine, Citric Acid, Tartaric Acid, Fruit Pectin, Red Pepper], Pepper Sauce [Distilled Vinegar, Red Pepper, Salt])
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Panera Bread Broccoli Cheddar Soup Bread Bowl falls short of meeting the criteria for cleaner food options according to our standards. This product is not organic, and the ingredients are not non-GMO. It includes added sugars and contains a number of potentially harmful additives and oils.
The soup’s base is a combination of dairy products, vegetables, and flavorings. The list of ingredients reveals the presence of sugar and citric acid, both of which contribute to the added sugars category. Furthermore, the product contains natural flavor and enriched flour, which we classify as potentially harmful additives. Sodium citrate and corn starch also fall into this category. Additionally, canola oil, which is used in the product, is considered a harmful oil under our guidelines.
The Sourdough Bread Bowl is made from enriched flour, which includes several vitamins and minerals added back after processing, but also includes additives like ascorbic acid and enzymes derived from corn. This is often a sign that the product may not align with those seeking whole, unprocessed grain options.
While the product provides a hearty meal option, its composition does not align with our standards for cleaner food choices. The use of non-organic ingredients, GMOs, added sugars, potentially harmful additives, and harmful oils significantly lowers its score on our scale.
Consumers looking for cleaner, healthier food alternatives might consider other options that prioritize organic, non-GMO ingredients without added sugars or harmful additives. The Panera Bread Broccoli Cheddar Soup Bread Bowl, with its current ingredient profile, is advised to be avoided for those seeking to adhere to such dietary standards.
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