Panera Bread
Flavor:
Caesar Salad with Chicken
Ingredients:
Romaine Lettuce, Fully Cooked Seasoned Chicken (Chicken Breast Meat With Rib Meat, Water, Rice Starch, Vinegar, Seasoning [Salt, Rice Starch, Potato Starch, Dextrose And Natural Flavor], Sea Salt, Dextrose, Garlic Powder, And Black Pepper), Caesar Dressing (Soybean Oil, Water, Worcestershire Sauce [Distilled Vinegar, Molasses, Sugar, Water, Salt, Onion, Onion Juice (Onion Juice, Salt), Anchovy, Garlic, Spice, Tamarind Extract, Natural Flavors, Chili Pepper Extract], Egg Yolks, Red Wine Vinegar, Garlic Puree (Garlic, Water), Garlic Juice, Egg Yolk Solids, Salt, Lemon Juice Concentrate, Distilled Vinegar, Sugar, Corn Syrup. Anchovy, Black Pepper, Xanthan Gum, Mustard Seed, Garlic Powder, Rosemary Extract, Green Tea Extract, Citric Acid, Nisin And Natamycin (To Preserve Freshness), Celery Seed), Grated Parmesan (Pasteurized Part Skim Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Microbial Enzymes), Black Pepper Focaccia Croutons (Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Enzyme [Corn], Folic Acid), Water, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Olive Oil Blend (Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Canola Oil), Sunflower Oil With Rosemary Extract, Sprouted Grain Blend (Sprouted Wheat, Sprouted Spelt, Sprouted Rye, Sprouted Oats), Salt, Bread Base (Enriched Pregelatinized Wheat Flour [Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid], Wheat Fiber, Wheat Gluten, Malted Wheat Flour, Ascorbic Acid, Microbial Enzymes), Yeast (Yeast, Sorbitan Monostearate, Ascorbic Acid), Sea Salt, Ground Black Pepper)
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
The Panera Bread Caesar Salad with Chicken receives a rating of 1/5 green leaves on our scale, indicating that it is among the least recommended options for those seeking cleaner food choices. This salad falls short in several key areas that are central to our evaluation criteria.
The product is not organic, which is a significant factor in our scoring system. Additionally, it does not use non-GMO ingredients, further detracting from its overall score. The presence of added sugars, including molasses and sugar, contribute negatively to the product’s rating. More concerning is the inclusion of dextrose and corn syrup, which we classify as more harmful types of added sugar due to their refined and processed nature.
A range of potentially harmful additives also feature in this salad’s ingredient list. Natural flavors, which are often a disguise for a variety of undisclosed chemical components, are present. The salad also contains enriched flour and xanthan gum, which are additives that some consumers may wish to avoid. The use of harmful oils, specifically canola and soybean oil, is another reason for the low score, as these oils are often highly processed and may contain trans fats.
The salad’s nutritional profile is compromised by these ingredients, which we believe are not aligned with a diet focused on health and wellness. The presence of anchovy in the Worcestershire sauce and dressing may also be a concern for those with fish allergies or who are seeking vegetarian options.
Our evaluation reflects a stringent stance on food purity and healthfulness. The Panera Bread Caesar Salad with Chicken does not meet the criteria for a clean and healthy food option due to its non-organic status, GMO ingredients, added sugars, harmful additives, and oils. Consumers looking for cleaner alternatives would be advised to consider other options that better align with these health standards.
Certifications:
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