Panera Bread
Flavor:
Chicken Cordon Bleu Melt - Stacked 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), Smoked Pulled Chicken Breast (Chicken Breast With Rib Meat, Water, Salt, Tapioca Starch/Flour, Vinegar, Yeast Extract, Sugar, Citrus 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:
Awarded a 1/5 green leaf rating, the Panera Bread Chicken Cordon Bleu Melt – Stacked Toasted Baguette falls significantly short of the standards for cleaner food options on our website. This product is not organic, and it does not utilize non-GMO ingredients, which are foundational criteria for a healthier choice. Additionally, the inclusion of added sugars, such as molasses and sugar, alongside harmful added sugars like dextrose and cane sugar, further detracts from its nutritional value.
The presence of potentially harmful additives is another critical factor in the assessment. Ingredients such as natural smoke flavor, enriched flour, and xanthan gum raise concerns about the product’s overall healthfulness. Soybean oil, listed among the ingredients, is marked as a harmful oil, contributing to the product’s low score.
Each ingredient has been meticulously scrutinized to ensure that consumers are informed about what they are ingesting. The product’s reliance on non-organic ingredients and genetically modified organisms (GMOs) is a significant drawback. The additional sugars and sweeteners present not only act as red flags for those seeking clean eating options but also reflect a composition that prioritizes taste over health.
The selection of additives and oils used in the Chicken Cordon Bleu Melt raises questions about its place in a diet that emphasizes well-being. With these considerations in mind, the product does not align with the criteria of cleaner, healthier food choices that our website promotes. Consumers looking for wholesome, nourishing fare are advised to explore other options, as this product does not meet the standards of our rigorous review process. Its 1/5 green leaf rating signals a clear message: this product is best left on the shelf for those committed to cleaner eating.
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