Panera Bread
Flavor:
Chocolate Latte
Ingredients:
Reduced Fat Milk (Vitamin A Palmitate, Vitamin D3 Added), Espresso, Bittersweet Chocolate Sauce (Corn Syrup, Sugar, Vegetable Glycerin, Water, Alkalized Cocoa, Sweetened Condensed Milk [Milk, Sugar], Natural Flavor, Salt, Carrageenan, Chocolate, Guar Gum, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid), Whipped Cream (Cream, Skim Milk, Cane Sugar, Sorbitan Monostearate, Carrageenan, Dextrose, Natural Vanilla Flavoring), Bittersweet Chocolate Sauce (Corn Syrup, Sugar, Vegetable Glycerin, Water, Alkalized Cocoa, Sweetened Condensed Milk [Milk, Sugar], Natural Flavor, Salt, Carrageenan, Chocolate, Guar Gum, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid)
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Panera Bread Chocolate Latte falls significantly short of meeting the standards for cleaner food options set by our website. This rating reflects the presence of multiple ingredients that raise concerns about the product’s healthiness.
The lathe is not made with organic ingredients, detracting from its overall score. Moreover, it includes genetically modified organisms (GMOs), which further diminishes its standing. The inclusion of added sugars such as sugar and citric acid contributes negatively to the product’s health value. More severe deductions arise from the use of dextrose, cane sugar, and corn syrup, which are considered more harmful types of added sugars.
Concerns extend to the presence of potentially harmful additives. Ingredients such as natural flavor, flavor, xanthan gum, and glycerin are subject to scrutiny for their potential effects on health. Among these, carrageenan stands out as a known harmful additive, warranting the most significant deduction due to its controversial health implications.
The product also contains palm oil derivatives, which are viewed unfavorably due to health and environmental issues associated with palm oil production. These factors combined result in a score that signals the product should be avoided by those seeking healthier, cleaner food options.
The Panera Bread Chocolate Latte, with its array of non-organic, GMO, and additive-laden ingredients, has earned the lowest possible rating on our scale. It embodies the type of offering our website aims to steer consumers away from in their quest for cleaner eating. As such, we advise against choosing this product for those who prioritize health and well-being in their dietary choices.
Certifications:
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