Panera Bread
Flavor:
Cinnamon Crunch Latte
Ingredients:
Reduced Fat Milk (Vitamin A Palmitate, Vitamin D3 Added), Espresso, Cinnamon Bark Naturally Flavored Syrup (Cane Sugar, Water, Caramelized Sugar [For Color], Natural Flavor With Other Natural Flavors, Citric Acid), Whipped Cream (Cream, Skim Milk, Cane Sugar, Sorbitan Monostearate, Carrageenan, Dextrose, Natural Vanilla Flavoring), Cinnamon Sugar Topping (Sugar, Cinnamon, Modified Corn Starch, Soybean Oil)
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rating: 1/5 Green Leaves
The Panera Bread Cinnamon Crunch Latte has been evaluated and garners the lowest possible rating on our green leaf scale, suggesting consumers should avoid this product. This rating reflects the presence of several ingredients that do not align with the cleaner food options we advocate for.
The latte is not made with organic ingredients, which is a foundational expectation for products on our website. Additionally, it contains genetically modified organisms (GMOs), further detracting from its score. The inclusion of added sugars is another negative factor, with both cane sugar and citric acid contributing to this deduction. More concerning is the presence of dextrose, a form of added sugar that carries a heavier penalty due to its potential health impacts.
Our assessment also identifies potentially harmful additives, including ‘Natural Flavor’ and ‘Flavor,’ which are often ambiguous terms for undisclosed chemical mixtures. Modified corn starch is another ingredient that raises concerns due to its processing nature. A more significant deduction is linked to carrageenan, an additive known for its controversial health effects, which is found in the whipped cream component of the latte.
Furthermore, the latte contains soybean oil, a processed oil that we consider harmful, and the presence of palm in the form of vitamin A palmitate, which is both an environmental and health concern. These ingredients contribute to the overall low score for the product.
The Panera Bread Cinnamon Crunch Latte, with its combination of non-organic ingredients, GMOs, added sugars, harmful additives, and oils, does not meet the criteria for a cleaner, healthier food option. The 1/5 green leaf rating reflects a product that falls short of the standards for those seeking healthier alternatives in the market. Customers looking for cleaner food choices are advised to consider other options that better align with their health and wellness goals.
Certifications:
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