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Citrus Asian Crunch Salad with Chicken
Ingredients:
Chicken Thigh Meat (Dark Meat Chicken, Water, Flavoring [Garlic, Celery And Onion Extractives, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder], Corn Starch, Yeast, Black Pepper, Xanthan Gum, Soybean Oil, Dextrose, Salt), Romaine Lettuce, Power Vegetable Blend (Broccoli, Green Cabbage, Carrots, Kale), Tangerine Sesame Vinaigrette (Soybean Oil, Tangerine Puree [Tangerine Juice Concentrate, Water, Orange Pulp Cells, Citric Acid, Tangerine Oil], Water, Sugar, Rice Vinegar, Soy Sauce [Water, Wheat, Soybean, Salt], Distilled Vinegar, Salt, Orange Puree, Sesame Oil, Tomato Paste, Ginger, Dehydrated Red Bell Pepper, Sesame Seed, Citric Acid, Xanthan Gum, Dehydrated Garlic, Black Pepper, Dehydrated Onion, Natural Ginger Flavor, Acetic Acid), Edamame (Soy), Crispy Carrot Noodles (Carrots, Enriched Flour [Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid], Sunflower, Safflower And/Or Canola Oil, Sea Salt), Pickled Red Onions (Red Onions, Sugar, Water, White Wine Vinegar, Distilled Vinegar, Calcium Chloride, Salt), Teriyaki Sauce (Soy Sauce [Water, Wheat, Soybean, Salt, Alcohol, Vinegar, Lactic Acid], Sugar, Apple Juice Concentrate, Water, Rice Vinegar, Garlic, Corn Starch-Modified, Sesame Oil, Ginger, Lemon Juice, Black Pepper, Red Chili Pepper, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Acetic Acid), Cilantro
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Panera Bread Citrus Asian Crunch Salad with Chicken falls short of providing a clean food option. This dish is comprised of a mix of romaine lettuce, a power vegetable blend including broccoli, green cabbage, carrots, and kale, and is topped with chicken thigh meat. It features a tangerine sesame vinaigrette, edamame, crispy carrot noodles, pickled red onions, and a teriyaki sauce, finished with cilantro.
The ingredients list reveals that this salad is not organic, which detracts significantly from its clean food status. The presence of non-GMO elements is not confirmed, further impacting the product’s score. Added sugars, which are seen as detrimental to health, are found in several components including the vinaigrette and teriyaki sauce. Dextrose, a simple sugar, is also present and is considered a more harmful type of added sugar.
Moreover, the salad contains a range of additives, such as flavorings and xanthan gum, which are often viewed with skepticism in clean eating circles. Enriched flour used in the crispy carrot noodles is another ingredient that is typically avoided by those seeking out cleaner food options. The product’s use of various oils, including sesame, canola, and soybean oil, is another factor that diminishes its clean food qualifications, as these oils are often processed and can be a source of unhealthy fats.
The Panera Bread Citrus Asian Crunch Salad with Chicken is awarded the lowest score on our scale due to its combination of non-organic ingredients, GMOs, added sugars, potentially harmful additives, and the use of certain oils. Those seeking cleaner, healthier food options are advised to look elsewhere. This product does not align with the standards for a clean and healthy diet as defined by our rating system.
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