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Panera Bread
Flavor:
Deli Turkey Sandwich
Ingredients:
Country Rustic Sourdough (Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Enzyme [Corn], Folic Acid), Water, Coarse Whole Wheat Flour, Salt, Yeast (Yeast, Sorbitan Monostearate, Ascorbic Acid), Enzyme Blend (Enriched Wheat Flour [Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid], Microbial Enzymes), Dough Improver (Ascorbic Acid, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Corn Starch), Oven Roasted Turkey Breast (Turkey Breast, Water, Sea Salt, Potato Starch), Tomatoes, 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), Red Onion, Emerald Greens (Green Leaf Lettuce Blend), Sea Salt And Black Pepper Blend (Sea Salt, Black Pepper, Canola Oil)
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
The Panera Bread Deli Turkey Sandwich earns a rating of 1/5 green leaves on our scale, reflecting a choice that falls short of our cleaner food criteria. This assessment is grounded in a rigorous analysis of the sandwich’s ingredients and their alignment with our health and environmental standards.
The sandwich is not organic, contributing to its lower score. The absence of non-GMO ingredients further detracts from its rating. The inclusion of added sugars, such as molasses and sugar, raises concerns for those seeking to limit sugar intake. Additionally, citric acid, while naturally occurring in citrus fruits, is often used as a preservative and may be derived from GMO sources, which is another factor in the rating process.
The product contains several potentially harmful additives. Enriched flour and enriched wheat flour, while common in many bread products, are refined grains that lack the nutritional value of their whole-grain counterparts. Xanthan gum, a thickening agent, and corn starch are also on our list of less desirable ingredients due to their potential GMO origins and processing methods.
Furthermore, the use of canola and soybean oil is a significant detractor. These oils are often highly processed and may come from genetically modified crops. The health implications of consuming these oils are debated, and their presence in the sandwich contributes to its low score.
The Panera Bread Deli Turkey Sandwich is rated poorly on our platform due to its non-organic status, inclusion of GMOs, added sugars, and potentially harmful additives and oils. The sandwich’s composition does not align with our commitment to offering cleaner food options that prioritize organic, non-GMO, and minimally processed ingredients. Consumers seeking healthier alternatives may wish to consider other products that better meet these criteria.
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