Panera Bread
Flavor:
Frozen Chocolate Cold Brew
Ingredients:
Water, Frozen Cold Brew Blend (Half And Half (Milk, Cream), Dark Roast Cold Brew Concentrate (Cold Brew Arabica Coffee), Cane Sugar Syrup (Cane Sugar, Water), 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 Frozen Chocolate Cold Brew receives the lowest possible endorsement for cleaner food options on our website. This rating serves as a clear indicator that this product falls significantly short of our standards for healthfulness and ingredient quality.
The Panera Bread Frozen Chocolate Cold Brew is not organic, and it does not use non-GMO ingredients, both of which are essential criteria for a higher rating on our scale. The presence of added sugars, including cane sugar and corn syrup, further detracts from its score, as these contribute to the high caloric content and potential negative health impacts associated with excessive sugar consumption. The product also contains dextrose, another form of sugar that we classify as more harmful due to its processed nature and potential to spike blood sugar levels.
Our assessment places considerable weight on the inclusion of additives in food products. The Panera Bread Frozen Chocolate Cold Brew contains natural flavors and glycerin, which we categorize as potentially harmful additives. These are often used to enhance taste and texture but can be derived from various sources, some of which may not align with cleaner eating principles. Additionally, the presence of xanthan gum, used as a thickener or stabilizer, further impacts the product’s rating negatively.
Most notably, the product includes carrageenan, an additive that we identify as known harmful. Carrageenan is a controversial ingredient, often used for its gelling properties, but it has been linked to digestive issues and inflammation in some studies.
The product’s composition, characterized by non-organic ingredients, GMOs, multiple forms of added sugars, and questionable additives, leads to its minimal green leaf rating. Consumers seeking cleaner food options are advised to consider alternative products that better align with the principles of health and ingredient transparency. The Panera Bread Frozen Chocolate Cold Brew, as it stands, does not meet the criteria for a cleaner, healthier food choice on our platform.
Certifications:
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