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Green Goddess Caprese Melt – Toasted Baguette
Ingredients:
French Baguette (Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Enzyme [Corn], Folic Acid), Water, Salt, Dough Improver (Malted Barley Flour, Dextrose, Rye Flour, Sunflower Lecithin, Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid, Calcium Phosphate), Fungal Enzymes, Ascorbic Acid), Yeast (Yeast, Sorbitan Monostearate, Ascorbic Acid), Tomatoes, Sliced Fresh Mozzarella (Pasteurized Milk, Vinegar, Salt, Microbial Enzymes), Garlic Aioli (Soybean Oil, Egg Yolks, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Water, Distilled Vinegar, Salt, Garlic, Mustard Seed, White Wine, Sugar, Natural Umami Flavors, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Turmeric, Spices, Tartaric Acid), Green Goddess Dressing Blend (Green Goddess Dressing Base (Canola And/Or Sunflower Oil, Lemon Juice (Water, Lemon Juice Concentrate), Apple Cider Vinegar, Basil, Sugar, Parmesan Cheese (Pasteurized Cow’S Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Microbial Enzymes), Champagne Vinegar, Salt, Dijon Mustard (Water, Vinegar, Mustard Seed, Salt, White Wine, Fruit Pectin, Citric Acid, Tartaric Acid, Sugar, Spice), Xanthan Gum, Modified Corn Starch, Granulated Garlic, Onion Powder, Black Pepper, Ascorbic Acid), Whole Milk Plain Greek Yogurt (Cultured Pasteurized Non-Fat Milk, Cream, Contains Live Active Cultures S. Thermophilus, L. Bulgaricus, L. Acidophilus, Bifidus, L. Casei, L. Paracasei, L. Rhamnosus), Basil), Grated Parmesan (Pasteurized Part Skim Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Microbial Enzymes), Peppadew (Sweet Piquante Peppers, Water, White Sugar, Vinegar, Salt, Citric Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Calcium Chloride), Arugula, Basil
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Awarded a 1/5 green leaf rating, the Panera Bread Green Goddess Caprese Melt – Toasted Baguette fails to meet the criteria for cleaner food options due to its non-organic ingredients, presence of GMOs, added sugars, and potentially harmful additives and oils. This sandwich is not made with organic ingredients, which is a significant drawback for those seeking natural food choices. The presence of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) further detracts from its clean food status, as many consumers prefer foods without GMOs for health or environmental reasons.
Added sugars, such as sugar and citric acid, are present in the product, contributing to the reduction of its score. Dextrose, a form of sugar that is more harmful, is also included, indicating a higher health risk due to its potential impact on blood sugar levels and overall health. The list of ingredients reveals several potentially harmful additives, including artificial flavors, enriched flour, xanthan gum, and modified corn starch. These additives often raise concerns about their long-term effects on health, and their inclusion here is a notable downside.
The sandwich also contains oils that are considered harmful, such as canola and soybean oil. These oils are often heavily processed and may contain trans fats, which are associated with negative health outcomes, including heart disease.
The Panera Bread Green Goddess Caprese Melt – Toasted Baguette’s composition reflects a product that does not align with the health-conscious standards set forth by cleaner eating advocates. The use of non-organic, GMO, and additive-laden ingredients, coupled with unhealthy oils, renders this product one that consumers looking for healthier, cleaner food options should avoid. The 1/5 green leaf rating serves as a clear indicator of its standing in the context of cleaner, more wholesome food choices.
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