Panera Bread
Flavor:
Green Goddess Cobb Salad with Chicken
Ingredients:
Greens Blend (Romaine Lettuce, Kale, Lettuce, Arugula), Fully Cooked Seasoned Chicken (Chicken Breast Meat With Rib Meat, Water, Rice Starch, Vinegar, Seasoning [Salt, Rice Starch, Potato Starch, Dextrose And Natural Flavor], Sea Salt, Dextrose, Garlic Powder, And Black Pepper), Tomatoes, Avocado, Hard-Boiled Egg (Egg, Citric 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), Pickled Red Onions (Red Onions, Sugar, Water, White Wine Vinegar, Distilled Vinegar, Calcium Chloride, Salt), Uncured Applewood Smoked Bacon Pieces (Pork, Water, Sugar, Sea Salt, Celery Powder)
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Panera Bread Green Goddess Cobb Salad with Chicken is considered by our standards to be a poor choice for those seeking cleaner food options. Despite its promising name and the inclusion of fresh ingredients like greens, avocado, and hard-boiled egg, the salad’s overall healthfulness is significantly undermined by its use of non-organic ingredients, the presence of GMOs, and several additives and sweeteners.
The product is not organic, which raises concerns about pesticide residues and the environmental impact of conventional farming practices. The absence of non-GMO ingredients further detracts from the salad’s cleanliness, as GMOs are often linked to health and environmental issues. Added sugars, such as sugar and citric acid, contribute unnecessary calories and can disrupt blood sugar levels. Dextrose, another form of sugar present in the chicken seasoning, is also flagged for its potential negative health effects.
Moreover, the salad contains a range of additives that are typically used to enhance flavor, preserve freshness, or modify texture, including natural flavor, xanthan gum, and modified corn starch. These ingredients may pose health risks and are often viewed with skepticism by health-conscious consumers. The inclusion of celery powder, primarily used in curing bacon, is another point of concern, as it is a source of nitrates.
Lastly, the presence of canola oil, which is often processed and may contain trans fats, is considered detrimental to the health profile of the salad. This oil is also frequently sourced from GMO crops, which intensifies the concerns related to genetic modification.
Given these factors, the Panera Bread Green Goddess Cobb Salad with Chicken receives the lowest rating on our scale. Our assessment indicates that it falls short of the cleaner, healthier food standards that our website promotes. Consumers looking for purer and more natural meal options would be advised to seek alternatives that align more closely with these values.
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