Panera Bread
Flavor:
Smokehouse BBQ Chicken Sandwich
Ingredients:
Classic White Miche (Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Enzyme [Corn], Folic Acid), Water, Butter With Natural Flavor (Pasteurized Cream [Milk], Natural Flavor), Sugar, High Heat Milk Solids (Nonfat Dry Milk, Whey Solids, Lactose, Milk Proteins), Salt, Dough Improver (Vital Wheat Gluten, Ascorbic Acid, Microbial Enzymes), Vital Wheat Gluten, Yeast (Yeast, Sorbitan Monostearate, Ascorbic Acid), Enzyme Blend (Enriched Wheat Flour [Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid], Microbial Enzymes), Smoked Pulled Chicken Breast (Chicken Breast With Rib Meat, Water, Salt, Tapioca Starch/Flour, Vinegar, Yeast Extract, Sugar, Citrus Extract), Sharp White Cheddar Cheese (Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Microbial Enzymes), Apple Cider Vinegar Bbq Sauce (Tomato Puree (Water, Tomato Paste), Brown Sugar, Sugarcane Molasses, Apple Cider Vinegar, Distilled Vinegar, Guajillo Chile Paste (Guajillo Chiles, Citric Acid), Modified Corn Starch, Rochester Sauce Concentrate (Distilled Vinegar, Corn Syrup, Water, Salt, Garlic Powder, Spices, Celery Seed, Tamarind Concentrate, Natural Flavor), Sugar, Mustard Bran, Mustard Seed, Salt, Natural Smoke Flavor, Caramel Color, Spices, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Allspice, Paprika), Red Onion, Crispy Garlic Pepper Onions (Onions, Enriched Wheat Flour [Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid], Safflower And/Or Sunflower Oil And/Or Canola Oil, Dehydrated Garlic, Salt, Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, Dehydrated Onion, Dehydrated Bell Pepper, Dehydrated Parsley)
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
This product receives a 1/5 green leaf rating. The Panera Bread Smokehouse BBQ Chicken Sandwich is a food item that contains a range of ingredients that do not align with the criteria for cleaner food options. It is not made with organic ingredients and includes genetically modified organisms (GMOs).
The sandwich features a variety of added sugars such as molasses, brown sugar, and sugar, which contribute to its lower score. Furthermore, it contains corn syrup, a sweetener that raises additional health concerns. The presence of potentially harmful additives, including natural flavors and caramel color, further reduces its standing. These additives often lack transparency regarding their composition and potential health impacts.
The bread component consists of enriched wheat flour, which has been fortified with synthetic vitamins and minerals, and the product includes modified corn starch, another ingredient that may not meet the standards for cleaner eating. The use of canola oil, often derived from GMO crops and processed with high heat and chemicals, is another factor that negatively affects the product’s score.
The sandwich also contains caramel color, an additive with recognized health risks, which leads to a significant deduction in its rating. The combination of these factors results in the Panera Bread Smokehouse BBQ Chicken Sandwich being classified as a food option to avoid for those seeking cleaner, healthier alternatives in their diet.
The product’s composition reflects a need for improvement to meet the standards of health-conscious consumers. It is advised that individuals looking for cleaner eating options consider alternatives that prioritize organic, non-GMO, and additive-free ingredients to better align with a healthy lifestyle.
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