Panera Bread
Flavor:
Strawberry Banana Smoothie
Ingredients:
Water, Strawberry Puree Fruit Blend (Strawberry Puree, White Grape Juice Concentrate, Water, Apple Puree Concentrate, Concord Grape Juice Concentrate, Natural Flavors, Ascorbic Acid [Vitamin C], Steviol Glycosides, Niacinamide [Vitamin B3], Calcium D-Pantothenate [Vitamin B5], Pyridoxine Hydrochloride [Vitamin B6], Cyanocobalamin [Vitamin B12]), Banana, 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)
Rating: Not Clean
- 2 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
The Panera Bread Strawberry Banana Smoothie receives a 2/5 green leaves rating on our website, signaling limited adherence to our clean food criteria. This rating reflects our assessment of the product based on its organic status, GMO content, and the presence of potentially harmful additives.
This smoothie is not made with organic ingredients, which is a significant drawback for customers seeking organic options. Additionally, it does not use non-GMO ingredients, further reducing its score. Ingredients such as natural flavors and pyridoxine hydrochloride, which we classify as potentially harmful additives, are present in the smoothie and have led to points being deducted from its total score.
The product’s ingredient list includes a blend of fruit purees and concentrates, which contribute to the natural fruit content of the smoothie. However, the inclusion of white grape and Concord grape juice concentrates may raise concerns about added sugars. Additionally, the presence of natural flavors is problematic, as this term can encompass a range of substances that are not disclosed to consumers, potentially undermining the product’s purity.
The smoothie’s protein content comes from whole milk plain Greek yogurt, which is a source of live active cultures beneficial for gut health. Nevertheless, the dairy used is not specified as non-GMO or organic, which could be a point of contention for those prioritizing these attributes in their dairy products.
The addition of vitamins such as ascorbic acid and B vitamins is intended to enhance the nutritional profile of the smoothie. However, the inclusion of synthetic forms of these vitamins, such as pyridoxine hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), rather than deriving them from whole food sources, detracts from the product’s natural appeal.
Our rating reflects these concerns and suggests that while the Panera Bread Strawberry Banana Smoothie contains some beneficial ingredients like fruit purees and Greek yogurt, it fails to meet the higher standards of cleanliness and healthfulness due to its lack of organic and non-GMO certifications and the inclusion of questionable additives. Customers seeking cleaner food options might find this product falls short of their expectations.
Certifications:
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