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The Signature Take Chicken Sandwich
Ingredients:
Seasoned And Seared Chicken Breast (Chicken Breast, Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Water, Eggs (Eggs, Citric Acid, Water), Salt, Sugar, Natural Flavors, Vinegar, Modified Corn Starch, Dextrose, Spices, Palm Oil, Pea Starch, Wheat Gluten, Dehydrated Yeast, Dehydrated Chicken Broth, Chicken Seasoning (Salt, Flavorings, Corn Starch, Yeast, Spice, Xanthan Gum, Silicon Dioxide Added As An Anti-Caking Aid), Chicken Base (Chicken And Chicken Stock, Salt, Cane Sugar, Rendered Chicken Fat, Onion Powder, Potato Flour, Turmeric, Spice Extractives (Contains Celery)), Leavening (Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Monocalcium Phosphate), Garlic Powder, Paprika, Cottonseed Oil, Canola Oil, Soybean Oi), Brioche Roll (Enriched Flour [Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid], Water, Butter With Natural Flavor [Cream, Natural Flavor], Egg, Sugar, Yeast, High Heat Milk Solids [Nonfat Dry Milk, Whey Solids, Lactose, Milk Proteins], Egg Yolks, Dough Improver [Vital Wheat Gluten, Acerola Extract, Microbial Enzymes], Salt, Wheat Gluten, Pea Protein, Enzyme Blend [Wheat Starch, Sodium Chloride, Microbial Enzymes], Dextrose, Corn Starch), 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), Parmesan Cheese Crisps With Tapioca Starch/Flour (Parmesan Cheese [Pasteurized Part-Skim Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Microbial Enzymes], Tapioca Starch/Flour), Emerald Greens (Green Leaf Lettuce Blend)
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Panera Bread The Signature Take Chicken Sandwich falls short of meeting the criteria for cleaner food options due to its non-organic nature, use of GMO ingredients, and presence of added sugars and potentially harmful additives and oils. This score reflects a thorough evaluation of the product’s ingredients and their alignment with healthier food standards.
The chicken sandwich is not organic, contributing to its lower rating. The presence of GMO ingredients further detracts from its score, as the product does not utilize non-GMO alternatives. Added sugars are a concern, with sugar and citric acid contributing to the product’s overall negative assessment. The inclusion of dextrose and cane sugar, classified as more harmful added sugars, further diminishes the product’s standing.
A range of potentially harmful additives is found within the sandwich, including natural flavors, enriched flour, silicon dioxide, and xanthan gum. These ingredients raise questions about the product’s healthfulness. Additionally, the sandwich contains oils like canola, soybean, and palm oil, which are considered harmful in this evaluation framework.
The product’s ingredient list reveals a reliance on processed elements that conflict with the goal of offering cleaner food options. The inclusion of enriched flour, various oils, and a multitude of additives and sugars shows a departure from simpler, more natural food ingredients.
Consumers seeking cleaner, healthier food alternatives are advised to avoid this product, as it does not align with the standards of health and transparency that are central to the website’s criteria. The 1/5 green leaf rating serves as a clear indicator of the product’s position at the lower end of the health spectrum, urging consumers to consider other options that prioritize organic, non-GMO, and additive-free ingredients for a healthier diet.
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