Panera Bread
Flavor:
Turkey Chili Bread Bowl
Ingredients:
Turkey Chili With Beans (Water, Dark Turkey Meat [Dark Turkey Meat, Rosemary Extract, Turkey Broth, Rice Starch, Salt], Chickpeas [Chickpeas, Water], Tomatoes [Tomatoes, Tomato Juice, Salt, Calcium Chloride, Citric Acid], Onions, Tomato Paste, Kidney Beans [Dark Red Kidney Beans, Water, Calcium Chloride], Carrots, Green Chilies [Green Chili Peppers, Salt, Citric Acid], Edamame [Soy], Tomatillos [Tomatillos, Citric Acid], Corn, Soybean Oil, Garlic Puree, Corn Starch, Cilantro, Sea Salt, Dried Pasilla Negro And Ancho Chiles, Cumin, Tomato Concentrate, Yeast Extract, Onion Powder, Molasses, Lime Juice [Concentrated Lime Juice, Water], Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid), Sourdough Bread Bowl (Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Enzyme [Corn], Folic Acid), Water, Salt, Yeast (Yeast, Sorbitan Monostearate, Ascorbic Acid), Dough Improver (Ascorbic Acid, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Corn Starch)
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Panera Bread Turkey Chili Bread Bowl falls significantly short of meeting the criteria for a clean eating option on our website. This product is not organic and contains genetically modified ingredients, factors that detract from its overall score. Additionally, the inclusion of added sugars, such as molasses and citric acid, further impacts its rating negatively.
The turkey chili within this bread bowl combines dark turkey meat, a variety of beans, vegetables, and seasoning. While these ingredients may seem wholesome, the presence of non-organic turkey and the use of soybean oil raise concerns. Soybean oil is often sourced from genetically modified crops and is considered a less healthy oil option due to its processing methods and fatty acid composition.
Furthermore, the sourdough bread bowl component includes enriched flour, which undergoes processing that strips away natural nutrients and then adds artificial nutrients back in. The dough also contains xanthan gum and corn starch, which are viewed as potentially harmful additives. These elements contribute to the product’s low score, as they do not align with the clean food principles advocated by our website.
The product’s score reflects a rigorous evaluation based on the presence of organic ingredients, GMO usage, added sugars, potentially harmful additives, and the use of certain oils. The Panera Bread Turkey Chili Bread Bowl does not meet the standards set for cleaner and healthier food options. Consumers seeking clean eating choices are advised to consider alternative products that better align with these values.
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