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Tomato & Mozzarella on Focaccia
Ingredients:
Focaccia roll [unbleached enriched flour (wheat flour, malted barley flour, Niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, Riboflavin, folic acid), water, sour culture, contains 2% or less of: salt, semolina, canola oil, yeast, enzymes], mozzarella cheese [pasteurized milk, vinegar, salt, enzymes], roasted tomatoes [tomatoes, canola oil, Garlic, vinegar, salt, spices], basil pesto [basil, canola oil, parmesan cheese (pasteurized cow’s milk, cheese culture, salt and enzymes), Garlic puree (water, granulated Garlic), rice vinegar, butter, ascorbic acid, sea salt, black pepper], spinach. Enzymes are vegetarian.
Rating: Not Clean
- 2 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
The Starbucks American Menu Tomato & Mozzarella on Focaccia earns a 2/5 green leaves rating. This product, featuring a focaccia roll, mozzarella cheese, roasted tomatoes, basil pesto, and spinach, falls short in meeting the criteria for cleaner food options.
The sandwich is not made with organic ingredients, a significant factor in the evaluation process, leading to deductions in its overall score. Additionally, the presence of non-GMO ingredients is not confirmed, which further impacts the product’s rating negatively. Two key ingredients have been highlighted for their potential health implications: enriched flour and canola oil. Enriched flour, though commonly used in bread products, is considered less nutritious than its whole grain counterpart and is associated with a reduction in points due to its potential impact on health. Canola oil, utilized in both the focaccia and roasted tomatoes, is noted for being a less desirable oil choice, contributing to the lower rating as well.
The focaccia roll forms the base of the sandwich and contains unbleached enriched flour, water, sour culture, salt, semolina, canola oil, yeast, and enzymes, which are specified to be vegetarian. Mozzarella cheese is made from pasteurized milk, vinegar, salt, and enzymes. Roasted tomatoes are seasoned with garlic, vinegar, salt, and spices. The basil pesto, an integral part of the flavor profile, includes basil, canola oil, parmesan cheese, garlic puree, rice vinegar, butter, ascorbic acid, sea salt, and black pepper. Spinach is listed as the final ingredient, contributing to the vegetable content of the product.
The product’s composition reflects a need for improvement to align with the standards of cleaner and healthier food options. By addressing the concerns related to organic certification, non-GMO verification, and ingredient quality, particularly the flour and oil used, this product could potentially achieve a higher green leaf rating. The current assessment underscores the importance of ingredient transparency and the pursuit of higher nutritional standards in prepared food items.
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