Olive Garden Bread Sticks
Summary
Olive Garden Bread Sticks tested at 53.94 ppb glyphosate in the 2016 GMO Free USA / Detox Project "Eating Out: A Date With Glyphosate" study — a moderate residue for chain-restaurant food. Glyphosate (Roundup's active ingredient) is a WHO IARC Group 2A probable human carcinogen linked to non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, endocrine disruption, kidney and liver impairment, and microbiome disturbance. Likely source: conventional wheat desiccated with pre-harvest glyphosate spray, a routine U.S. commodity practice that leaves residue in the kernel.
At a glance
Contaminants 1
Source: Independent third-party laboratory testing
Glyphosate 53.94 ppb Moderate
Detected at a moderate level — a meaningful fraction of health-based exposure limits. Worth factoring in if this product is used regularly. Glyphosate is classified by the WHO IARC as a probable human carcinogen (Group 2A) and is linked in observational research to non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, endocrine disruption, and microbiome disturbance. Entry route is most likely pre-harvest glyphosate desiccation of the wheat or grain ingredient.
Tested at 53.94 ppb glyphosate residue — moderate for a chain-restaurant prepared food.
Key ingredients 14
Enriched wheat flourBad
Refined flour stripped of bran and germ.
See more about Enriched wheat flour →WaterNeutral
Pure water.
See more about Water →SugarBad
Added refined sugar.
See more about Sugar →YeastNeutral
Leavening organism.
See more about Yeast →Soybean oilVery Bad
Industrial seed oil; high in linoleic acid (omega-6) and solvent-extracted.
See more about Soybean oil →SaltNeutral
Sodium contributor; tolerable in moderation.
See more about Salt →DATEMBad
Diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides; emulsifier with possible trans-fat residue.
See more about DATEM →MargarineBad
Industrial spread built on refined palm/soybean oils and emulsifiers.
Palm oilBad
Highly refined oil; processing-contaminant (3-MCPD/glycidol) concerns.
See more about Palm oil →Mono and diglyceridesBad
Emulsifier; may carry trans-fat residue from production.
See more about Mono and diglycerides →Sodium benzoateBad
Preservative; can form benzene with vitamin C.
See more about Sodium benzoate →Beta caroteneNeutral
Added micronutrient.
See more about Beta carotene →Garlic powderGood
Whole spice / herb / pepper.
See more about Garlic powder →ParsleyGood
Whole spice / herb / pepper.
See more about Parsley →Processing
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