Panera Bread Whole Grain Bagel
Summary
Panera Bread Whole Grain Bagel tested at 677.00 ppb glyphosate in the 2016 GMO Free USA / Detox Project "Eating Out: A Date With Glyphosate" study — a extreme residue for chain-restaurant food. Exceeds EWG's 160 ppb children's-health benchmark. 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 677.00 ppb High
Detected at a high level — at or above health-based exposure limits. Regular exposure at this level is a genuine health concern. 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 677.00 ppb glyphosate residue — extreme for a chain-restaurant prepared food.
Key ingredients 12
WaterNeutral
Pure water.
See more about Water →Unbleached enriched wheat flourBad
Refined flour stripped of bran and germ.
See more about Unbleached enriched wheat flour →Whole grain blend (cracked wheat, rye meal, whole spelt flour, whole amaranth, oats, ground flax, citrus fiber)Good
Mix of whole grains and seeds; fiber and micronutrients.
Whole wheat flourGood
Whole-grain, seed, or fresh produce ingredient.
See more about Whole wheat flour →Rolled oatsGood
Whole-grain, seed, or fresh produce ingredient.
See more about Rolled oats →HoneyNeutral
Natural added sweetener.
See more about Honey →Brown sugarBad
Added refined sugar.
See more about Brown sugar →Vital wheat glutenNeutral
Concentrated wheat protein for dough strength.
See more about Vital wheat gluten →SaltNeutral
Sodium contributor; tolerable in moderation.
See more about Salt →Sorbitan monostearateBad
Synthetic emulsifier.
See more about Sorbitan monostearate →Ascorbic acidNeutral
Vitamin C; functions as dough conditioner here.
See more about Ascorbic acid →YeastNeutral
Leavening organism.
See more about Yeast →Processing
Ultra-Processed Foods
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