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Panera Bread Whole Grain Bagel

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Is Panera Bread Whole Grain Bagel healthy?

Panera Bread Whole Grain Bagel scores 2/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — one of the lower scores in Scout's catalog. 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.

Has Panera Bread Whole Grain Bagel been lab-tested?

Yes. Panera Bread Whole Grain Bagel carries an independent laboratory panel from Independent third-party laboratory testing covering 1 contaminant (including Glyphosate) — the full results are on this page.

How processed is Panera Bread Whole Grain Bagel?

Panera Bread Whole Grain Bagel is NOVA Group 4: Ultra-Processed Foods.

How does Panera Bread Whole Grain Bagel compare to other restaurant items?

Panera Bread Whole Grain Bagel ranks #22 of 23 restaurant items in Scout's independent rankings. The current top score in the category is In-N-Out Cheeseburger at 35/100.

Which ingredients drive Panera Bread Whole Grain Bagel's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Cracked Wheat, Rye Meal, Whole Spelt Flour count in its favor; Unbleached enriched wheat flour, Brown sugar, Sorbitan monostearate are flagged as ingredients of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Panera Bread Whole Grain Bagel

Panera Bread
Lab tested
2 Poor

At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 11
Harmful ingredients 3
Owned by Panera Brands
Category Restaurant Items
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.

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 18

Unbleached enriched wheat flour
Bad

Refined flour stripped of bran and germ.

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Brown sugar
Bad

Added refined sugar.

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Sorbitan monostearate
Bad

Synthetic emulsifier.

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Water
Neutral

Pure water.

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Vital wheat gluten
Neutral

Concentrated wheat protein for dough strength.

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Salt
Neutral

Sodium contributor; tolerable in moderation.

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Yeast
Neutral

Leavening organism.

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Cracked Wheat
Good

Part of Whole grain blend. Mix of whole grains and seeds; fiber and micronutrients.

Rye Meal
Good

Part of Whole grain blend. Mix of whole grains and seeds; fiber and micronutrients.

Whole Spelt Flour
Good

Part of Whole grain blend. Mix of whole grains and seeds; fiber and micronutrients.

Whole Amaranth
Good

Part of Whole grain blend. Mix of whole grains and seeds; fiber and micronutrients.

Ground Flax
Good

Part of Whole grain blend. Mix of whole grains and seeds; fiber and micronutrients.

Citrus Fiber
Good

Part of Whole grain blend. Mix of whole grains and seeds; fiber and micronutrients.

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Whole wheat flour
Good

Whole-grain, seed, or fresh produce ingredient.

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Honey
Good

Traditional whole-food sweetener with trace enzymes and antioxidants.

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Ascorbic acid
Good

Vitamin C — beneficial even when serving as a preservative.

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Oats
Very Good

Part of Whole grain blend. Mix of whole grains and seeds; fiber and micronutrients.

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Rolled oats
Very Good

Whole-grain, seed, or fresh produce ingredient.

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Processing

Group 4 · Ultra-processed

Ultra-Processed Foods

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