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Does Panera Bread use Toxic Preservatives?

Our latest 2025 audit of Panera Bread analyzed 166 menu items. We found that 4 items (2%) contain high-risk preservatives.

2% Contain Toxins
162 Safe Options

Specific Ingredients Found:

Azodicarbonamide, Sodium nitrite

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Methodology & sources

We analyzed 166 menu items and matched ingredient statements against PRūF’s additive taxonomy. Counts reflect distinct menu items containing any flagged ingredient in this category. Data is sourced from publicly available Panera Bread ingredient disclosures as of 2026-01-04.

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Our 2025 audit of Panera Bread found that 4 menu items (2%) contain high-risk preservatives. Specific ingredients identified include: Azodicarbonamide, Sodium nitrite.
Yes, there are 162 items on the menu that are considered are Preservative Free. You can use the PRūF app to see the full list of safe options and filter the menu in real-time.

Audit based on Panera Bread public ingredient data as of 2026-01-04.