The US fast-food chain Panera has petitioned the country's Food and Drug Administration to regulate more strictly the use of the word "egg" by food outlets. In a letter dated October 10, Panera's chief executive Ron Shaich said that he was concerned about what could happen if people were confused as they ate their food. It has published a list of these, with outlets such as Burger King, McDonald's, Dunkin' Donuts and Starbucks featured. Additives commonly added include products such as thickeners, preservatives and emulsifiers as well as "natural flavours", which can encompass a range of ingredients.
The US fast-food chain Panera has petitioned the country's Food and Drug Administration to regulate more strictly the use of the word "egg" by food outlets. The chain says its own breakfast sandwiches contain "100% real eggs", but that similar products marketed by its rivals contain a range of additives and other ingredients. It has published a list of these, with outlets such as Burger King, McDonald's, Dunkin' Donuts and Starbucks featured. Additives commonly added include products such as thickeners, preservatives and emulsifiers as well as "natural flavours", which can encompass a range of ingredients.