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Chef-Curated Toasted Sandwiches

The Panera Toasted Baguette Sandwiches Now Come in New Recipes

— June 25, 2023 — Lifestyle
The Panera Toasted Baguette sandwiches range has been expanded with a series of chef-curated recipes to provide customers with several new options perfect for satisfying cravings for artisan fare. The sandwich range now includes the Black Forest Ham & Gouda Melt, which boasts a blend of artisan-quality ingredients like Black Forest Ham, the brand's new country mustard, smoked gouda and more. Available now, the sandwich is expected to continuing growing the current popularity of the brand's Toasted Baguette range, which was launched in January to the delight of many consumers.

Head Chef Claes Petersson spoke on the new addition to the Panera Toasted Baguette sandwiches range saying, "We're so excited to bring ham back onto the Panera menu, and our focus was on enhancing these sandwiches with amazing, unforgettable flavor that we knew our guests would love. Our chefs created our new delicious country mustard, finding the perfect blend of three mustards to compliment the flavors and create two irresistible new menu items we can't wait for guests to try."
Trend Themes
1. Chef-curated Recipes - Opportunity for chefs to create unique and flavorful recipes that cater to the growing demand for artisan fare.
2. Expansion of Sandwich Range - Opportunity to capitalize on the popularity of the Panera Toasted Baguette range by continuously adding new and exciting sandwich options.
3. Gourmet Mustard - Opportunity to develop and market artisanal mustard blends that enhance the flavors of sandwiches and provide a unique dining experience.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage - The food and beverage industry has the potential to innovate and create new culinary experiences by curating chef-inspired recipes and exploring unique ingredients.
2. Quick-service Restaurants - Quick-service restaurants can leverage the expansion of sandwich ranges to attract and satisfy customers' cravings for artisanal and gourmet options.
3. Condiments and Sauces - Opportunity for condiment and sauce manufacturers to develop and market gourmet mustard blends that elevate the flavor profiles of sandwiches and appeal to culinary enthusiasts.
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