Gail's Bakery, an upmarket chain, has been found to contain dangerous amounts of salt in its sandwiches, according to a study by Action on Salt & Sugar. The study analyzed 546 sandwiches and found that 44% craried a 'high' salt warning on the packaging.. The Smoked Chicken Caesar Club was ranked as the worst offender, containing 6.88g of salt.

The 6.88g Salt Content of Gail's Smoked Chicken Caesar Club

The Smoked Chicken Caesar Club, a popular sandwich at Gail's Bakery, contains a shocking 6.88g of salt, equivalent to nearly five McDonald's Cheeseburgers, as reported by Action on Salt & Sugar. This excessive salt content is a concern for health experts, who warn about the risks of high blood pressure and other cardiovascular diseases associated with high salt intake.

44% of Gail's Sandwiches Carry High Salt Warnings

According to the study by Action on Salt & Sugar, 44% of Gail's sandwiches contain 'high' salt warnings on the packaging. This is a staggering number, considering the potential health risks associated with high salt intake. The study's findings suggest that Gail's Bakery needs to revisit its recipes and reduce the salt content in its sandwiches.

Comparison to McDonald's Mayo Chicken Burger

The study also compared the salt and calorie content of Gail's Smoked Chicken Caesar Club to McDonald's Mayo Chicken Burger. The results showed that the Mayo Chicken Burger contains significantly less salt and calories than the Smoked Chicken Caesar Club, with the latter containing 1,067 calories, more than half the daily limit for women.

Open Questions About Gail's Response

As the study's findings have been made public, it remains to be seen how Gail's Bakery will respond to the criticism. Will the chain revise its recipes to reduce salt content, or will it maintain its current stance on the issue? According to Action on Salt & Sugar,the bakery has yet to comment on the study's findings.