The apparent healthiness of Subway's food helped put it on the map. Wash your hands. For other inquiries, Contact Us. HERE'S what Subway is either adding to its menu or which existing ingredients it's improving: A spokesperson for Subway said: "Were adding lots of exciting new menu options and there are more to come. The line EVERY WEEKDAY went out the door. If you watch them cut the new style, they usually hold the bread in one palm, while pressing the knife in the opposite side and cutting through. As well as a 4" round, which is cut the new way. Legal Statement. It could have been for a number of reasons, such as: They weren't popular and no one ordered them, so they were cut from the menu. Deli mustard. No more visits Subway. It's actually worse for you than getting the Italian. maybe they just didnt want to waste the bread ? ARedditorclaiming to be a former Subway employee: "I don't know if this has been mentioned, but don't buy any variety of wheat bread at Subway. gets more snow, Prairies warm-up, Document reveals first known Canadian UFO study in nearly 30 years now underway, B.C. making prescription contraceptives free this year, Eagle-eyed fans spot 'Last of Us' production blunder, Oops! News of Subway apparently discontinuing roast beef and rotisserie-style chicken follows the chains announcement that its $5 Footlong promotion was back in effect for a limited time at participating U.S. restaurants., CLICK HERE FOR FOX NEWS' CONTINUING CORONAVIRUS COVERAGE. I always have to shout "sauce before salad!" to avoid this. The main reason I think, and I think it is escaping all of us admist the talk about surface area and the like. Right now I am more concerned with the fact that the Subways in my neck of the woods have forfugginggotten how to brown the bread!! Not when Schlotzskys is an option. The ingredients were semi-self-contained. From an array of meats and cheeses to a laundry list of vegetables, condiments, and spreads, there's enough variety to satisfy the pickiest of eaters. I thought they've always cut it through the middle. Canada's Most Trusted News. We've talked about secret menu items before, including fun things at places like Panera and Starbucks. Yummy. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Also, some of the new breads can have various schmutz on top, most of which bakes into a hard, difficult to cut crusty shell. For sub rolls alone, there are dozens of variations. Couldn't of been 20 years ago. *Originally posted by Loach * You Should Never Eat The Wheat Bread At Subway. Also, they changed the cut a couple of years before the new breads came out, so I dont think that was factor. Subway started changing this 20 years ago. Twitter users who claim to work for Subway have since responded to the news, with one saying the items were popular, and another saying they barely sold. Subway's bread reportedly has a sugar content that 10% of the weight of flour used, according to the judges ruling. I think they stole the name from me. A case was . BLECHHHH!!! Thanks for the input. 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Next time you go to a Subway shop, ask them to cut it Olde Style and see what happens. Subway hasn't offered a timeline of when this would happen, except that "the complete conversion to have this product out of the bread will be done soon." opened flat in a large toaster or V-toasted under a broiler) on various slits. (iStock). That really was a dumb way to cut the bread. Danish. I used to work at subway. Vani Hari, who runs FoodBabe.com, has targeted other food companies including Kraft and Chick-fil-A for the chemicals in their products. At least now you might be able to convince the chef to throw on a couple of extra slices if the manager is watching too closely. Id hoped to see comments from the personal experiments of others. They dont leave it in the oven long enough, (or there is something dreadfully wrong with all the Subway ovens within a 60 mile radius of me ), A few times they were still gooey grossed me out, YES, I did complain, to one and all and some who didnt want to hear about it. Copyright 2013 HackTheMenu. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. Hari's petition said. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. There were lazy employees that would make the V and they would get chewed out. We pay for your stories! and our "The complete conversion to have this product out of the bread will be done soon," Subway said in a statement, without providing further details. There are through-cuts (separating the roll into two parts) and partial slits like the vertical clam roll slit cut through the browned top crust and the horizontal hot dog slit cut through one side of the roll. Announcing its removal, Subway notes chemical has USDA and FDA approval. Subways are usually built under city streets for ease of construction, but they may take shortcuts and sometimes must pass under rivers. Doncha hate when they do that? Stefan Sykes is a news associate for NBC News. Explain that it means that they cut into from the top instead of the side. First came the striaght cut, then the U-cut. Here's Why. However, you may get lucky and find a Subway artisan who knows this secret menu trick and is willing to cut your sub the Old Cut way. Some of the new breads were scored differently on top, leading to very thin sections of a U on top. Better owner/manager = better sandwich. Do you have a story for The Sun Online Money team? However, if you decide to opt for the wheat bread when you order your creation, you may want to reconsider. Unless Im missing something, a decision like this usually comes down to corporate greed. Answer (1 of 9): Depending on where you live Subway makes market wide decisions based on cultural tastes. It's not the same. For the sake of comparison, the U.S. has 13 bread varieties (excluding its 2 tortilla wraps) which range between 120 and 220 calories, 2 and 5 grams of sugar and 1 and 5 grams of total fat. * Did you eat at Subway when they were cutting it with the U shaped cut? For those of you who have hated your Subway sub toppings falling out of your sub for the last decade and a half, it's time to rise up and demand that Subway bring back their old way of cutting their bread. Like Chronos said, if they put the fillings right, hardly any veggie gets out. Haven't seen it cut like that since the late 90's it seems. Next week, Subway restaurants across the country will unveil. As an aside, because of the lack of the bread placed on top of the U-cut, in the Dublin branch, whenever they wrap the sandwiches, they get sauce everywhere - all over the wrapping and not on the sandwich - because for some dumb reason the employees put the sauces on last. Interestingly enough, I explored this post and thought that it was along the lines of that If we remove one olive from each jar, we can save 2 million dollars a year school of thought. It's dyed with plenty of added s*** to make it look and taste different." The original veggie patty is made from carrots, sweetcorn, red peppers and soy, while the new vegan patty contains sweet peppers, red onions, spinach, garlic and chilli. Ireland's Supreme Court says the bread used in Subway locations throughout the country is loaded with so much sugar, it should not be considered a "staple food.". Under Ireland's Value-Added Tax Act of 1972, bread can't have a sugar content that exceeds 2 percent of its weight of flour in dough to be considered a staple food and therefore tax-free. When I worked there they would always harp on us about not putting so much lettuce in there. All in the name of cost cutting and screwing the customer without their knowledge. FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK FOR MORE FOX LIFESTYLE NEWS. The new ones dont. I hope to be proven wrong. The result? We cannot confirm these claims or even verify that the Redditor ever worked for Subway. The republic's Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that because of their sugar content, Subway's loaves don't meet the legal standard for bread. This amount does not fit the statutory definition of bread., SUBWAY FRANCHISE OWNERS SLAM CHAIN'S CORONAVIRUS DEMANDS: REPORT, "Subways bread is, of course, bread," a Subway spokesperson told Fox News. Crane operator gets vehicle stuck in power lines, Small mistake booking a flight may cost woman $4,000. All rights reserved. I wonder how much they put on now. The five-judge court ruled that Subways bread contains more sugar than what is allowed for staple foods under the Value-Added Tax Act, 1972. which is about 350 grams of protein per day. **. They didnt change the quantity of meat, as far as I know. He described what transpired over the last few months as a case of "prioritizing and reprioritizing." The ingredients were semi-self-contained. For more top deals, here's our round up of nine ways you can get food and drink on the high streetwithout forking out the cash. Add your name now! We STUFFED those sandwiches. View our online Press Pack. Subway, which is privately held, says it has more than 41,000 locations worldwide. I disagree with wolfsbanes point that you get less filling from the U-gouge. A chicken breast sandwich and water are seen at a Subway location in New York, Aug. 11, 2009. Two flat surfaces of bread simply take less volume than a U shaped resevoir. The prepared stacking of meat consisted of two slices of meat, in many cases. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. Monterrey Jack (shredded) Peppered cheese. Bread made from enriched wheat flour might give the illusion of being healthy, but without the fiber, you are not going to feel as full. Even on simple slit-cut rolls, theres a soft side/firm side/seamless issue e.g the softer side where the roll had more3 contact with its is more likely to split if used as the angle of a slit-cut sub. *Originally posted by wolfsbane * *Very nice people those aero-space industry types. Speaking as a Brit who is unfamiliar with the Subway u/v cut (as far as Im aware it isnt normally used over here, and back in the 70s when I worked for a while in a deli cutting HUGE french baton sandwiches, we used the new Subway cut) the following points occur to me: I would find the new cut easier to hold without the filling falling out - it is held securely inside the bread, not balanced on top of it; The filling is distributed more uniformly through the bread, and youd be less likely to get a mouthful of bread with no filling. Fox News Flash top headlines for September 30. "This is not eating fresh!" Subway confirmed on Thursday that they were removing a chemical used to make yoga mats and rubber soles on shoes from their sandwich bread. Two flat surfaces of bread simply take less volume than a U shaped resevoir. I certainly understand and applaud the OP. *I called myself a SALAD artist years before they called their employees sandwich artists. Is Starbucks' "tall" is actually too large for you, and Chipotle's minimalist menu too. Theyll probably screw it up and youll end up eating part of their thumb. Yes. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. I know that I have developed, over the years, many different bread cuts for different types of sandwich, each with its own well-tested rationale, born of a lifetime of casual sandwich making. Thats somewhat besides the point, but I think that the logistics involved in filling a side cut sandwich preclude heaping much in the way of toppings into it. I am not exaggerating. Why'd Subway change how it cut the bread? You should be able to get that again by just asking for an "old cut.". The tip is basically always directed down at the cutting board and the blade mostly moves side to side in front of the body and away from the hand holding the bread in place. Subway used to cut their bread in a V-shape. or redistributed. Also on the hit list is Subway's deli mustard and ranch dressing, which have been dropped in favour of garlic aioli and vinaigrette dressing. Business Insider noted that Subway's sales soared from $3 billion in 1998 to $11.5 billion in 2011. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. **. Customers can choose from an Italian white bread, a mozzarella- and cheddar-blended Italian herbs and cheese bread, a hearty Italian bread, a 9-grain wheat bread, a 9-grain multi-seed bread and a 6-inch gluten-free bread. I've never seen them cut the bread down the middle. Joe Raedle / Getty Images. It often depends on individual taste or eating style, but theres a lot of science as well. The determination was made . ", Another commented: "@SubwayUK why would you get rid of the veggie patty?! It was a Subway signature. If you happen to find that special person, you sure as heck better stick with them as they show you how a Subway sandwich from their secret menu should be made. The BMT had the most meat. Does buying an electric vehicle make financial sense. 2. Enriched wheat flour comes from wheat whose bran and germ have been stripped away, leaving the endosperm (via Evoke Healthy Foods). Fox News Flash top headlines are here. "We have been baking fresh bread in our restaurants for more than three decades and our guests return each day for sandwiches made on bread that smells as good as it tastes.". SUBWAY CUSTOMER FILMED RANTING AT WORKER OVER 'RIGHT' TO NOT WEAR MASK: 'I AM FREE'. Now they build the sandwich one slice of meat at a time, and when you get a sandwich with one type of meat you get a very poor volume of it, usually only a couple thin slices. Never heard of them cutting them from the top (sides downward I'm assuming what you mean) but makes sense. The U wasnt to trick the customer. Cookie Notice And the ditching of Subway's ranch dressing and peppered cheese, in particular, has got fans up in arms. The point and edge of the blade are directed right at the palm of the opposite hand. "This meant we had to say goodbye to some of our less-loved ingredients from our past range. Use Subway's store locator tool to find your nearest. Note: Subway stores are individually owned. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. In fact, it does so rather quickly and this may cause your blood sugar to rise fast. A plate or a bowl? The U-cut is also referred to as the classic cut. Privacy Policy.Socialize with us on Twitter and Facebook. The pessemist in me thinks that the new cut was specifically for the purpose of allowing them to use less ingredients for the same price. The act has a stipulation that the total amount of sugars, fats and bread improvers cannot be more than 2 percent of the weight of flour used in order to be tax-exempt, which separates staple bread from pastries and other calorie-dense items that use bread. The new breads (though it seems the change predated the really elaborate breads they have now) did seem to somewhat correspond to the new cut. Ive noticed Subway getting much more stingy with the toppings these days with the new cut. HackTheMenu has and claims no right in any trade names, trademarks, service marks, logos, domain names or any other rights (each a Right") held by any restaurant mentioned on this website. Ill happily enjoy any good sandwich made by another, but when I make my own, I enjoy getting it right. A couple of weeks ago my nephew, who works at a Subway mentioned the same thing. Like most important questions this has been covered on the SDMB before. The honey oat has been voted out to make way for new flatbreads. Now, that was over 10 years ago that they stopped cutting their sandwiches this way. Tastier overall than subway's version. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. 0 [deleted] 11 yr. ago Is that the same reason you stopped making them taste good, stopped offering provolone cheese, and stopped offering whole wheat bread? Subway has not publicly stated why the offerings were out at most stores. Ever since Jared lost all that weight back in the late 1990s byeating at Subway sandwiches (via LA Times), the sandwich chain has been held in esteem for offering choices that are healthier than some of their competitors. Some loose meat, ground beef or sauce-rich sandwiches hold together better with a top-cut inverted Y slit (inverted T for two-lobed portuguese rolls) while messy sandwiches that need uniform layering may work better with a side-cut V or W slit. An Irish Subway franchisee, Bookfinders Ltd., prompted this legal interpretation after it sought a tax break for some of its menu items. You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! "We really hope our customers will find some exciting new options that they love. Let me try again. The Subway Old Cut was once the only way that Subway cut their sandwiches. pretty sure it was back in the 20th century when they stopped doing that. 86429 posts. In nutritional information on the company's website, all of its bread contains at least 1 gram of sugar. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. However when you picture the person doing the U-gouge, they knife blade is always directed away from hands and body. News of Subway apparently discontinuing roast beef and rotisserie-style chicken follows the chain's announcement that. *Originally posted by Omniscient * Now they build the sandwich one slice of meat at a time, and when you get a sandwich with one type of meat you get a very poor volume of it, usually only a couple thin slices. Subway's raspberry cheesecake has also been ditched unceremoniously with no replacement desserts. All rights reserved. The best (pre-professional) job I ever had was at the space center Subway in Clear Lake City (near NASA) (Around 1991). A Quesadilla grilled twice as long Read More. The. Heres an Online Petition to bring it back; though I dont know that subway is going to bend to likes of this site. For the uninitiated, there once was a time (a glorious time . The Irish Supreme Court says the bread used in Subway sandwiches has too much sugar for VAT tax exemption. This may be difficult for employees who are less experienced. Subway used to cut their bread in a V-shape. **My understanding of the change was customer complaints, after people caught on to the fact that by using the u-cut, subway was able to use much less filling in their subs than other sub shops. But since I hadn't been there since they made the switch, I guess they don't care about my opinion. And it was a LOT of meat. I havent eaten at Subway for years, but if they went back to the straight cut, then thats how they used to do it. I prefer the old way, but it ain't coming back. I still ask for it and true sandwich artists will usually oblige. FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK FOR MORE FOX LIFESTYLE NEWS. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. *Originally posted by vasyachkin * But this means ingredients from its build-your-own menu, such as peppered cheese and Monterrey Jack cheese, have quietly disappeared, being replaced with a mozzarella and cheddar cheese mix. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Last year, for instance, PepsiCo said it would remove an ingredient that had been linked to a flame retardant from its Gatorade drinks. ** So, try a Subway Old Cut today and see what you've been missing. A sub that was easier to load with meat and veggies and kept them from falling off. Legal Statement. Not that I really care, except that it confirms that they are money grubbing jerks now. or redistributed. Subway withdrew its veggie patties for a limited time last year amid fears they contain plastic. However, the . (AP / Seth Wenig) NEW YORK -- Subway says it's in the process of removing a chemical from its bread as . Various types of rolls rolls may have two soft sides (usually with one larger than the other), one soft side, or none. The new menu options are available now in Subway's 2,447 stores across the UK, although as Subway operates as a franchise it means prices and offers may vary by store. I dont particularly care how the sandwich is cut at this moment. Your body can't process all that excess sugar and winds up storing it as fat. However, this is the story of when Subway decided to quit cutting a groove in their bread, and the impact it had on their business. Instead, the five-judge court found that Subway's bread was a "confectionary or fancy baked good," as its sugar-to-flour ratio was nearly five times too high to fall within the legal standard of staple foods. Call me crazy, but I remember it the other way around. The new cut makes it easier for the employee to refrain from putting so much inside. What holds more soup? Okay, so Im a loon. You can ask the sandwich artist to cut the sandwich "old style" and they will cut it the way you remember. The petition noted that Subway doesn't use the ingredient in its breads in Europe, Australia or other parts of the world. They used to have a prepared stacking of meat for each sandwich style with a consistent amount of meat. Irelands Supreme Court says the bread used in Subway locations throughout the country is loaded with so much sugar, it should not be considered a staple food.. He tweeted: "Stopped my veggie patty then took my flat bread and peppered cheese. Thats somewhat besides the point, but I think that the logistics involved in filling a side cut sandwich preclude heaping much in the way of toppings into it. PepsiCo also said its decision was not a response to an online petition that had called for it to remove the ingredient. All loves were 12", and they would cut one in half to make a 6" sandwich. This was used so that you could spread and arrange the slices in the proscribed pattern which was scientifically proven to make it look like there was more meat. But if you're a fan of the new menu, you can get a free sub-wrap from Subway worth 4.80. Another change: remember when they used to make employees wash thier hands? They were more cylindrical and they would roll. I asked if she could cut the bread out of the top and she looked at me like I head three heads. The slices were so thin they only had one side. The folks at #HackTheMenu have a list of items you can order from Subway's secret menu, including a delicious-looking pizza sub. I as a Subway employee (before the sandwich Artist days*) always cut the sandwich with as much of the inside removed to make it hold as much as possible. The country allows "staple" foods, which include bread, to . ", While another said: "Who tf told @SUBWAY that they could get rid of pepper jack cheese?!?!". Another Subway fan is unhappy about a lot of the changes, saying he misses the flatbreads, peppered cheese and veggie patties. Bookfinders claims that it shouldn't have been taxed and that it is entitled to a refund. I prefer the old way .. They use the same gloves all night long. We were instructed to make a U cut, never a V, because it made better sandwiches. Business Insider noted that Subway's sales soared from $3 billion in 1998 to $11.5 billion in 2011. We stopped because it's a huge pain in the ass to cut the bread this way, and it saves a lot of time to cut the bread down the middle. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Fun stories about food, relationships, the great outdoors and more. I will confirm a previous point : the U-cut was used as trickery designed to make the sandwiches look bigger and more stuffed than they were. **I just finished this entire reply then lost it when I tried to post. EVERY DAY we got the scientific elite jamming our lobby to get one of our sandwiches. In the latest petition targeting Subway, Hari noted that the azodicarbonamide used in its bread "as a bleaching agent" is also used to make yoga mats and shoe rubber. Fun stories about food, relationships, the great outdoors and more. What does enriched mean? Subway appears to be streamlining its sandwich offerings, but some customers arent biting. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Oh wait! Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. A subway sandwich. After reintroducing a new version of its $5 Footlong promotion (a controversial move in and of itself), Subway has seemingly removed two popular offerings roast beef and rotisserie-style chicken from its menu entirely. What happens then? Come on guys bring it back. While Subway's veggie patty has been replaced with its new vegan patty. All rights reserved. Instead of slicing the bread in half, they would cut a v-shaped trench on the top. *Ignorant isnt an insult. The branch I go to uses the U cut only for the meatball sandwich. But I think this is inconsequential. Download the CTV News app now. I will confirm a previous point : the U-cut was used as trickery designed to make the sandwiches look bigger and more stuffed than they were. Subway's approach to research and development has shifted because of the pandemic, Mr. Tsocanos said, explaining that pre-COVID, the company was exploring a wide range of innovations. Legal Statement. 1. Ranch dressing. A turkey sandwich used to have 6 slices of meat. Subways franchisees, however, have largely voiced their opposition to the deal, arguing that food costs and employee wages were lower when the promotion was first advertised in the mid-2000s. Actually if the sandwich Artist cuts the U (not supposed to be v) shaped gouge correctly, there is MORE surface area (for dressing)/volume (for ingredients) inside the sandwich. Simply put, the bread boat concept needs two ends in the loaf, this would imply that all the subs where the same length. A chicken breast sandwich and water are seen at a Subway location in New York, Aug. 11, 2009. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Outlying sections of a system usually emerge aboveground, becoming conventional railways or elevated . You can not create two more ends once you cut a foot long loaf into two 6 inch pieces. It takes a bit of practice and flair to do it right. Ive noticed Subway getting much more stingy with the toppings these days with the new cut. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram to get the latest updates on LSU Football and Recruiting. They changed the quantity of other stuff they put into the sandwich. Some tricky sandwiches benefit from having some of the roll hollowed out. Im sorry but common sense and my own experiences tell me that you are wrong. It seems more dangerous to the employee, very marginally faster and that I tend to even doubt, less efficient and disliked by many customers, and no longer a Subway signature. Ask the Subway sandwich artist to cut your bread "old style". Posted on 12/21/16 at 3:58 pm to threeputt. For more information, please see our Why did Subway stop serving seafood and crab sandwiches? **maybe they just didnt want to waste the bread ? 1. The bread is always WHITE on top!!! A method warned against by every home-ec teacher and TV chef since the dawn of time. Flatbread. It was a much better way to hold sandwich . All rights reserved. SUBWAY has ditched 12 items from its menu, including its popular ranch dressing, taco beef, and peppered cheese, and fans aren't happy. You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! Bring back the "V-cut". The top part might have seemed a little small and could get a bit slippery with too many sauces, but the trough of the v was great for keeping the toppings in the sandwich. Does this now happen in the US too? ", Someone else added: "Can't believe you don't have veggie patty anymore and only have vegan patty! Subway "Old Cut" Back in the day, Subway artists would slice their bread a little differently than they do now. We may earn a commission from links on this page. Additionally, as ShapeFit points out, your body processes enriched flour differently. This exemption led Subway franchisee, Bookfinders Ltd., to seek a refund on the basis that the quick-service sandwich shop serves food on bread and therefore should be exempt from the 21% VAT tax when sandwiches arent eaten on its premises. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. You stick with whats easiest and what can get people in and out of the door. The amount of goods that ends up in the sandwich does depend on what the employee is allowed to put in the sandwich. The u-cut made the sandwich appear to be overstuffed with filling, but in reality, it was mostly a bread sandwich with a niggardly amount of filling scooped into the gouge. and have to actually find a way to dispose of it afterwards ? The U cut holds more stuff. Later I asked Subway employees and the story I got was like lightingtool - safety reasons. However,ShapeFit seems to echo that person's assertion, alleging that Subway's whole wheat bread is enriched. 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