I prefer the old way, but it ain't coming back. This owner wasnt stingy. Fox News Flash top headlines are here. I dont bother anymore though. ** 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. It was a Subway signature. Subway's bread reportedly has a sugar content that 10% of the weight of flour used, according to the judges ruling. They'd then cut down the length, turning 180 degrees at the end and going back down the other side. Or so goes the scuttlebutt from employees when questioned. But fans of the veggie patty aren't pleased by the shake-up. Further, HackTheMenu claims no affiliation, sponsorship, endorsement or other relationship to any restaurant mentioned on hackthemenu.com. It's actually worse for you than getting the Italian. ie east coast carries rosemary and sea salt bread while in the Midwest it's more like Italian herbs and cheese. maybe they just didnt want to waste the bread ? This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. The bran and germ contain all the good nutrients like fiber but the endosperm has a longer shelf life. [deleted] 11 yr. ago I hope to be proven wrong. 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. Copyright @2023 TigerDroppings.com. An adult man should consume around 2,500 calories a day, according to NHS guidelines, while it's 2,000 for a woman. Ask the Subway sandwich artist to cut your bread "old style". Terms of Service. Never heard of them cutting them from the top (sides downward I'm assuming what you mean) but makes sense. I think they've cut it the "new" way longer than they cut it the original way, Subway was my first job and cutting it on the top was made a big deal. "We are already in the process of removing . All rights reserved. **. The ingredients were semi-self-contained. Some tricky sandwiches benefit from having some of the roll hollowed out. Call me crazy, but I remember it the other way around. I wonder how much they put on now. Unless Im missing something, a decision like this usually comes down to corporate greed. 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. I've never seen them cut the bread down the middle. I just finished this entire reply then lost it when I tried to post. Firehouse does them this way. Market data provided by Factset. I am bias now as to if I ever had a subway sub with the u/v cut. A plate or a bowl? *Originally posted by vasyachkin * A couple of weeks ago my nephew, who works at a Subway mentioned the same thing. *Ignorant isnt an insult. 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. 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. Cookie Notice Subway cuts the bread for your sandwich using a single slice from the side, but you may remember when they used to make a U-shaped cut from the top. Fox News Flash top headlines for September 30. The one on the right is the v-cut, just how it looks from the middle. However, if you decide to opt for the wheat bread when you order your creation, you may want to reconsider. Answer (1 of 9): Depending on where you live Subway makes market wide decisions based on cultural tastes. Subway, which is privately held, says it has more than 41,000 locations worldwide. 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. Another change: remember when they used to make employees wash thier hands? PHOTO: CUSTOMER JOKES THAT DELI WORKER PUT 'ENTIRE SALAD' IN TURKEY SANDWICH, A representative for Subway did not return Fox News request for comment, although one of Subways official Twitter accounts appeared to confirm that the offerings were largely discontinued, and only still available at some locations., CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER. It was a much better way to hold sandwich . Subways fans have also been lamenting the loss on social media, with one even writing that her boyfriend, who works at a Subway, literally bought 15 POUNDS of discontinued rotisserie chicken when he heard it was being taken off the menu. The branch I go to uses the U cut only for the meatball sandwich. You can ask the sandwich artist to cut the sandwich "old style" and they will cut it the way you remember. A case was brought by Bookfinders Ltd, an Irish franchisee of the U.S. company based in Galway, which argued that Subway's bread should be exempt from taxes because it is a "staple" food. ", Another unhappy ranch fan added: "@SUBWAY why have you guys got rid of the ranch sauce? 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. All rights reserved. Fun stories about food, relationships, the great outdoors and more. Deli mustard. But since I hadn't been there since they made the switch, I guess they don't care about my opinion. A sub that was easier to load with meat and veggies and kept them from falling off. 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. Some of the new breads were scored differently on top, leading to very thin sections of a U on top. and dont even get me started on the effects of various methods of toasting (e.g. They were more cylindrical and they would roll. Instead of slicing the bread in half, they would cut a v-shaped trench on the top. 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. "This meant we had to say goodbye to some of our less-loved ingredients from our past range. Thanks for the input. Announcing its removal, Subway notes chemical has USDA and FDA approval. 1. He tweeted: "Stopped my veggie patty then took my flat bread and peppered cheese. Subway "Old Cut" Back in the day, Subway artists would slice their bread a little differently than they do now. And according to a CNN Business story, in 2019, the popular fast-food chain's reported number of stores was 17 percent higher than the Golden Arches.'. Vani Hari, who runs FoodBabe.com, has targeted other food companies including Kraft and Chick-fil-A for the chemicals in their products. As Americans pay closer attention to what they eat, food companies have worked to market their products as natural. The amount of goods that ends up in the sandwich does depend on what the employee is allowed to put in the sandwich. That really was a dumb way to cut the bread. Fun stories about food, relationships, the great outdoors and more. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Yikes, thats ignorant. Why'd Subway change how it cut the bread? We also sliced our own meat. It's not the same. The vegan patty does not live up to standard. LIVID. The line EVERY WEEKDAY went out the door. Hit up the secret menu at #HackTheMenu to learn more. Yes. EVERY DAY we got the scientific elite jamming our lobby to get one of our sandwiches. We cannot confirm these claims or even verify that the Redditor ever worked for Subway. The announcement comes after a popular food blogger launched a petition this week asking the sandwich chain to stop using the ingredient, called azodicarbonamide. The best (pre-professional) job I ever had was at the space center Subway in Clear Lake City (near NASA) (Around 1991). 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. Also, some of the new breads can have various schmutz on top, most of which bakes into a hard, difficult to cut crusty shell. 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. You can also ask for the old cut (and hopefully find an employee that knows how to do it) and the wing effect, where they leave the meat and cheese hanging off the edge of the bread instead of tucking it into the sandwich. And the ditching of Subway's ranch dressing and peppered cheese, in particular, has got fans up in arms. 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. "The complete conversion to have this product out of the bread will be done soon," Subway said in a statement, without providing further details. I am not exaggerating. Its like Subway is just making a personal attack on me.". On Tuesday, Subway's Facebook page was filled with comments regarding the chemical. That diserves its own thread, but when all is said and done, it comes down to Subway saving money any way you slice it (Pun intended) the needed to save the dough for when they knead it later. 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. The republic's Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that because of their sugar content, Subway's loaves don't meet the legal standard for bread. **. "There is no dispute that the bread supplied by Subway in its heated sandwiches has a sugar content of 10 percent of the weight of the flour included in the dough," the judgment read. While its taco beef filling has been replaced with a whole host of vegetables, including diced beetroot and crisp onions. Download the CTV News app now. In nutritional information on the company's website, all of its bread contains at least 1 gram of sugar. 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The bread is always WHITE on top!!! First came the striaght cut, then the U-cut. Honey oat topping. CNN . Now they use gloves. Along with that was the old method of placing the meats on wax paper prior to making the sandwiches. you got me prisoner, i never ate at subway i dont know of any fast food service that would satisfy my dietary needs. They use the same gloves all night long. No more visits Subway. and have to actually find a way to dispose of it afterwards ? making prescription contraceptives free this year, Eagle-eyed fans spot 'Last of Us' production blunder, Oops! FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK FOR MORE FOX LIFESTYLE NEWS. Let me try again. No thank you. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. All of these great milkshakes, frappuccinos, and smoothies from these restaurants would be a great compliment or sweet dessert for your Subway sandwich! SUBWAY EMPLOYEES ASKED TO DESCRIBE THE 'STRANGEST ORDERS' THEY'VE EVER FULFILLED. 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. *Originally posted by wolfsbane * Something else similar to salami. All rights reserved. I thought they've always cut it through the middle. They put the meat on in front of you now? The ingredients were semi-self-contained. It has pictures of both cuts. The folks at #HackTheMenu have a list of items you can order from Subway's secret menu, including a delicious-looking pizza sub. Why did Subway stop serving seafood and crab sandwiches? 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. FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK FOR MORE FOX LIFESTYLE NEWS. 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. One of the reasons the foot-long sub shop is so well-liked is that Subway has plenty of options that allow customers to create the sandwich they want to eat. This may be difficult for employees who are less experienced. I havent eaten at Subway for years, but if they went back to the straight cut, then thats how they used to do it. All loves were 12", and they would cut one in half to make a 6" sandwich. "Subway's bread is, of course, bread," a Subway spokesperson said in a statement. 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. 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 determination was made . 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 contributed to the thread but was baffled trying to think of a commercial reason for the change. I gotta tell you, of all the theories posted, this last one by unixrat seems the most believable to me. And it was a LOT of meat. re: When did Subway change the way they cut the bread? Next week, Subway restaurants across the country will unveil. Hari's petition said. For sub rolls alone, there are dozens of variations. That's not bread that Subway has been using to make its sandwiches at least not according to Ireland's highest court. However when you picture the person doing the U-gouge, they knife blade is always directed away from hands and body. gets more snow, Prairies warm-up, Document reveals first known Canadian UFO study in nearly 30 years now underway, B.C. Like most important questions this has been covered on the SDMB before. ", Others tweeted: "So @SubwayUK has got rid of pepper jack cheese!!! They changed the quantity of other stuff they put into the sandwich. And according to a CNN Business story, in 2019, the popular fast-food chain's reported number of stores was 17 percent higher than the Golden Arches.' SUBWAY has ditched 12 items from its menu, including its popular ranch dressing, taco beef, and peppered cheese, and fans aren't happy. 53 people have signed this petition. 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. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, According to the Irish Independent, the case by Bookfinders stems from a 2006 decision in which the Office of Revenue Commissioners denied it refunds for value-added tax payments made from early 2004 to late 2005. Crane operator gets vehicle stuck in power lines, Small mistake booking a flight may cost woman $4,000. They didnt change the quantity of meat, as far as I know. It was a much better way to hold sandwich fixings in place. and our 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. 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. 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Not that I really care, except that it confirms that they are money grubbing jerks now. pretty sure it was back in the 20th century when they stopped doing that. Olives are the most expensive ingredient! But the employees have no way of knowing exactly how much lettuce is proper. Note: Subway stores are individually owned. Does this now happen in the US too? It takes too long When you're the biggest fast food chain in the world, you can't spend extra seconds cutting bread into various shapes. ", Another commented: "@SubwayUK why would you get rid of the veggie patty?! Better owner/manager = better sandwich. Subway cuts the bread for your sandwich using a single slice from the side, but you may remember when they used to make a U-shaped cut from the top. Got one today and they cut the bread down the middle. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. **. But companies have also come under growing pressure to remove chemicals people find questionable. 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