Firehouse does them this way. 1. quote: I admit I haven't had a Subway in a while. We were instructed to make a U cut, never a V, because it made better sandwiches. 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. *Very nice people those aero-space industry types. ", While another said: "Who tf told @SUBWAY that they could get rid of pepper jack cheese?!?!". There's just something about the way the old cut holds in the ingredients that brightens your whole experience and makes everything taste that much better. 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. Let me try again. Subway used to cut their bread in a V-shape. What holds more soup? ", Someone else added: "Can't believe you don't have veggie patty anymore and only have vegan patty! Did subway always offer 6 inch and foot long? Your body can't process all that excess sugar and winds up storing it as fat. re: When did Subway change the way they cut the bread? It was a much better way to hold sandwich . 1.Did subway always bake their own bread, and how long was each loaf? People would happily* wait 15 minutes in line to get our sandwiches. They didnt change the quantity of meat, as far as I know. PepsiCo also said its decision was not a response to an online petition that had called for it to remove the ingredient. *Originally posted by wolfsbane * They put the toppings inside, then they put the lid back on. I love and adore Subway, >BMT to be exact, with everything,minus jalepenos,heavy onion,mustard &mayo,vinegar&oil,s&P, but I refuse to buy another one around here until they turn the heat back up, Powered by Discourse, best viewed with JavaScript enabled. For the uninitiated, there once was a time (a glorious time . 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. 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. 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!! It has pictures of both cuts. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. "This is not eating fresh!" Posted on 12/21/16 at 3:58 pm to threeputt. Market data provided by Factset. The Irish Supreme Court says the bread used in Subway sandwiches has too much sugar for VAT tax exemption. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. NEW YORK -- Subway says it's in the process of removing a chemical from its bread as part of an ongoing effort to improve its recipes. When it had more meat, it was because it was a special combo (like the salami and ham and something else). Subway restaurants in Ireland have six varieties of bread (excluding tortilla wraps), according to the companys Irish website. It is based in Milford, Conn. Sign up for our weekly email newsletter delving into climate science and life on a changing planet. Explain that it means that they cut into from the top instead of the side. An Irish Subway franchisee, Bookfinders Ltd., prompted this legal interpretation after it sought a tax break for some of its menu items. and dont even get me started on the effects of various methods of toasting (e.g. Some tricky sandwiches benefit from having some of the roll hollowed out. Each such Right is used only to describe or identify the respective owner of such property. We STUFFED those sandwiches. Follow the instructions of your local manager. 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. 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. Subway, which is privately held, says it has more than 41,000 locations worldwide. They changed the quantity of other stuff they put into the sandwich. EVERY DAY we got the scientific elite jamming our lobby to get one of our sandwiches. 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. I've never seen them cut the bread down the middle. or redistributed. The folks at #HackTheMenu have a list of items you can order from Subway's secret menu, including a delicious-looking pizza sub. As well as a 4" round, which is cut the new way. Some of the new breads were scored differently on top, leading to very thin sections of a U on top. 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. 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. All rights reserved. Subway has not publicly stated why the offerings were out at most stores. "Subway's bread is, of course, bread," a Subway spokesperson said in a statement. One person wrote on Twitter: "Really not feeling this new vegan patty from Subway, I just want the veggie patty back. The branch I go to uses the U cut only for the meatball sandwich. 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. 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. All rights reserved. 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. The apparent healthiness of Subway's food helped put it on the map. FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK FOR MORE FOX LIFESTYLE NEWS. 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. The bread is always WHITE on top!!! Doncha hate when they do that? Note: Subway stores are individually owned. And the ditching of Subway's ranch dressing and peppered cheese, in particular, has got fans up in arms. As a child I made my post Thanksgiving turkey-and-gravy sandwiches the same way I made a turkey-and-stuffing or turkey-and-mayo - and thats just fine- but having experiemented, Ill never go back. I used to work at subway. All rights reserved. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. 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. Market data provided by Factset. But fans of the veggie patty aren't pleased by the shake-up. 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. 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." That's not bread that Subway has been using to make its sandwiches at least not according to Ireland's highest court. "We are already in the process of removing . You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! Legal Statement. The petition noted that Subway doesn't use the ingredient in its breads in Europe, Australia or other parts of the world. 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. ", Others tweeted: "So @SubwayUK has got rid of pepper jack cheese!!! Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Subway "Old Cut" Back in the day, Subway artists would slice their bread a little differently than they do now. Something else similar to salami. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. While Subway has been known for its iconic grooved bread since its inception in 1965, the company made the decision to change their bread-cutting technique in 2018, replacing the familiar groove with a flat surface. Sauce is key #Ranch", Another commented: "Fail for Subway to not be doing ranch dressing anymore @SUBWAY gutted #subway #ranch", Someone else said: "Hi Subway, why did you get rid of ranch dressing? ** Why'd Subway change how it cut the bread? They put the meat on in front of you now? It's actually worse for you than getting the Italian. I hope to be proven wrong. Further, HackTheMenu claims no affiliation, sponsorship, endorsement or other relationship to any restaurant mentioned on hackthemenu.com. gets more snow, Prairies warm-up, Document reveals first known Canadian UFO study in nearly 30 years now underway, B.C. 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. Regardless, two questions need to be answered before the right answer can be found. Joe Raedle / Getty Images. Monterrey Jack (shredded) Peppered cheese. It was a Subway signature. Now, that was over 10 years ago that they stopped cutting their sandwiches this way. This particular young lady working today did not know what I was talking about. Deli mustard. The bran and germ contain all the good nutrients like fiber but the endosperm has a longer shelf life. I don't work for Subway, so I can't say for sure. Haven't seen it cut like that since the late 90's it seems. BLECHHHH!!! subway, also called underground, tube, or mtro, underground railway system used to transport large numbers of passengers within urban and suburban areas. [deleted] 11 yr. ago Business Insider noted that Subway's sales soared from $3 billion in 1998 to $11.5 billion in 2011. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. The republic's Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that because of their sugar content, Subway's loaves don't meet the legal standard for bread. Come on guys bring it back. Another Subway fan is unhappy about a lot of the changes, saying he misses the flatbreads, peppered cheese and veggie patties. The prepared stacking of meat consisted of two slices of meat, in many cases. ie east coast carries rosemary and sea salt bread while in the Midwest it's more like Italian herbs and cheese. Another change: remember when they used to make employees wash thier hands? Answer (1 of 9): Depending on where you live Subway makes market wide decisions based on cultural tastes. Canada's Most Trusted News. Specifically, back in the day they used to cut a wedge out of the top of the bun. The slices were so thin they only had one side. The ingredients were semi-self-contained. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, *Originally posted by Loach * Two flat surfaces of bread simply take less volume than a U shaped resevoir. 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. I prefer the old way .. The ingredients were semi-self-contained. There were lazy employees that would make the V and they would get chewed out. However when you picture the person doing the U-gouge, they knife blade is always directed away from hands and body. Holy shite. After years of declining sales, Subway is hoping to reintroduce itself to customers and convince them to give its sandwiches a shot. We offer information that should be shared with your friends, family, relatives, enemies heck, just about everyone you know. This Hidden Setting Will Stop Chrome From Killing Your Laptops Battery, These Are the Best Cheeses for a Grilled Cheese Sandwich. Call me crazy, but I remember it the other way around. Subway has endorsement deals with Olympic athletes. 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. We pay for your stories! The BMT had the most meat. Not when Schlotzskys is an option. 2. That cut might've been phased out 20 years ago, but that picture isn't 20 years old. Ranch dressing. Not that I really care, except that it confirms that they are money grubbing jerks now. Legal Statement. Ive noticed Subway getting much more stingy with the toppings these days with the new cut. A sub that was easier to load with meat and veggies and kept them from falling off. 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. I disagree with wolfsbanes point that you get less filling from the U-gouge. I am not exaggerating. So we know they are cheapskates. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Tastier overall than subway's version. 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Subway confirmed on Thursday that they were removing a chemical used to make yoga mats and rubber soles on shoes from their sandwich bread. Subway started changing this 20 years ago. If you opt for the vegan sub it does come in slightly healthier though, with 371 calories compared to the veggie patty's 379. Same principle applies here. Wash your hands. Last year, for instance, PepsiCo said it would remove an ingredient that had been linked to a flame retardant from its Gatorade drinks. Danish. I gotta tell you, of all the theories posted, this last one by unixrat seems the most believable to me. 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. Subway Restaurants CEO: Confident franchisees will survive coronavirus. The old lids were more prone to fall than the new ones. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Subway Restaurants CEO John Chidsey says 90% of franchisees have applied for small business loans and its economic model is strong enough to survive the coronavirus. Do you have a story for The Sun Online Money team? A method warned against by every home-ec teacher and TV chef since the dawn of time. 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. A chicken breast sandwich and water are seen at a Subway location in New York, Aug. 11, 2009. 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. And it was a LOT of meat. Never heard of them cutting them from the top (sides downward I'm assuming what you mean) but makes sense. It takes a bit of practice and flair to do it right. 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