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Italian Bread Crumbs, 13 OZ
pantry-essentials/baking
📊 NOVA 4🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free

Italian Bread Crumbs, 13 OZ

ALEIAS GLUTEN FREE BAKERY
Available at Whole Foods
60
Calories
1g
Protein
1g
Sugars
30mg
Sodium
27
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd find this in the gluten-free or baking/coatings aisle — the sort of shelf-stable breadcrumb you grab when you want a quick breading for chicken, meatballs, or stuffing. It feels practical and a bit nostalgic (think homemade cutlets) while promising consistent, crisp texture. The mix of refined rice/potato/tapioca starches, added sugar and oil, and a stabilizer (guar gum) signals industrial formulation and processing typical of highly processed products.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving
Servings per Container: 26
Calories60
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1g1%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium30mg1%
Total Carbohydrate11g4%
Total Sugars1g
Protein1g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

BROWN, RICE, FLOUR, WHITE, RICE, FLOUR, POTATO, STARCH, TAPIOCA, FLOUR, BROWN, SUGAR, NON-GMO, CANOLA, OIL, EGGS, POTATO, FLOUR, GARLIC, POWDER, SALT, YEAST, GUAR, GUM, HERBS, AND, SPICES..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • canola oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
No Seed Oil

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Multiple refined flours/starches, added sugar and oil, and the use of guar gum (a texturizing additive) indicate an industrially formulated product designed for uniform texture and long shelf life, consistent with NOVA 4 (ultraprocessed).

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Common Questions about Italian Bread Crumbs, 13 OZ

Calling something 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, right? These bread crumbs are low in sugar and calories, which is a plus for many. However, they’re not exactly a protein powerhouse or fiber-rich, so they’re best enjoyed as part of a balanced diet rather than a health food star.

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
game-day-prep
meal-prep-sunday

Vibe:

convenientpracticalnostalgiccomforting
$8.59
per package