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Arnold Brick Oven Premium White Bread
Bakery
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Arnold Brick Oven Premium White Bread

Arnold
20 oz
Available at Foodtown
90
Calories
2g
Protein
2g
Sugars
180mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
37
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Arnold Brick Oven Premium White Bread is a familiar, family-oriented packaged loaf that sits on the supermarket bread aisle alongside other sliced sandwich breads and pre-sliced artisanal-style loaves. Packaged in a clear plastic bag with the Arnold label and twist tie, the square 20 oz loaf emphasizes a slow-bake "brick oven" story: thin crust, soft, uniform crumb and even slices that are ideal for sandwiches and toast. You’ll find it stocked near mainstream national brands and close to bagged rolls and hamburger buns rather than in the fresh bakery case. This product is marketed as a heritage brand with more than 50 years of baking experience, targeting busy households who want a dependable, slightly upscale sandwich bread without premium artisan pricing. The label leans on comfort and tradition and calls out "no high fructose corn syrup"—a mild health halo—while also listing ingredients like "natural flavor"; there’s no organic certification or overt kid-specific branding. In plain processing terms, it’s a manufactured, shelf-stable bread made from enriched refined flour plus emulsifiers, preservatives and conditioners to guarantee uniform texture, sliceability, and longer shelf life. Sensory cues: soft, springy slices that toast evenly, mild sweet note from added sugar, and a gentle toasted aroma when warmed. Rituals around this loaf include school lunch routines, weekday sandwich prep, weekend French toast or grilled cheese nights. It functions as a reliable, convenient backbone in American grocery culture—comforting, familiar, and designed for everyday use rather than specialty eating occasions.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0
Servings per Container: 17
Calories90
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1.5g2%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium180mg8%
Total Carbohydrate17g6%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars2g
Added Sugars2g4%
Protein2g
* 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

Enriched, Wheat, Flour, [Flour,, Malted, Barley, Flour,, Reduced, Iron,, Niacin,, Thiamin, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid],, Water,, Sugar,, Vegetable, Oil, (Soybean),, Yeast,, Salt,, Preservatives, [Calcium, Propionate,, Sorbic, Acid],, Grain, Vinegar,, Datem,, Monoglycerides,, Natural, Flavor,, Soy, Lecithin,, Wheat, Gluten..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Monoglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • Calcium Propionate - Synthetic preservative
  • Sorbic Acid - Synthetic preservative
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo Preservative

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains refined enriched flour, multiple additives (preservatives, DATEM, monoglycerides, natural flavor, emulsifiers) and is formulated for long shelf life and uniform texture, consistent with NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed).

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Common Questions about Arnold Brick Oven Premium White Bread

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! This bread has 90 calories per slice and contains some essential vitamins and minerals, thanks to the enriched flour. It’s not exactly a superfood, but if you’re looking for a tasty base for your sandwiches or toast, it fits nicely into a balanced diet—just keep an eye on your overall intake of processed foods.

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