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Sourdough Bread, 15 OZ
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📊 NOVA 4🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free

Sourdough Bread, 15 OZ

BASE CULTURE
Available at Whole Foods
60
Calories
1g
Protein
0.99g
Sugars
150mg
Sodium
8g
Fiber
45
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd find this in the specialty/freezer or gluten-free bread section — a ready-made sourdough alternative for quick toast, sandwiches, or weekend brunch. It projects a wholesome, health-focused nostalgia for sourdough while promising convenience and a lighter, grain-free profile. The long list of isolated starches, fibers and powdered proteins points to engineered texture, moisture and shelf stability—features typical of industrially formulated (ultra-processed) products.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 SLICE
Servings per Container: 14
Calories60
% Daily Value*
Total Fat3g4%
Saturated Fat2g10%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium150mg7%
Total Carbohydrate14g5%
Dietary Fiber8g29%
Total Sugars0.99g
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

WATER, RESISTANT, TAPIOCA, STARCH, NATIVE, TAPIOCA, STARCH, COCONUT, OIL, POTATO, STARCH, TAPIOCA, FIBER, SOURDOUGH, (WATER,, BROWN, RICE, FLOUR,, LACTIC, AND, ACETIC, ACIDS), HONEY, QUINOA, FLOUR, AMARANTH, FLOUR, PSYLLIUM, HUSK, EGG, WHITE, POWDER, ALMOND, FLOUR, APPLE, CIDER, VINEGAR, SEA, SALT, WHITE, CHIA, FLOUR, YEAST, LEMON, JUICE.

Flagged Ingredients:

  • coconut 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?

Although it includes sourdough and whole flours, the product contains many fractionated and industrial ingredients (resistant/native tapioca starch, potato starch, tapioca fiber, egg white powder, etc.) formulated for specific texture and shelf life, consistent with NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed).

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Common Questions about Sourdough Bread, 15 OZ

The healthiness of BASE CULTURE Sourdough Bread really depends on your dietary needs and preferences. With 8 grams of fiber and low sugar content, it can be a good fit for those looking for a wholesome option. Just remember, 'healthy' is a relative term; it’s great for a fiber boost but not necessarily high in protein.

Perfect For

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$8.29
per package