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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 spot this in the refrigerated or specialty bread aisle of a grocery store or reach for it when you want a gluten-free sourdough alternative at weekend brunch or for sandwiches. It gives an artisanal, health-forward vibe—nostalgic sourdough flavor packaged for convenience—but the long list of isolated starches and powders signals industrial formulation. Those processed starches, egg white powder and fiber additives explain the bread's springy, shelf-stable texture and point toward ultra-processed production.

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?

Multiple industrial ingredients (resistant/native tapioca starch, tapioca fiber, egg white powder) and a formulated ingredient list for texture and shelf life indicate an ultra-processed product (NOVA 4) despite using flours and sourdough for flavor.

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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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Vibe:

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$8.29
per package