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Bays Sourdough English Muffins, 6 count, Pre-sliced English Muffins, 12 oz Tray
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Bays Sourdough English Muffins, 6 count, Pre-sliced English Muffins, 12 oz Tray

Bays
12 oz
Available at Foodtown
140
Calories
5g
Protein
2g
Sugars
440mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
68
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Bays Sourdough English Muffins (6 count, 12 oz tray) sit in the bakery or bread aisle near other packaged breakfast breads — English muffins, bagels, and sliced sandwich loaves — often stacked next to branded and private-label rolls. The tray and clear bag communicate convenience: pre-sliced rounds dusted with cornmeal promise an easy toast-and-top ritual. These muffins are marketed as an accessible take on classic sourdough, offering a mild tang without the price or time of artisanal loaves. They appeal to budget-conscious families, commuters, and students who want a familiar, slightly rustic flavor for quick breakfasts or sandwich bases. Packaging leans on the “sourdough” cue to suggest natural, old-world techniques, but there’s no organic or artisan certification; the label’s health halo is subtle — pre-sliced, simple ingredient callouts, and a homemade-sounding name — while nutrition facts (about 140 calories and a relatively high 440 mg sodium per serving) tell a more processed story. In plain terms, this is an industrially made bread product with added preservatives and dough conditioners to keep texture and shelf life consistent. Sensory-wise, expect a tender, chewy interior with a slightly crisped edge when toasted, a light cornmeal crunch on the exterior, and a gentle sour tang. Rituals around it include buttered morning toasts, avocado or egg sandwiches for on-the-go breakfasts, or grilled paninis at lunch. The product fits into everyday American grocery culture as a convenient shortcut to sourdough flavor — familiar, practical, and positioned between homemade and fully artisanal bread offerings.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 6
Calories140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1g1%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium440mg19%
Total Carbohydrate26g9%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars2g
Added Sugars1g2%
Protein5g
* 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, Bleached, Wheat, Flour, [Wheat, Flour,, Malted, Barley, Flour,, Niacin,, Iron,, Thiamin, Mononitrate, (Vitamin, B1),, Riboflavin, (Vitamin, B2),, Folic, Acid],, Water,, Yeast,, Cornmeal,, Contains, 2%, Or, Less, Of, Each, Of, The, Following:, [Wheat, Gluten,, Sourdough, [Cornstarch,, Fermented, Lactic, Acid,, Vinegar,, Corn, Flour],, Sugar,, Preservatives, [Sodium, Propionate,, Calcium, Propionate],, Salt,, Butter, [Cream,, Salt],, Vegetable, Oil, (Soybean),, Potato, Flour,, Dry, Whole, Milk,, Monocalcium, Phosphate,, Fumaric, Acid,, Citric, Acid,, Soy, Lecithin]..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • soybean - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • soy lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • sodium propionate - Synthetic preservative
  • calcium propionate - 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 industrially processed ingredients (preservatives, emulsifiers, modified dough components) and is formulated for shelf life and consistency, fitting the NOVA ultra-processed category.

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Common Questions about Bays Sourdough English Muffins, 6 count, Pre-sliced English Muffins, 12 oz Tray

That depends on your definition of healthy! They have a decent amount of protein and low sugar, making them a good option for a quick breakfast or snack. However, they do contain enriched bleached wheat flour and preservatives, so if you're looking for whole, unprocessed foods, these might not fit the bill.

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