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Beefsteak Hearty Rye Bread
Bakery
📊 NOVA 4🥛 Dairy-Free

Beefsteak Hearty Rye Bread

Beefsteak
18 oz
Available at Foodtown
90
Calories
3g
Protein
190mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
55
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Beefsteak Hearty Rye Bread is the seeded, deli-style loaf you’d spot on a middle shelf in the bread aisle — alongside other sandwich loaves, seeded varieties, and a small selection of specialty ryes and bagels. With a printed 18 oz plastic bag and a clear window to show the seeds and dark crumb, it reads like a modern take on New York rye: robust, seeded, and built for sandwiches. Occasions for this loaf range from weekend brunches and toasted Reubens to packed lunches and hearty weeknight sandwiches; it also works well for meal-prep days when you want sturdy slices that hold up to fillings. Brand positioning leans into deli tradition and everyday utility — a value-oriented, heritage-evoking product pitched to adults and families who want the flavored complexity of rye without shopping at an artisanal bakery. The label leans gently on “natural” cues (grain vinegar, sea salt, and whole-seed visuals) and lists a Kosher (KOF-K) certification; there’s no organic claim, and the presence of “natural flavor” and preservatives quietly signals a commercial, not artisanal, product. Processing context: this is a commercially formulated loaf with refined and enriched flours plus preservatives and emulsifiers, typical of supermarket breads. Sensory details: slices are moderately dense with a chewy crumb, a nutty, caraway-forward aroma, and crunchy seed texture; the crust is soft rather than crusty, and slices toast to a pleasant firmness. Rituals include slicing for open-faced morning toast, building deli sandwiches, or pairing with melted cheese at casual gatherings.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 16
Calories90
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1.5g2%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium190mg8%
Total Carbohydrate15g5%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Protein3g
* 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, (Vitamin, B1),, Riboflavin, (Vitamin, B2),, Folic, Acid],, Water,, Rye, Flour,, Wheat, Gluten,, Yeast,, Vegetable, Oil, (Soybean),, Sea, Salt,, Caraway, Seeds,, Preservatives, [Calcium, Propionate,, Sorbic, Acid],, Sugar,, Ground, Caraway,, Fumaric, Acid,, Ground, Dill, Seed,, Acetic, Acid,, Lactic, Acid,, Soy, Lecithin,, Natural, Flavor,, Grain, Vinegar..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • soybean - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • 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 flours, multiple preservatives, emulsifiers, and flavoring agents typical of industrially formulated foods, so it fits the ultra-processed category (NOVA 4).

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Common Questions about Beefsteak Hearty Rye Bread

It depends on what you're looking for! This bread is a decent source of carbohydrates and provides some fiber, making it a solid choice for a sandwich or toast. However, it's not a high-fiber or high-protein option, so if you're aiming for a super health-focused diet, you might want to pair it with some protein or veggies.

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