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Furlani Original Garlic Bread
Frozen Foods
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Furlani Original Garlic Bread

Furlani
10 oz
Available at Foodtown
290
Calories
6g
Protein
1g
Sugars
300mg
Sodium
51
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Furlani Original Garlic Bread is a frozen, ready-in-minutes side that you’ll find in the supermarket frozen foods aisle — typically in the frozen breads / appetizers section near frozen pizzas, garlic knots and party snacks. Packaged as a 10 oz family-style loaf, its marketing leans into playful, communal language (“Family faves,” “Ready in 6 minutes”) and positions the product as an easy, crowd-pleasing addition to weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. The brand reads as Italian-American comfort food aimed at busy families and value-minded shoppers who want a quick, familiar accompaniment to pasta, soup, or game-day spreads. Labeling highlights convenience and flavor rather than health: short, enthusiastic copy and a “ready fast” time are prominent; there are no organic, non-GMO, or clean-label certifications, though ingredients like “natural flavours” and buttermilk powder may imply a homemade touch. In plain terms this is a highly processed convenience product made from enriched flours, blended oils, emulsifiers and preservatives; it’s designed for long shelf life and consistent texture. Sensory-wise, expect a crisp, golden breadcrumb crust that gives way to a soft, garlicky interior smeared with a buttery oil-based spread studded with dried garlic and parsley — savory, aromatic, and rich. Packaging is typical frozen-food retail — a branded box or sleeve around a plastic tray or bag — and the ritual is straightforward: pull from the freezer, pop in the oven or toaster oven for a few minutes, then slice and serve hot alongside a meal or as a finger-food for sharing. The product’s story is about easy, comforting indulgence more than nutrition.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.25
Servings per Container: 1
Calories290
% Daily Value*
Total Fat13g17%
Saturated Fat2g10%
Trans Fat0.2g
Sodium300mg13%
Total Carbohydrate35g13%
Total Sugars1g
Protein6g
* 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

Breaded:, Enriched, Wheat, Flour,, Water,, Soybean, Oil,, Yeast,, Calcium, Propionate,, Sugar,, Canola, Oil,, Microbial, Enzymes,, Ascorbic, Acid,, Potassium, Sorbate,, Spread:, Soybean, Oil,, Dried, Garlic,, Water,, Modified, Palm, Oil,, Salt,, Sodium, Diacetate,, Natural, Flavours,, Buttermilk, Powder,, Mono-, and, Diglycerides,, Dried, Parsley,, Sunflower, Lecithin,, Lactic, Acid,, Calcium, Lactate,, Sorbic, Acid,, Garlic, Extract,, Beta-Carotene..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • soybean oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • canola oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • mono- and diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • sunflower lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • calcium propionate - Synthetic preservative
  • potassium sorbate - 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 multiple industrial ingredients (modified oils, emulsifiers, preservatives, 'natural flavours') and is a ready-to-heat frozen product, consistent with ultraprocessed foods (NOVA 4).

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Common Questions about Furlani Original Garlic Bread

The Furlani garlic bread isn't exactly a health food, but it can fit into a balanced diet if enjoyed in moderation. With 290 calories and 13g of fat per serving, it's more of a treat than a staple. Just think of it as a fun sidekick to your meals rather than the main event!

Perfect For

movie-night
game-day-prep
weekend-brunch

Vibe:

comfortingconvenientnostalgicindulgent
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