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Furlani Parmesan Garlic Toast
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Furlani Parmesan Garlic Toast

Furlani
8.46 oz
Available at Foodtown
130
Calories
3g
Protein
1g
Sugars
230mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
57
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Furlani Parmesan Garlic Toast is a ready-to-bake convenience item packaged as pre-sliced, spread-topped bread intended for quick oven or toaster-oven preparation. On grocery shelves you’d most often find it in the frozen-foods aisle near frozen pizzas, garlic bread, and appetizer sides, though some stores place similar items in the packaged-breads section near dinner rolls and sandwich breads. It’s the sort of item shoppers toss into the cart when they want an easy side for weeknight pasta, a quick accompaniment for game-day spreads, or a last-minute option for casual weekend brunches. The brand leans into classic Italian-American pantry culture—Parmesan and garlic evoke family dinners and simple comfort—with packaging that emphasizes flavor and convenience more than health claims. The label lists real-sounding ingredients like “Parmesan Cheese” and “dried garlic,” but also includes functional additives (preservative, emulsifiers, natural flavors) and refined ingredients; there’s no organic seal and no child-focused characters or explicit “all natural” certification. Sensory expectations: slices crisp at the edges with a soft interior, a buttery, garlicky spread backed by umami from grated Parmesan and a slightly oily mouthfeel from soybean and palm oils. Packaging is typically a cardboard box containing individually arranged slices on a tray or foil — the ritual is simple: preheat, pop in the oven, and serve hot alongside pasta, salad, or as a snack. Processing context: this is a convenience product made with industrially processed ingredients and additives to extend shelf life and standardize texture and flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 6
Calories130
% Daily Value*
Total Fat7g9%
Saturated Fat1.5g8%
Sodium230mg10%
Total Carbohydrate14g5%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars1g
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

Bread:, Enriched, Wheat, Flour, (Flour,, Ascorbic, Acid, Added, as, a, Dough, Conditioner,, Niacin,, Reduced, Iron,, Thiamine, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid),, Water,, Soybean, Oil,, Yeast,, Sugar,, Salt,, Calcium, Propionate, (Preservative),, Microbial, Enzymes., Spread:, Soybean, Oil,, Water,, Palm, Oil,, Dried, Garlic,, Parmesan, Cheese, (Milk,, Salt,, Bacterial, Culture,, Microbial, Enzymes),, Salt,, Mono-, and, Diglycerides,, Natural, Flavors,, Dried, Parsley,, Beta-Carotene, (Color)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Mono- and Diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • Calcium Propionate - Synthetic preservative
  • Beta-Carotene - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo PreservativeNo Additive

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 flours, industrial oils, preservatives, emulsifiers (mono- and diglycerides), and 'natural flavors', which are characteristic of ultra-processed foods designed for shelf stability and standardized flavor.

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Common Questions about Furlani Parmesan Garlic Toast

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, right? This toast has 130 calories per serving and some protein and fiber, which is nice. But it's also got preservatives and seed oils, so if you're looking for a super clean, whole-food option, this might not be it. Think of it as a tasty treat rather than a health food.

Perfect For

movie-night
game-day-prep
weekend-brunch

Vibe:

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