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Martins Potato Bread, Sandwich
Bakery
📊 NOVA 4

Martins Potato Bread, Sandwich

Martin's
18 oz
Available at Foodtown
90
Calories
3g
Protein
3g
Sugars
105mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
68
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Martin's Potato Bread, Sandwich (18 oz) sits on the supermarket bakery shelf among sandwich loaves and soft rolls — typically in the center-aisle bread section near hamburger buns, hot dog rolls and other specialty breads. Packaged in a clear plastic bag with branded twisting tie and logo, it reads as a family-friendly, heritage product: an American, family-owned brand selling a soft, golden, slightly sweet potato-enriched loaf. The label leans on nostalgic, homey cues — “famous dutch taste,” “real cane sugar,” “no high fructose corn syrup” and “no artificial dyes” — while not claiming organic or whole-grain status. You’ll spot allergen notes for milk, wheat and sesame seeds. Occasions for purchase range from weeknight sandwiches and packed school lunches to backyard burger nights and weekend brunches where a soft bun or sandwich bread is desired. The brand positions itself toward families who value tradition, simple-seeming ingredients and reliable texture; marketing emphasizes small-family roots, quality ingredients and a handcrafted image even though the product is mass-produced. Processing context: commercially baked, shelf-stable sandwich bread using dough conditioners, emulsifiers and preservatives to ensure softness and shelf life. Sensory details: the slices are soft and pillowy with a fine crumb, subtly sweetened by cane sugar and potato flour that lends a moist mouthfeel and light golden color (accented by turmeric/annatto). Typical use is straightforward — toast, grilled cheese, deli sandwiches, or burger buns — with a quick ritual of untying the bag, removing slices, and returning the loaf to the pantry or breadbox for repeated family meals.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 16
Calories90
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1.5g2%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium105mg5%
Total Carbohydrate15g5%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars3g
Added Sugars2g4%
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

Unbleached, Enriched, Wheat, Flour, (Flour,, Ferrous, Sulfate,, Niacin,, Thiamin,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid),, Nonfat, Milk,, Reconstituted, Potatoes, (from, Potato, Flour),, Yeast,, Sugar,, Cane, Sugar, Syrup,, Wheat, Gluten,, Sunflower, Oil,, Contains, 2, Percent, or, Less, of, Each, of, the, Following:, Salt,, Butter,, Dough, Conditioners, (Sodium, Stearoyl, Lactylate,, Monoglycerides, and, Diglycerides),, Monocalcium, Phosphate,, Calcium, Propionate, (a, Preservative),, Guar, Gum,, Ascorbic, Acid,, DATEM,, Calcium, Sulfate,, Enzymes,, Turmeric, Color,, Annatto, Color,, Sesame, Seeds..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Sunflower Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Monoglycerides and Diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • Calcium Propionate - Synthetic preservative
  • Turmeric Color - Artificial coloring
  • Annatto Color - 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 multiple industrial ingredients and additives (dough conditioners, emulsifiers like DATEM, preservatives like calcium propionate, colorants, reconstituted potato), indicating industrial formulation and ultraprocessing consistent with NOVA 4.

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Common Questions about Martins Potato Bread, Sandwich

When it comes to health, Martin's Potato Bread is a bit of a mixed bag. It has some benefits, like being low in calories and containing a bit of protein, but it does also have added sugars and preservatives. So, if you're looking for a quick energy boost or a tasty sandwich base, it can fit into a balanced diet, but it might not be your top pick for a health-focused meal.

Perfect For

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