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Martin's Potato Rolls
Bakery
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Martin's Potato Rolls

Martin's
15 oz
Available at Foodtown
90
Calories
4g
Protein
3g
Sugars
115mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
71
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Martin's Potato Rolls sit predictably on the supermarket bread aisle, often grouped with hamburger and slider buns, near other roll varieties and potato-based breads. Packaged in a clear, printed plastic bag with a twist tie or heat-sealed closure, the 15 oz pack markets itself as soft, slightly sweet rolls “made with potatoes,” a simple product aimed at everyday American meals. You’ll reach for these on grocery runs for cookouts, weeknight burgers, casual weekend brunches, or when you need a quick slider solution for game-day parties. The brand leans into a family-friendly, comfort-food positioning — familiar, regional baking heritage meeting convenience — attractive to parents, hosts, and shoppers who want reliable texture and portion size without artisanal prices. Label characteristics often create mild health halos: the mention of potatoes and milk suggests wholesome ingredients, but there’s no organic certification and the packaging emphasizes softness and convenience rather than “natural” or minimally processed claims. In plain processing context, these are commercially produced rolls containing added emulsifiers, conditioners, and preservatives to maintain softness and shelf life. Sensory details: the rolls are pillowy and tender with a slightly sweet milky note, a fine, elastic crumb from added gluten, and a soft golden crust sometimes topped with sesame seeds; they toast quickly and are ideal for hands-on rituals like assembling sliders, buttering warm rolls at the table, or pulling apart for shared platters. Overall they occupy a practical, comforting niche in American grocery culture — dependable, crowd-pleasing, and designed for convenience.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 12
Calories90
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1.5g2%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium115mg5%
Total Carbohydrate16g6%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars3g
Added Sugars2g4%
Protein4g
* 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,, Cultured, Wheat, Flour,, 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
  • Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate - Processed emulsifier
  • 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 industrial ingredients and additives (DATEM, sodium stearoyl lactylate, monoglycerides/diglycerides, calcium propionate, dough conditioners, gums, enzymes) and is manufactured for extended shelf life and uniform texture, consistent with ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Martin's Potato Rolls

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit of a moving target! Martin's Potato Rolls offer a low-calorie option at 90 calories per roll, making them a decent choice for a sandwich base or a snack. However, they do contain added sugars and preservatives, which might not align with everyone's idea of health. Think of them as a fun treat rather than a health food!

Perfect For

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Vibe:

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