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Schmidt Old Tyme 100% Whole Wheat Bread
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Schmidt Old Tyme 100% Whole Wheat Bread

Old Tyme
20 oz
Available at Foodtown
70
Calories
4g
Protein
1g
Sugars
115mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
66
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Schmidt Old Tyme 100% Whole Wheat Bread is a familiar, family-style loaf you’d find in the refrigerated or ambient bread aisle of a supermarket, shelved with other packaged whole grain and sandwich breads and near buns, bagels, and peanut butter. The packaging is the classic clear plastic bag with printed branding that shows off evenly sliced, dense, medium-brown loaves — a visual cue for quick sandwich-making or toasting. Marketed under an “Old Tyme” heritage name and part of H&S family bakeries, the product leans on tradition and homey values: wholesome, fresh-baked quality for everyday family meals. Label copy emphasizes ‘‘100% Whole Wheat,’’ ‘‘No high fructose corn syrup,’’ and sustainable production, invoking health and environmental halos without organic certification. On shelf this loaf attracts shoppers seeking a practical, recognizable whole-grain option for kids’ lunches, weekday sandwiches, and weekend toast rituals. Sensory notes: each slice is slightly dense with a chewy crumb, mild nutty wheat flavor, a soft but structured crust, and a neutral aroma that toasts evenly; it’s pleasant with spreads, grilled cheese, or peanut butter and jelly. Typical uses include quick school lunches, weekday meal prep, or simple family breakfasts. From a processing standpoint it’s a commercially produced packaged bread containing added gluten, emulsifiers, dough conditioners, oils, and a preservative to extend shelf life — familiar industrial baking techniques that deliver consistency, shelf stability, and convenience. The overall story: a comfort-oriented, practical whole-wheat loaf that trades artisan complexity for predictability and everyday utility in American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0
Servings per Container: 20
Calories70
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1g1%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium115mg5%
Total Carbohydrate13g5%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars1g
Added Sugars1g2%
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

Whole, Wheat, Flour,, Water,, Yeast,, Wheat, Gluten,, Contains, Less, than, 2%, of, Each, of, the, Following:, Soybean, Oil,, Sugar,, Calcium, Sulfate,, Calcium, Carbonate,, Salt,, Wheat, Flour,, Dried, Molasses,, Calcium, Propionate, (a, Preservative, Wheat, Starch,, Honey,, Vinegar,, DATEM,, Guar, Gum,, Vegetable, Oils, (Coconut, Oil,, Canola, Oil,, High, Oleic, Soybean, Oil, and/or, High, Oleic, Canola, Oil),, Hydrogenated, Soybean, Oil,, Enzymes,, Ascorbic, Acid, (Dough, Conditioner),, Soy, Lecithin,, Sunflower, Lecithin..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Canola Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • High Oleic Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • High Oleic Canola Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • Calcium Propionate - 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 (emulsifiers, dough conditioners, preservatives, hydrogenated oils) and is a packaged commercial bread, placing it in NOVA group 4 as an ultraprocessed food.

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Common Questions about Schmidt Old Tyme 100% Whole Wheat Bread

Well, 'healthy' can mean different things to different people! This bread is made from whole wheat flour, which is a step up from white bread in terms of fiber and nutrients. However, it does contain added sugars and preservatives, so if you're looking for something super clean, you might want to explore other options.

Perfect For

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meal-prep-sunday
weekend-brunch

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