
Schmidt Old Tyme Bread, Potato
What You Should Know
Schmidt Old Tyme Potato Bread is a family-style, mass-market loaf you would find in the packaged bread aisle, shelved next to sandwich breads, burger buns, and other specialty flavored loaves. The 22 oz plastic-bagged loaf with a twist-tie presents itself as an old-fashioned, homey option — a slightly sweeter, softer alternative to plain white bread thanks to added dehydrated potatoes. It is marketed toward value-oriented shoppers and families who want an approachable, nostalgic product that evokes homemade baking without the time investment. Packaging copy leans on wholesomeness and nutrition claims, highlighting all natural wording, low fat, zero grams trans fat and being a source of thiamin, but it does not carry organic certification. On the shelf it shares space with other branded and private-label breads, often promoted in back-to-school displays and weekly meal deals. In plain processing terms, this is a commercially produced, pre-sliced loaf made from enriched refined flour with dough conditioners and enzymes to ensure consistent softness and shelf life. Sensory impressions include a tender, moist crumb with a subtly sweet potato note, a thin soft crust, and even, uniform slices ideal for sandwiches, toast, or French toast. Rituals around this bread are everyday ones: morning toast with jam, school lunch sandwiches, quick afternoon grilled cheese, or bulk purchase for weekly meal prep. Its brand story leans on tradition and comfort, trading artisanal cred for convenience and predictable texture kids and busy households rely on.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
Enriched, Flour, (Wheat, Flour,, Malted, Barley, Flour,, Niacin,, Reduced, Iron,, Thiamin, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid),, Water,, Sugar,, Dehydrated, Potatoes,, Yeast,, Contains, 2%, or, Less, of, the, Following:, Soybean, Oil,, Wheat, Gluten,, Salt,, Cultured, Wheat, Flour,, Wheat, Flour,, Calcium, Sulfate,, Enzymes,, Vinegar,, Ascorbic, Acid, (Dough, Conditioner)..
Flagged Ingredients:
- •Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •Soybean Oil - Processed emulsifier
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Ultra-Processed
Why this score?
This packaged, shelf-stable loaf contains refined enriched flours, added sugar, oils, and technological additives such as enzymes and dough conditioners, consistent with ultra-processed foods under the NOVA framework.
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Common Questions about Schmidt Old Tyme Bread, Potato
Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, right? This bread has 100 calories per slice and offers a bit of protein and fiber, but it's not bursting with nutrients compared to whole grain options. If you're looking for a tasty sandwich base that won't break the calorie bank, this could fit the bill, especially if you're balancing it with other nutrient-dense foods.
