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Paramount Bakeries Bread, Pumpernickel 20 oz
Bakery
📊 NOVA 4🥛 Dairy-Free

Paramount Bakeries Bread, Pumpernickel 20 oz

Paramount Bakeries
20 oz
Available at Foodtown
80
Calories
3g
Protein
260mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
29
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Paramount Bakeries Pumpernickel is a classic, pre-sliced dark bread you’ll typically find in the refrigerated or ambient bread aisle alongside other packaged loaves — rye, pumpernickel varieties, whole wheat and sandwich breads — often near bagels and hamburger buns. Packaged in a clear plastic bag with branded labeling and a twist tie or clip, it leans on a heritage angle (“Since 1924”) that positions the brand as a longtime, dependable bakery. Shoppers pick it up on grocery runs for everyday sandwiches, Sunday brunch toasts, or when assembling rustic platters for guests. It works for casual weeknight dinners, deli-style sandwiches, and breakfast rituals of buttered toast or jam. The brand’s story targets adults who appreciate tradition and straightforward pantry staples rather than trend-driven shoppers; marketing reads as familiar and reliable rather than artisanal. The label does not carry organic certification or child-focused branding; it may feature heritage copy and simple ingredient callouts but no prominent “natural” seal. In plain terms this is a commercially produced, sliced bread — made from enriched wheat flour and a short list of industrial ingredients and preservatives — rather than a handcrafted sourdough. Sensory-wise, expect a dense, moist crumb with a deep brown color (enhanced by caramel color), subtle sweetness and the earthy bite of caraway; slices are uniform and ready for layering. Rituals include quick sandwich assembly, open-faced toast, or accompaniment to soups and smoked meats. Nutrition highlights on the provided panel note about 80 calories and 260 mg sodium per slice; the full sugar figure was not listed in the provided data.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 32 g
Servings per Container: 18
Calories80
% Daily Value*
Total Fat5g6%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium260mg11%
Total Carbohydrate17g6%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
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

Enriched, Wheat, Flour, (Contains, Niacin,, Reduced, Iron,, Thiamine, Mononitrate,, and, Riboflavin),, Water,, Soybean, Oil,, Sugar,, Yeast,, Salt,, Dextrose,, Calcium, Propionate,, Ground, Caraway,, Caramel, Color., (If, Seeded,, Contains, Caraway, Seeds)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Calcium Propionate - 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?

Packaged, sliced bread containing preservatives (calcium propionate), added sugars and color, and industrial oil is characteristic of ultra-processed foods; the formulation and additives push it into NOVA group 4.

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Common Questions about Paramount Bakeries Bread, Pumpernickel 20 oz

The Pumpernickel bread can be considered a decent option if you're looking for something tasty to enjoy in moderation. It has a low sugar content, which is great, but it’s not particularly high in fiber or protein. So, if you’re looking for a superfood, you might want to pair it with other nutrient-dense foods!

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