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Paramount Bakeries Bread, Russian Rye, Black Caraway 20 oz
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Paramount Bakeries Bread, Russian Rye, Black Caraway 20 oz

Paramount Bakeries
20 oz
Available at Foodtown
80
Calories
3g
Protein
260mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
25
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Paramount Bakeries Bread, Russian Rye, Black Caraway (20 oz) reads like a heritage loaf with modern convenience: a sliced, brick-oven baked rye offered in the supermarket bakery aisle or on the adjacent packaged-bread shelf near other specialty and seeded loaves, pumpernickels, and artisan-style sandwich breads. The label leans on old-world craft—"Since 1924" and "brick hearth ovens"—positioning the brand toward shoppers who want a traditional, European-style rye without visiting a specialty bakery. You’d pick this up on a weekend grocery run for brunch or to make hearty weekday sandwiches; it fits picnic spreads, Reubens, open-faced toasts with smoked fish, or everyday school and work lunches. Packaging is typical: pre-sliced and plastic-wrapped for shelf life and convenience, often with a twist-tie or heat-sealed closure, promising an easy, grab-and-go ritual—toast a slice for breakfast, pair with strong cheeses or pastrami for dinner. Label characteristics evoke a wholesome, artisanal halo ("brick oven", "old-world") but there’s no organic seal or child-focused branding; claims suggest tradition and craft rather than children’s fun or health-claim certification. In plain processing context, this is a commercially produced sliced bread made from enriched wheat and rye flours with added oil and seeds. Sensory notes: a crusty but soft-crust exterior, dense, slightly tangy rye crumb, nutty caraway crunch, and a toasty aroma when warmed. It appeals to shoppers seeking familiar, savory bread with a traditional provenance and practical convenience for everyday meals.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 32.0 g
Servings per Container: 18
Calories80
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0.5g1%
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),, Rye, Flour,, Water,, Salt,, Yeast,, Soybean, Oil,, Corn, Meal,, Ground, Caraway,, Black, Caraway, Seeds..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • soybean oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
No Seed Oil

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is not gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

This is a commercially produced sliced bread made from refined/enriched flour, added oil, and minor ingredients but without the long list of industrial additives typical of ultra-processed products, so it fits NOVA Group 3 (processed foods).

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Common Questions about Paramount Bakeries Bread, Russian Rye, Black Caraway 20 oz

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, right? This bread offers a decent balance of carbs and protein, with only 80 calories per serving. It's lower in sugar, which is a plus, but it's not particularly high in fiber or protein compared to some other breads out there. So, if you're looking for a wholesome option to complement a balanced diet, it can fit in nicely!

Perfect For

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