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Pepperidge Farm Buns, Sesame Seed Sandwich
Bakery
📊 NOVA 4

Pepperidge Farm Buns, Sesame Seed Sandwich

Pepperidge Farm®
15 oz
Available at Foodtown
150
Calories
6g
Protein
4g
Sugars
220mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
55
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Pepperidge Farm Buns, Sesame Seed Sandwich (15 oz) is a familiar bakery staple you would find on a supermarket shelf in the bread aisle, often near other mainstream branded buns, packaged hamburger rolls, and sliced sandwich breads. It’s usually stocked alongside other Pepperidge Farm bakery classics and national sandwich-bun brands, close to burger patties and picnic meal items. These sesame-topped buns fit occasions like backyard barbecues, weeknight dinners, and grab-and-go lunches — they’re a classic choice for cookouts, game-day menus, and family weeknight sandwiches. The brand positions itself as a premium, heritage bakery with broad family appeal: marketing leans on small-batch craft and longstanding tradition, targeting middle-income shoppers who want a dependable, slightly upmarket option without specialty-bakery prices. The label reads simply and attractively, with no organic certification and no overt ‘natural’ or health halo claims; it trades on bakery heritage more than wellness messaging. In plain terms, this is an industrially made packaged bun with shelf-stability aids and dough conditioners noted on the ingredient list. Sensory details: soft, slightly sweet enriched wheat crumb with a tender, slightly elastic texture and a faint chew from added wheat gluten; toasted, the sesame seeds add a nutty surface crunch. Packaging comes in an 8-count plastic bag with a twist tie—easy to reseal and stack. Ritual context: popped out of the bag onto a grill-side platter or warmed in the oven, these buns are used to elevate simple meals into convivial family moments, pairing with burgers, grilled chicken, or backyard barbecue staples.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.9 oz
Servings per Container: 1
Calories150
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0.5g3%
Sodium220mg10%
Total Carbohydrate26g9%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars4g
Added Sugars4g8%
Protein6g
* 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

MADE, FROM:, ENRICHED, WHEAT, FLOUR, (FLOUR,, NIACIN,, REDUCED, IRON,, THIAMINE, MONONITRATE,, RIBOFLAVIN,, FOLIC, ACID),, WATER,, SUGAR,, YEAST,, SESAME, SEEDS,, WHEAT, GLUTEN,, VEGETABLE, OILS, (SOYBEAN, AND/OR, CANOLA),, CONTAINS, 2%, OR, LESS, OF:, SALT,, DATEM,, CALCIUM, PROPIONATE, AND, SORBIC, ACID, TO, EXTEND, FRESHNESS,, MONOGLYCERIDES,, SODIUM, STEAROYL, LACTYLATE,, MALTED, BARLEY, FLOUR,, NONFAT, MILK., CONTAINS:, WHEAT,, MILK,, SESAME, SEEDS..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • soybean - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • canola - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • mono/diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • sodium stearoyl lactylate - Processed emulsifier
  • calcium propionate - Synthetic preservative
  • sorbic acid - 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 additives and preservatives (DATEM, calcium propionate, sorbic acid, mono- and diglycerides, emulsifiers) and is an industrially formulated packaged bread product, consistent with NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed).

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Common Questions about Pepperidge Farm Buns, Sesame Seed Sandwich

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! These buns have 150 calories and 6 grams of protein, which is decent for a sandwich base. However, they contain added sugars and preservatives, so while they can fit into a balanced diet, they're not exactly a health food. Think of them as a tasty vehicle for your favorite fillings!

Perfect For

game-day-prep
weekend-brunch
back-to-school

Vibe:

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