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Pepperidge Farm Farmhouse Bread, Hawaiian
Bakery
📊 NOVA 4

Pepperidge Farm Farmhouse Bread, Hawaiian

Pepperidge Farm®
22 oz
Available at Foodtown
130
Calories
6g
Protein
6g
Sugars
210mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
62
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Pepperidge Farm Farmhouse Sweet Hawaiian Bread (22 oz) sits on the central bakery aisle among packaged sandwich loaves, near brioche, sandwich bread and boxed rolls. With its warm, slightly tropical name and golden slices visible through a clear plastic bag, it often shares shelf space with other branded specialty breads and sweet rolls. This loaf fits routine shopping trips for families stocking school lunches, quick weeknight dinners, and weekend brunches that call for something a little sweeter than plain white. It’s also a go-to for picnic sandwiches, slider trays at casual gatherings, and game-day spreads. Pepperidge Farm positions this product as small-batch–inspired, premium but widely available — a heritage brand leaning on nostalgia, reliable quality, and convenience to appeal to parents and suburban shoppers who want an approachable “homemade” vibe without the work. Label cues include “no high fructose corn syrup” and “no artificial flavors or colors,” creating a mild health halo, while there’s no organic or non-GMO certification; kid-friendly sweetness is implicit in the Hawaiian style. In plain processing terms, this is a highly processed commercial bread made with enriched flour, emulsifiers, preservatives and other additives to ensure softness and shelf life. Sensory notes: thick, pillowy slices with a fine, tender crumb and a lightly sweet, buttery aroma; a soft crust and moist interior make it easy to pull apart or toast. Packaged in a sealed plastic bag with branded closure, it’s ritualistically used for sweet sandwiches, French toast, sliders and quick toasts — an everyday comfort loaf with a convenient, family-oriented identity.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.59 oz
Servings per Container: 14
Calories130
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium210mg9%
Total Carbohydrate22g8%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars6g
Added Sugars5g10%
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,, WHEAT, GLUTEN,, YEAST,, CONTAINS, 2%, OR, LESS, OF:, VEGETABLE, OILS, (SOYBEAN, AND/OR, CANOLA),, SALT,, NONFAT, MILK,, MONOGLYCERIDES,, CALCIUM, PROPIONATE, AND, SORBIC, ACID, TO, EXTEND, FRESHNESS,, CELLULOSE, GUM,, BAKING, SODA,, NATURAL, FLAVORS,, ANNATTO, AND, TURMERIC, FOR, COLOR,, MALTED, BARLEY, FLOUR,, SOY, LECITHIN,, DATEM., CONTAINS:, WHEAT,, MILK,, SOY..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • soybean oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • canola oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • monoglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • soy lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • calcium propionate - Synthetic preservative
  • sorbic acid - Synthetic preservative
  • annatto - Artificial coloring
  • turmeric - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo PreservativeNo Additive

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 industrial ingredients and additives (emulsifiers like DATEM and mono­glycerides, preservatives, cellulose gum, "natural flavors") and is formulated for long shelf life and texture, consistent with an ultraprocessed (NOVA 4) product.

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Common Questions about Pepperidge Farm Farmhouse Bread, Hawaiian

Well, that depends on what you mean by healthy! The Hawaiian bread has a decent amount of carbs and some protein, but it’s not exactly a superfood. If you're looking for a tasty addition to a balanced meal, it fits the bill, but if you're on a strict health kick, you might want to consider whole grain options instead.

Perfect For

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

Vibe:

nostalgiccomfortingconvenientindulgent
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