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Pepperidge Farm Farmhouse Bread, White Hearty
Bakery
📊 NOVA 4

Pepperidge Farm Farmhouse Bread, White Hearty

Pepperidge Farm®
24 oz
Available at Foodtown
130
Calories
4g
Protein
4g
Sugars
230mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
50
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Pepperidge Farm Farmhouse Bread, White Hearty is a familiar sight in the supermarket bread aisle, shelved alongside other packaged sandwich loaves, specialty sandwich breads and hamburger/hoagie rolls. Packaged in a branded plastic bag with an easy-to-read label and twist tie, the 24 oz loaf markets itself as a homestyle, small-batch-inspired white bread with thick slices meant for robust sandwiches. Shoppers often grab it on routine grocery trips for school lunches, weeknight sandwiches, or casual weekend brunches; it also appears in lists for meal-prep and road-trip provisions because of its sturdiness and predictable shelf life. The brand positions itself as a nostalgic, premium-yet-accessible baker that emphasizes “homemade” taste and quality ingredients, targeting busy families and adults seeking a trustworthy mainstream brand rather than artisanal loaves. Label calls such as “no high fructose corn syrup” and “no colors or flavors from artificial sources” create a health-halo without organic certification, and the front panel leans into comfort and heritage rather than child-focused gimmicks. Sensory cues: thick, soft slices with a slightly sweet, mild yeasty flavor and enough structure to hold hearty sandwich fillings; the crumb is pillowy but springy, the crust thin and lightly golden. Rituals include toast for breakfast, stacked deli sandwiches at lunch, and grilled cheese at dinner. In plain terms, this product is made from refined/enriched flour and contains emulsifiers and preservatives (e.g., DATEM, monoglycerides, calcium propionate, sorbic acid) to extend freshness and texture consistency during storage and distribution.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.73 oz
Servings per Container: 14
Calories130
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium230mg10%
Total Carbohydrate26g9%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars4g
Added Sugars4g8%
Protein4g
* 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,, CONTAINS, 2%, OR, LESS, OF:, SALT,, VEGETABLE, OILS, (SOYBEAN, AND/OR, CANOLA),, MONOGLYCERIDES,, CALCIUM, PROPIONATE, AND, SORBIC, ACID, TO, EXTEND, FRESHNESS,, MALTED, BARLEY, FLOUR,, WHEY,, SOY, LECITHIN,, DATEM,, WHEAT, GLUTEN., CONTAINS:, WHEAT,, MILK,, SOY..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • soybean - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • canola - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • soy lecithin - 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 refined/enriched flour plus industrial additives (emulsifiers, preservatives, stabilizers) and processed vegetable oils typical of ultraprocessed foods, so it falls into NOVA group 4.

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Common Questions about Pepperidge Farm Farmhouse Bread, White Hearty

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! This bread is certainly a convenient option and has a decent amount of protein for a slice of white bread. However, it does contain added sugars and preservatives, so if you're looking for something super clean or whole grain, you might want to explore other options.

Perfect For

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meal-prep-sunday
weekend-brunch

Vibe:

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