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Pepperidge Farm Farmhouse Bread, Whole Grain White
Bakery
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Pepperidge Farm Farmhouse Bread, Whole Grain White

Pepperidge Farm®
24 oz
Available at Foodtown
120
Calories
4g
Protein
4g
Sugars
190mg
Sodium
4g
Fiber
61
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Pepperidge Farm Farmhouse Whole Grain White is a nationally distributed sandwich loaf you’ll find in the bakery aisle on a grocery shelf with other packaged sandwich breads—usually near whole wheat and specialty commercial loaves and opposite hearth-baked artisan rolls. The 24 oz plastic-wrapped loaf bears Pepperidge Farm’s classic brand styling and a farmhouse story that leans on small-batch imagery and homemade tradition. It fits everyday shopping trips: weekend breakfast runs for toasting and French toast, back-to-school lunch prep, and meal-prep Sundays when sturdy slices are needed for packed sandwiches. The product targets busy families and home cooks who want an accessible, slightly upmarket sandwich bread with the convenience of pre-sliced, thick-cut pieces. Label cues emphasize “whole grain” and “no colors from artificial sources,” creating a health halo without organic or non-GMO certification. Marketing reads as premium mainstream rather than artisanal or organic. In plain processing terms, this is an industrially made packaged bread that blends whole flours with added functional ingredients to standardize texture and shelf life. Sensory notes: thick, soft yet resilient slices with a mild, lightly sweet flavor and a fine crumb; crust is thin and soft. Packaging is a sealed printed plastic bag with brand graphics and labeled slices ready for a tie or sealed closure. Rituals include quickly toasting for breakfast, stacking for hearty deli-style sandwiches, or using as a dependable base for grilled cheeses and paninis. Additives such as emulsifiers and preservatives explain the consistent softness and extended freshness that shoppers expect from shelf-stable store bread.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0
Servings per Container: 14
Calories120
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1g1%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium190mg8%
Total Carbohydrate25g9%
Dietary Fiber4g14%
Total Sugars4g
Added Sugars3g6%
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:, WHOLE, WHEAT, FLOUR,, WATER,, ENRICHED, WHEAT, FLOUR, (FLOUR,, NIACIN,, REDUCED, IRON,, THIAMINE, MONONITRATE,, RIBOFLAVIN,, FOLIC, ACID),, SUGAR,, OAT, FIBER,, YEAST,, WHEAT, GLUTEN,, CONTAINS, 2%, OR, LESS, OF:, VEGETABLE, OILS, (SOYBEAN, AND/OR, CANOLA),, SALT,, CALCIUM, PROPIONATE, AND, SORBIC, ACID, TO, EXTEND, FRESHNESS,, MONOGLYCERIDES,, SODIUM, STEAROYL, LACTYLATE,, DATEM,, SOY, LECITHIN,, CITRIC, ACID,, MALTED, BARLEY, FLOUR,, BUTTER,, WHEY., 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
  • 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 multiple industrial additives (emulsifiers, preservatives, dough conditioners) and refined ingredients typical of ultra-processed foods, indicating formulation and industrial processing rather than minimally processed whole foods.

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Common Questions about Pepperidge Farm Farmhouse Bread, Whole Grain White

It really depends on what you're comparing it to! The Farmhouse Bread offers whole grains and fiber, making it a decent choice for your daily bread fix. It's not the whole food, minimally processed option some might prefer, but it can fit into a balanced diet alongside other nutritious foods.

Perfect For

back-to-school
weekend-brunch
meal-prep-sunday

Vibe:

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