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Pepperidge Farm Light Style Bread, 7 Grain
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Pepperidge Farm Light Style Bread, 7 Grain

Pepperidge Farm®
16 oz
Available at Foodtown
130
Calories
7g
Protein
3g
Sugars
220mg
Sodium
4g
Fiber
90
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Pepperidge Farm Light Style Bread, 7 Grain is a mainstream, supermarket-shelf loaf you’ll find in the refrigerated or ambient bread aisle alongside other packaged sliced breads, sandwich breads, bagels and specialty whole-grain loaves. Packaged in a clear printed plastic bag (16 oz) with the familiar Pepperidge Farm logo, it presents as a lighter, health-oriented option positioned between everyday white sandwich bread and denser artisanal loaves. The product fits into quick breakfasts, packed school or work lunches, weeknight sandwich dinners and meal-prep routines where convenience and a perceived balance of nutrition and taste matter. Pepperidge Farm’s brand leans on heritage and reliability — familiar to middle-income American shoppers who want an approachable “better-for-you” bread without the price or effort of bakery bread. Label language emphasizes whole grain flour, fiber per slice and heart-healthy messaging; there are no organic or natural certification badges and the front-of-package health cues create a mild health halo. The ingredient list, however, includes industrial additives — emulsifiers, preservatives and a non-nutritive sweetener — reflecting commercial baking processes. Sensory details: slices are thin, soft and springy with a light crumb and mild multigrain chew from flakes and brans; crust is pale and tender. Typical rituals include quick toasting for breakfast, layered deli sandwiches for lunches, or buttery toast for snacks. Consumers choosing this loaf often trade artisan texture for uniform slices, longer shelf life, and the convenience of a ready-to-use, diet-marketed everyday bread.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 3.0
Servings per Container: 8
Calories130
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1g1%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium220mg10%
Total Carbohydrate26g9%
Dietary Fiber4g14%
Total Sugars3g
Protein7g
* 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,, WHOLE, WHEAT, FLOUR,, WHEAT, GLUTEN,, YEAST,, SUGAR,, OAT, FIBER,, CONTAINS, 2%, OR, LESS, OF:, ROLLED, AND, KIBBLED, WHEATS,, OAT, BRAN,, OAT, FLOUR,, SALT,, HONEY,, MOLASSES,, RYE, AND, WHEAT, NUGGETS,, MONOGLYCERIDES,, SOY,, BARLEY, AND, RYE, FIBERS,, NONFAT, MILK,, CALCIUM, PROPIONATE, AND, SORBIC, ACID, TO, EXTEND, FRESHNESS,, BARLEY, FLAKES,, RICE, BRAN,, CORN, GRITS,, POTATO, FLOUR,, OATS,, RYE, MEAL,, WHEAT, BRAN,, WHEAT, GERM,, AMARANTH, BRAN, FLOUR,, DATEM,, CORN, BRAN,, MALTED, BARLEY, FLOUR,, SUCRALOSE,, SOY, LECITHIN. CONTAINS:, WHEAT,, MILK,, SOY..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • mono/diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • soy lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • calcium propionate - Synthetic preservative
  • sorbic acid - Synthetic preservative
No 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 multiple industrial additives (emulsifiers, preservatives, non-nutritive sweetener) and processed fractions, which are characteristic of ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Pepperidge Farm Light Style Bread, 7 Grain

When we talk about healthiness, context is key! This bread packs in 7 grams of protein and 4 grams of fiber per serving, making it a decent option for a balanced diet. Just remember, if you're looking for whole, unprocessed foods, this isn't quite it — it does contain some preservatives and is a bit processed compared to a homemade loaf.

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