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Pepperidge Farm Seedless Soft Rye Bread
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Pepperidge Farm Seedless Soft Rye Bread

Pepperidge Farm®
16 oz
Available at Foodtown
80
Calories
3g
Protein
1g
Sugars
180mg
Sodium
58
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Pepperidge Farm Seedless Soft Rye Bread is a familiar sight in the grocery bakery aisle — you’ll find it on the refrigerated or shelf-stable packaged bread section, alongside other sliced loaves, sandwich breads, and specialty ryes. Packaged in a clear plastic bag with printed branding and a twist tie or clip, the loaf is presented as a convenient, sandwich-ready choice for everyday meals. It’s marketed for quick family sandwiches, deli-style stacked creations, and toast, fitting occasions from packed school lunches to weeknight dinners. Culturally the Pepperidge Farm name sits in the middle of the market: a mainstream, slightly premium national brand that evokes home-style baking and reliability rather than artisanal craft. The packaging emphasizes taste and sandwich utility rather than health claims — you’ll see statements about selected ingredients and flavor but no organic seals or child-focused mascots. Nutrition and ingredient statements are straightforward; common health halos might include references to “made from rye” or “soft slices,” though the ingredient list shows enriched flour, preservatives, and emulsifiers. Sensory-wise the bread offers soft, even-textured slices with a mild, slightly sweet rye note and clean crust edges; it’s designed to hold fillings without crumbling and to toast evenly. Rituals around this loaf include quick weekday sandwich assembly, stacked deli-style lunches, or buttery slices for morning toast. Processing context: this is a mass-produced, shelf-stable sliced bread that uses added emulsifiers, preservatives, and dough conditioners to ensure uniform texture and extended freshness.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0
Servings per Container: 14
Calories80
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1g1%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium180mg8%
Total Carbohydrate15g5%
Total Sugars1g
Protein3g
* 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,, RYE, FLOUR,, YEAST,, WHEAT, GLUTEN,, CONTAINS, 2%, OR, LESS, OF:, VEGETABLE, OIL, (SOYBEAN, AND/OR, CANOLA),, SALT,, MOLASSES,, GROUND, CARAWAY,, CALCIUM, PROPIONATE, AND, SORBIC, ACID, TO, EXTEND, FRESHNESS,, MONOGLYCERIDES,, DATEM,, MALTED, BARLEY, FLOUR,, GARLIC, AND, ONION, POWDERS,, DEXTROSE,, LACTIC, ACID,, SOY, LECITHIN. CONTAINS:, WHEAT,, 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
  • monoglycerides - 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 industrial ingredients and additives (monoglycerides, DATEM, emulsifiers, preservatives like calcium propionate and sorbic acid) and is a mass-produced packaged bread, fitting the ultra-processed category.

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Common Questions about Pepperidge Farm Seedless Soft Rye Bread

The Seedless Soft Rye Bread can fit into a balanced diet, especially if you're looking for something low in sugar and calories—just 80 calories per slice! However, calling it 'healthy' depends on your specific dietary needs and what you're comparing it to. If you're used to whole grain breads, this might feel a bit processed, but it's still a tasty option for sandwiches or toast.

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