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Pepperidge Farm Texas Toast Garlic
Frozen Foods
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Pepperidge Farm Texas Toast Garlic

Pepperidge Farm®
11.25 oz
Available at Foodtown
150
Calories
3g
Protein
1g
Sugars
210mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
55
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Pepperidge Farm Texas Toast Garlic is presented as an indulgent, ready-to-heat garlic bread that you’ll typically spot in the frozen foods aisle near frozen pizzas, garlic breads, and quick bakery-style sides. Packaged in a branded plastic bag with bold logo art and serving instructions, the product promises thick, hearty slices topped with garlic and parsley. It fits neatly into quick weekend meals and social occasions — think game-day spreads, movie-night snacks, or a simple weekend pasta dinner where convenience meets a bakery-style finish. Pepperidge Farm positions itself as an established American bakery brand, evoking heritage, reliability, and a slightly upmarket everyday indulgence aimed at families and busy cooks who want “bakery quality” without the time investment. The label leans on familiar bakery imagery rather than child-targeted characters and typically does not carry organic certification; instead it uses sensory cues like “thick slices,” visible parsley flakes, and a buttered appearance to create a wholesome, homemade impression. Health-oriented claims are minimal — the ingredient list includes enriched flour, oils, and additives like mono- and diglycerides and natural flavors, so while the packaging may feel “comforting” and rustic, it’s a processed convenience product. Sensory experience: thick, soft interior crumb with a buttered, slightly crisped edge when heated, garlicky aroma, flecks of parsley, and a rich mouthfeel from added oils and butter. Rituals around use are simple — oven or toaster-oven heating, pairing with pasta, soup, or wings — making it a convenient finishing touch for many American meals and casual gatherings.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0
Servings per Container: 8
Calories150
% Daily Value*
Total Fat8g10%
Saturated Fat3g15%
Sodium210mg9%
Total Carbohydrate15g5%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
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,, VEGETABLE, OIL, (PALM,, CANOLA, AND/OR, SOYBEAN),, CONTAINS, 2%, OR, LESS, OF:, SALT,, YEAST,, GARLIC, POWDER,, SUGAR,, MONOGLYCERIDES,, VINEGAR,, BUTTER,, SOY, LECITHIN,, NATURAL, FLAVORS,, DEHYDRATED, PARSLEY,, MALTED, BARLEY, FLOUR,, NONFAT, MILK,, ANNATTO, AND, TURMERIC, EXTRACTS, FOR, COLOR., CONTAINS:, WHEAT,, MILK,, SOY.

Flagged Ingredients:

  • canola - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • palm - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • soy lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • annatto - Artificial coloring
  • turmeric - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo 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 multiple industrial ingredients and additives (mono- and diglycerides, soy lecithin, natural flavors) and is a ready-to-heat formulated product, placing it in the ultraprocessed NOVA 4 category.

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Common Questions about Pepperidge Farm Texas Toast Garlic

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, right? If you're looking for a quick and tasty side to a pasta dish or a soup, this toast can fit the bill. With 150 calories and 8 grams of fat per serving, it’s not a salad, but it’s not the worst thing either. Just keep in mind it’s best enjoyed as a treat rather than a staple.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
movie-night
weekend-brunch

Vibe:

comfortingindulgentconvenientnostalgic
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