
Pepperidge Farm Very Thin White Bread
What You Should Know
Pepperidge Farm Very Thin White Bread occupies the mainstream bread aisle, displayed on mid-shelf among other sandwich breads, thin-sliced loaves, and light or low-calorie varieties, often near hamburger and hot dog buns and the condiments aisle where shoppers pick items for lunches. It is positioned for everyday use — school lunches, quick weekday sandwiches, light toast at breakfast, and picnic or road trip snack sandwiches. The Pepperidge Farm brand leans on heritage and quality, trading on a long bakery history and a slightly premium, nostalgic image that appeals to families and shoppers who want a trusted, familiar national brand rather than a store private label. Label claims create a mild health halo: no high-fructose corn syrup and no flavors or colors from artificial sources are called out, packaging touts thin slices and a low-calorie-per-slice angle, but the loaf is not organic and carries standard allergen notices for wheat, milk, and soy. In plain terms the product is a commercially baked, shelf-stable sandwich bread made from enriched refined flour with added sugar, oil, emulsifiers, and preservatives to maintain texture and shelf life. Sensory details emphasize very thin, even slices with a soft, fine crumb, a pillowy but slightly dry mouthfeel when eaten plain, and a neutral, mildly sweet wheat flavor that toasts quickly to a light golden crunch. The loaf is double-wrapped in plastic; routines involve pulling a slice from the bag for a peanut butter sandwich, layering deli meat for lunches, or crisping slices under a toaster for a quick breakfast. Its convenience and predictable texture make it a pantry staple in many American households.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
MADE, FROM:, ENRICHED, WHEAT, FLOUR, (FLOUR,, NIACIN,, REDUCED, IRON,, THIAMINE, MONONITRATE,, RIBOFLAVIN,, FOLIC, ACID),, WATER,, SUGAR,, SOYBEAN, OIL,, YEAST,, CONTAINS, 2%, OR, LESS, OF:, SALT,, WHEAT, GLUTEN,, WHEY*,, CALCIUM, PROPIONATE, AND, SORBIC, ACID, TO, EXTEND, FRESHNESS,, MONOGLYCERIDES,, SOY, LECITHIN,, MALTED, BARLEY, FLOUR. *ADDS, A, TRIVIAL, AMOUNT, OF, CHOLESTEROL., CONTAINS:, WHEAT,, MILK,, SOY..
Flagged Ingredients:
- •soybean oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •soy lecithin - Processed emulsifier
- •calcium propionate - Synthetic preservative
- •sorbic acid - Synthetic preservative
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Ultra-Processed
Why this score?
Contains refined/enriched flour, added sugar and oil, plus multiple industrial additives (preservatives, emulsifiers, dough improvers), which are characteristic of ultraprocessed foods in the NOVA system.
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Common Questions about Pepperidge Farm Very Thin White Bread
Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, can't it? This bread offers 120 calories per serving and 4 grams of protein, making it a decent option for a light snack or a base for your favorite sandwich. However, it does contain added sugars and preservatives, so if you're aiming for a whole foods diet, you might want to consider that.
