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Pepperidge Farm Very Thin White Bread
Bakery
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Pepperidge Farm Very Thin White Bread

Pepperidge Farm®
16 oz
Available at Foodtown
120
Calories
4g
Protein
2g
Sugars
230mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
51
Ingredients

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

Serving Size: 3
Servings per Container: 10
Calories120
% Daily Value*
Total Fat2g3%
Saturated Fat0.5g3%
Sodium230mg10%
Total Carbohydrate23g8%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars2g
Added Sugars2g4%
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:, 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
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 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.

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