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The Rustik Oven Hearty Grains And Seed Bread
Bakery
📊 NOVA 4🥛 Dairy-Free

The Rustik Oven Hearty Grains And Seed Bread

The Rustik Oven
16 oz
Available at Foodtown
180
Calories
7g
Protein
270mg
Sodium
4g
Fiber
78
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You’ll most often find The Rustik Oven Hearty Grains And Seed Bread in the supermarket bread aisle, shelved with other artisan-style sandwich loaves and near multigrain and seeded breads rather than the simple white sandwich loaves. It’s positioned for shoppers who want an “artisan” experience without the bakery counter: families buying sandwich bread for weekday lunches, adults seeking textured toast for breakfast, and cooks looking for a hearty base for crostini or panini. The brand leans on a European-inspired story — slow-baked, fermented, and rustic — appealing to shoppers who value craft and flavor but also convenience. Label cues create a wholesome halo: visible seeds, whole-grain imagery, “slow baked” or “hearty” language, and ingredients like extra virgin olive oil and a variety of seeds; there is no organic or certified natural claim on the ingredient list. In plain terms the product is a packaged, sliced multigrain sandwich loaf that has been industrially mixed, fermented, and preserved to extend shelf life — it blends traditional techniques with commercial processing. Sensory details: each slice is dense and slightly chewy with a crunchy seed-studded crust, a coarse, grainy crumb from rye, oats, and kernels, and a mild nutty flavor from pumpkin and sunflower seeds; the loaf comes in a clear plastic bag with twist tie or clip, ready for quick sandwiches, toasting, or slicing for crostini. Rituals around this loaf emphasize practicality and flavor: weekday school lunches, weekend brunch avocado toast, or a quick grilled sandwich after work.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 7
Calories180
% Daily Value*
Total Fat4g5%
Saturated Fat0.5g3%
Sodium270mg12%
Total Carbohydrate29g11%
Dietary Fiber4g14%
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

Enriched, Wheat, Flour, [Flour,, Malted, Barley, Flour,, Reduced, Iron,, Niacin,, Thiamin, Mononitrate, (Vitamin, B1),, Riboflavin, (Vitamin, B2),, Folic, Acid],, Water,, Brown, And, Golden, Flaxseed,, Rye, Flour,, Wheat, Gluten,, Rye, Flakes,, Wheat, Fiber,, Sea, Salt,, Extra, Virgin, Olive, Oil,, Yeast,, Potato, Flour,, Spelt, Kernels,, Baby, Oat, Flakes,, Pumpkin, Seeds,, Sunflower, Seeds,, Fermented, Wheat, Flour,, Wheat, Semolina,, Calcium, Propionate, And, Sorbic, Acid, (To, Preserve, Freshness),, Pumpkin, Flour,, Crushed, Pumpkin, Seeds,, Wheat, Germ,, Vinegar,, Buckwheat, Grits,, Millet,, Citric, Acid,, Sesame, Seeds..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Sunflower Seeds - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Calcium Propionate - Processed emulsifier
  • Sorbic Acid - 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 industrially processed ingredients and additives for shelf life (calcium propionate, sorbic acid) and is a packaged, sliced loaf combining refined/enriched flours and multiple formulated components, consistent with NOVA group 4 ultraprocessed foods.

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Common Questions about The Rustik Oven Hearty Grains And Seed Bread

The Hearty Grains and Seed Bread packs a solid nutritional punch with 7 grams of protein and 4 grams of dietary fiber per slice. While it may not be organic or gluten-free, it can be a great option for those looking for a hearty bread that’s not loaded with added sugars. Think of it as a wholesome choice for your sandwiches or morning toast!

Perfect For

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