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The Rustik Oven Sourdough Bread
Bakery
📊 NOVA 4🥛 Dairy-Free

The Rustik Oven Sourdough Bread

The Rustik Oven
16 oz
Available at Foodtown
150
Calories
5g
Protein
370mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
42
Ingredients

What You Should Know

The Rustik Oven Sourdough Bread is a sliced, 16 oz loaf that bridges artisan tradition and supermarket convenience. You’d find it on the center bakery/bread aisle near other packaged sandwich loaves, multigrain and sourdough varieties, and often adjacent to rolls and bagels; occasional in-store displays may place it near olive oils or specialty spreads to emphasize its Mediterranean inspiration. It suits quick weeknight sandwiches, weekend brunch toast, school-lunch packing, and meal-prep Sundays where a reliable, longer-lasting loaf is useful. The brand positions itself as an artisanal, European-inspired option with rustic storytelling — targeting shoppers who want the craft-bakery vibe without a bakery trip: young families, time-pressed professionals, and cooks who like a touch of “slow food” romance in a packaged product. The label leans into health and quality halos — “sourdough,” “fermented for at least 14 hours,” “extra virgin olive oil,” and visible sesame seeds — but it does not claim organic certification and reads as a conventional grocery item rather than an organic or specialty certified product. Processing context: this is a commercially produced, shelf-stable sliced bread made from enriched flour and includes preservatives to extend freshness. Sensory details emphasize a soft, slightly chewy crumb with a modest crustiness, even slices for sandwiches, and the faint tang of fermented flour; packaging is a clear plastic sliced-loaf bag with branded closure, suited to quick pantry storage. Rituals around it are everyday: toast and jam at breakfast, stacked deli sandwiches at lunch, or crostini warmed for a simple appetizer, marrying the feel of artisan technique with grocery-store practicality.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0
Servings per Container: 7
Calories150
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1.5g2%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium370mg16%
Total Carbohydrate29g11%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Protein5g
* 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,, Reduced, Iron,, Niacin,, Thiamin, Mononitrate, (Vitamin, B1),, Riboflavin, (Vitamin, B2),, Folic, Acid],, Water,, Fermented, Wheat, Flour,, Yeast,, Sea, Salt,, Extra, Virgin, Olive, Oil,, Wheat, Semolina,, Wheat, Gluten,, Calcium, Propionate, And, Sorbic, Acid, (To, Preserve, Freshness),, Vinegar,, Sesame, Seeds..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil - 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?

Although based on basic bread ingredients, the product contains industrially processed enriched flour, added wheat gluten and chemical preservatives (calcium propionate, sorbic acid) and is formulated for long shelf life, fitting NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed).

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Common Questions about The Rustik Oven Sourdough Bread

The Rustik Oven sourdough bread can be a part of a balanced diet, especially if you're looking for something to enjoy with your meals. With 150 calories per slice and 5 grams of protein, it can be a satisfying option. Just keep in mind that 'healthy' can vary based on your dietary needs — if you're watching your sodium, for example, it does contain 370mg per slice.

Perfect For

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back-to-school
meal-prep-sunday

Vibe:

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