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Toufayan Pita Bread Onion
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Toufayan Pita Bread Onion

Toufayan Bakeries
12 oz
Available at Foodtown
120
Calories
5g
Protein
1g
Sugars
230mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
51
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Toufayan Pita Bread Onion is a familiar sight in the bread and bakery aisle, usually stacked with other flatbreads, pitas, and tortilla wraps. You might spot it near hummus, deli meats, and packaged wraps that shoppers pick for quick sandwiches or Mediterranean-inspired meals. The product is packaged in a clear plastic bag with a branded label that highlights flavor and serving size, often closed with a twist tie or heat seal to keep the pockets soft. It reads as a convenient, family-friendly option — playful enough for kids' lunchboxes yet neutral enough for adult meal prep. The brand leans on Middle Eastern bakery roots while positioning itself for mainstream American households that want easy, handheld bread with a specialty twist. Labeling emphasizes flavor and convenience rather than organic or artisanal claims; there are no organic certifications and the ingredient list shows enriched flour and common bread additives rather than “all natural” badges. Sensory cues: each pita is soft and slightly chewy with a tender pocket, a faint sweet-onion aroma, and a light sprinkle of sesame seeds that adds a subtle crunch. Typical rituals include warming on a skillet or in the oven, splitting to create sandwich pockets, or tearing for dipping into spreads like tzatziki or baba ganoush. Processing context: this is a commercially produced packaged pita made with enriched flour, a preservative, and dough improvers to extend shelf life and ensure consistent texture. In American grocery culture it serves as an everyday convenience product for quick dinners, casual gatherings, and busy weekdays.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 6
Calories120
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium230mg10%
Total Carbohydrate25g9%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars1g
Added Sugars1g2%
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, (Wheat, Flour,, Malted, Barley, Flour,, Niacin,, Reduced, Iron,, Thiamine, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid),, Water,, Yeast,, Onion,, Sugar,, Vital, Wheat, Gluten,, Salt,, Calcium, Propionate, (Preservative),, Dough, Improver, (Inactive, Dry, Yeast,, Enriched, Wheat, Flour, [Wheat, Flour,, Niacin,, Reduced, Iron,, Thiamine, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid), Enzymes),, Enzymes, (Contains, Wheat),, Sesame, Seeds..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • soy lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • Calcium Propionate - Synthetic preservative
No EmulsifierNo Preservative

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is not gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

The pita is a processed food made primarily from enriched wheat flour, water and yeast but includes additives such as calcium propionate preservative and dough improvers; these ingredients and industrial processing place it in NOVA group 3 rather than minimally processed or highly ultra-processed.

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Common Questions about Toufayan Pita Bread Onion

The Onion Pita Bread has some redeeming qualities, like being low in sugar and a decent source of carbohydrates for energy. However, it does contain preservatives and added sugars, so it might not be the 'health food' you were hoping for. It’s all about balance, though—pair it with some veggies or protein for a more wholesome meal!

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