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Toufayan Pita Bread, White
Bakery
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Toufayan Pita Bread, White

Toufayan Bakeries
12 oz
Available at Foodtown
150
Calories
6g
Protein
2g
Sugars
250mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
50
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Toufayan Pita Bread (White), sold in a clear plastic bag with the Toufayan logo, sits on the supermarket bakery or bread aisle near other flatbreads, wraps, tortillas, and packaged sandwich breads. Shoppers will spot it alongside hummus and deli meats in carts for quick sandwiches, or on displays near Mediterranean meal kits and refrigerated dips. This product fits casual shopping trips—weeknight dinners, picnic stops, and busy back-to-school runs—because it promises large, soft pockets that make assembly fast. The brand leans into Mediterranean-American positioning: approachable, family-friendly flatbreads that evoke convenience and versatility rather than artisanal craft. Marketing tends to emphasize multipurpose use (sandwiches, warm-and-fill, or tear-apart sides) rather than health-forward claims; the ingredient list shows enriched white flour and a preservative rather than organic or whole-grain certification. The label is straightforward rather than child-focused—no cartoon mascots or bright primary colors—and it does not present explicit “natural” or organic badges; it may benefit from a mild “made for family meals” halo in store merchandising. Processing context: this is a commercially produced packaged pita made with refined enriched flour, dough improvers, and a preservative to maintain shelf life. Sensory details include a soft, pillowy interior with a thin, slightly chewy exterior, mild wheaty flavor, and a neutral profile that warms quickly on a skillet or in an oven. Rituals around it are practical and social—splitting warm pockets for gyros, scooping dips at game-night, or stacking sandwich fillings for packed lunches—making it a common, utilitarian item in American kitchens.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 6
Calories150
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0.5g1%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium250mg11%
Total Carbohydrate30g11%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars2g
Added Sugars1g2%
Protein6g
* 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,, 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:

  • Inactive Dry Yeast - 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:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains refined/enriched flour plus industrial additives such as calcium propionate (a preservative) and dough improvers, consistent with ultra-processed food classification.

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Common Questions about Toufayan Pita Bread, White

When it comes to health, it really depends on your personal dietary goals. This pita bread is low in sugar and offers a decent amount of protein, making it a good option for a quick snack or meal base. However, it does contain added sugars and preservatives, so if you're aiming for ultra-clean eating, you might want to consider that.

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
back-to-school
game-day-prep

Vibe:

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