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Toufayan Pita, Whole Wheat
Bakery
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Toufayan Pita, Whole Wheat

Toufayan Bakeries
12 oz
Available at Foodtown
150
Calories
6g
Protein
2g
Sugars
240mg
Sodium
4g
Fiber
37
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Toufayan Pita, Whole Wheat arrives on U.S. grocery shelves as a familiar packaged flatbread—soft, pocket-style rounds sold in a plastic bag with a prominent “Whole Wheat” callout. You’ll usually find it in the bread aisle or the specialty flatbread/tortilla section, stacked near other packaged pitas, lavash, and wraps rather than in the loose bakery case. It fits into quick-weeknight dinners, back-to-school lunch prep, and casual Mediterranean spreads: think falafel or gyro night, hummus-and-veggie snacks, or a last-minute pizza base. The brand leans on practical, family-friendly positioning—an accessible Middle Eastern-rooted bakery brand marketed to mainstream grocery shoppers who want a convenient, slightly more wholesome alternative to white pita. Packaging often creates a health halo via “whole wheat” labeling and simple imagery; there’s no organic certification listed, and the styling is functional rather than child-focused or indulgent. From a processing standpoint, this is a commercially made packaged bread: whole wheat flour is the base, but the formula includes industrial ingredients like vital wheat gluten, calcium propionate preservative, and a dough improver with enriched flour and enzymes. Sensory notes: warm pita softens to a pillowy, pliable texture with a mild wheaty aroma and a thin crust that can blister when heated. The ritual is hands-on—split, fill, fold—often eaten quickly at a table or packed into brown-bag lunches. The clear plastic sleeve keeps pitas flexible and shelf-stable for several days, emphasizing convenience for busy households.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 6
Calories150
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1g1%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium240mg10%
Total Carbohydrate28g10%
Dietary Fiber4g14%
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

Whole, Wheat, Flour,, 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:

  • Calcium Propionate - Synthetic preservative
No 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 whole wheat flour, the product contains industrial additives (calcium propionate, dough improver, enzymes, vital wheat gluten) and is a reconstituted, packaged bread product, consistent with NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Toufayan Pita, Whole Wheat

The healthiness of Toufayan Pita really depends on your dietary needs and context. With 6 grams of protein and 4 grams of fiber per serving, it’s a decent choice for a whole grain option. Just keep in mind that it has added sugars and preservatives, so if you're looking for something completely unprocessed, you might want to consider alternatives.

Perfect For

back-to-school
weeknight-dinner
meal-prep-sunday

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