
Toufayan Pita, Whole Wheat
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
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
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
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.
