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Udi's Frozen Bread, Gluten Free Whole Grain
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Udi's Frozen Bread, Gluten Free Whole Grain

Udi's
12 oz
Available at Foodtown
140
Calories
2g
Protein
3g
Sugars
260mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
56
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Udi's Gluten Free Whole Grain Frozen Bread is a frozen loaf positioned for shoppers who want the convenience of ready-to-use sandwich bread without gluten. You’ll most often find it in the supermarket freezer aisle near other frozen breads, bagels, and specialty gluten‑free items, or cross‑merchandised with the natural/health section and refrigerated gluten‑free baked goods. It suits quick breakfasts, back‑to‑school lunches, and casual weekend brunches where ease matters — thaw, toast, and top. The Udi’s brand leans into a health‑friendly, allergy‑aware cultural niche: marketed to people with celiac disease, gluten sensitivity, or those choosing gluten‑free lifestyles, often young families and health‑minded shoppers who prize convenience and reassuring ingredient lists. Packaging emphasizes “gluten free,” multigrain appearance, and wholesome imagery rather than kid‑targeted cartoons; you’ll see claims like “gluten free” and “whole grain” but not organic certification. In plain processing terms, this is an industrially formulated frozen bread made from refined and modified starches and hydrocolloids rather than a simple artisan loaf. Sensory notes: large, soft slices with a light, slightly elastic crumb from tapioca/starch and hydrocolloids; subtle sweetness from cane sugar and tapioca syrup; a tender crust after toasting. It comes in a resealable frozen bag and lives in everyday rituals — sliced for school sandwiches, popped into the toaster at breakfast, or used as a neutral vehicle for jam or savory fillings. The product tells a story of modern convenience: a packaged, allergy‑friendly compromise between traditional whole grain bread and freezer‑to-table practicality.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2.0
Servings per Container: 7
Calories140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat4.5g6%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium260mg11%
Total Carbohydrate24g9%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars3g
Protein2g
* 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

Water,, Tapioca, Starch,, Brown, Rice, Flour,, Canola, Oil,, Dried, Egg, Whites,, Cane, Sugar,, Tapioca, Maltodextrin,, Tapioca, Syrup,, Sorghum, Flour,, Less, than, 2%, of:, Rice, Starch,, Sorghum, Grain,, Flaxseed, Meal,, Apple, Cider, Vinegar,, Gum, Blend, (Xanthan, Gum,, Sodium, Alginate,, Guar, Gum,, Apple, Fiber,, Molasses,, Salt,, Yeast,, Amaranth, Flour,, Teff, Flour,, Cultured, Brown, Rice,, Locust, Bean, Gum,, Enzymes..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Canola Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
No Seed Oil

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?

The ingredient list contains industrial formulations (tapioca starch, maltodextrin, syrups), multiple gums and enzymes, and other processed additives, which are characteristic of ultraprocessed foods (NOVA 4).

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Common Questions about Udi's Frozen Bread, Gluten Free Whole Grain

Well, 'healthy' can mean different things depending on your dietary needs! Udi's Frozen Bread offers a low-sugar option with only 3 grams of sugar per serving, which is great if you're watching your intake. However, it's not particularly high in protein or fiber, so if those are your goalposts for healthy eating, you might want to consider pairing it with some protein-rich toppings!

Perfect For

back-to-school
weekend-brunch
meal-prep-sunday

Vibe:

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