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9 Grain And Seed Sandwich Loaf
Bakery
📊 NOVA 4🥛 Dairy-Free

9 Grain And Seed Sandwich Loaf

Wholesome Harvest
24 oz
Available at Foodtown
120
Calories
4g
Protein
190mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
63
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Wholesome Harvest 9 Grain & Seed Sandwich Loaf reads like a grocery-store compromise between everyday convenience and a more “whole grain” image. You’d find it in the bread aisle on a middle shelf of the packaged bakery section, shelved alongside other mass‑market multigrain and seeded sandwich loaves — near brands that trade on whole‑grain appeal and quick family meals. It markets itself to busy households and health‑minded shoppers who want texture and seed crunch without the farmer’s‑market price: Non‑GMO Project verified, labeled “no artificial colors, flavors and preservatives,” and fronted by a wholesome ingredient list highlighting oats, millet, flax, sunflower and sesame. The packaging is a standard clear plastic bag with a branded label and nutrition panel, typically pre‑sliced for easy sandwich assembly. In use it’s a workhorse: hearty, slightly chewy slices with a nutty crunch from visible seeds and a soft crumb from enriched wheat flour; good for toast, packed lunches, avocado toast, or a reliable school‑day sandwich. The product’s story sits squarely in American sandwich culture—comforting and practical, pitched at families and time‑pressed cooks who want perceived nutrition (many whole grains and seeds) with the predictability of a supermarket loaf. Label cues create a “natural” halo even though the loaf is made in a commercial bakery with refined enriched flour and functional additives. Sensory rituals include slicing, toasting, and the snap of seeds under one’s teeth; it’s often bought on routine weekly shops, chosen for breakfasts, packed lunches and simple weeknight sandwiches. Processing context: commercially produced, shelf‑stable packaged bread with both whole grain ingredients and industrially derived components.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 16
Calories120
% Daily Value*
Total Fat2.5g3%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium190mg8%
Total Carbohydrate19g7%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Protein4g
* 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,, Thiamin, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid),, Water,, Whole, Wheat, Flour,, Whole, Corn, Flour,, Whole, Oat, Flour,, Millet,, Sunflower, Seeds,, Wheat, Gluten,, Contains, 2%, or, Less, of, Each, of:, Flax, Seeds,, Yeast,, Canola, Oil,, Whole, Barley, Flour,, Salt,, Whole, Rye, Flour,, Cultured, Wheat, Flour,, Vinegar,, Spices,, Malted, Barley, Flour,, Maltodextrin,, Natural, Flavor,, Sesame, Seeds..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • canola - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • soy lecithin - Processed emulsifier
No Seed OilNo Emulsifier

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?

This is an industrially produced packaged sandwich loaf that combines refined enriched flour, added functional ingredients (maltodextrin, natural flavors, cultured wheat flour) and processing aids; despite whole grains and seeds, the formulation and additives align with NOVA group 4 (ultra‑processed).

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Common Questions about 9 Grain And Seed Sandwich Loaf

The 9 Grain and Seed Sandwich Loaf can be a healthy choice, especially if you're looking for a source of whole grains in your diet. It contains a variety of flours and seeds, which provide some fiber and nutrients, but it’s not a high-fiber bread. It’s great for those who want a tasty sandwich base without a lot of added sugars — just keep in mind that 'healthy' can mean different things depending on your dietary needs.

Perfect For

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meal-prep-sunday
weekend-brunch

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