San Francisco Style Sourdough Bread

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Common questions

Is San Francisco Style Sourdough Bread healthy?

San Francisco Style Sourdough Bread scores 65/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This sourdough bread is made with a relatively simple ingredient list, primarily consisting of unbleached enriched flour, water, and a sourdough starter.

How processed is San Francisco Style Sourdough Bread?

San Francisco Style Sourdough Bread is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive San Francisco Style Sourdough Bread's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Unbleached Enriched Flour is flagged as an ingredient of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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San Francisco Style Sourdough Bread

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65 Fair

Analysis updated September 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 0
Harmful ingredients 1
Owned by Trader Joe's
Category Bread
Summary

This sourdough bread is made with a relatively simple ingredient list, primarily consisting of unbleached enriched flour, water, and a sourdough starter. While it avoids harmful additives and seed oils, the use of enriched flour and the processed nature of the product limit its score. The bread is moderately processed, which impacts its overall healthiness compared to more minimally processed options.

Key ingredients 4

Water
Neutral

Water is a basic ingredient that provides hydration without affecting the nutritional quality significantly.

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Salt
Neutral

Salt is used for flavor enhancement and preservation, but in moderation, it does not pose significant health concerns.

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Malted Barley Flour
Neutral

Malted barley flour adds flavor and fermentation properties, contributing to the bread's texture without major health implications.

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Unbleached Enriched Flour
Bad

This flour is highly processed and enriched with synthetic vitamins, which can reduce the natural nutritional value of the bread.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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