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Sourdough Bread

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Is Sourdough Bread healthy?

Sourdough Bread scores 75/100 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 enriched wheat flour and a sour starter, which enhances flavor and nutritional profile through fermentation.

How processed is Sourdough Bread?

Sourdough Bread is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Sourdough Bread's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Enriched Wheat 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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Sourdough Bread

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 0
Harmful ingredients 1
Owned by Loblaw Companies Ltd.
Category Bread
Summary

This sourdough bread is made with enriched wheat flour and a sour starter, which enhances flavor and nutritional profile through fermentation. However, it is a processed food with a moderate level of processing, and the use of enriched flour indicates some level of refinement. The absence of harmful additives or seed oils is a positive aspect, but the processing level limits its score.

Key ingredients 5

Water
Neutral

Essential hydration and moisture for dough formation.

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Yeast
Neutral

Natural leavening agent used to help the bread rise.

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Sour Starter
Neutral

Traditional culture used for fermentation and developing characteristic sourdough flavor.

Wheat Gluten
Neutral

Natural wheat protein added to improve texture and elasticity in dough.

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Enriched Wheat Flour
Bad

Refined grain flour stripped of bran and germ.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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