Sourdough

Common questions

Is Sourdough healthy?

Sourdough 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 enriched wheat flour and contains added vitamins and minerals, which are common in processed foods.

How processed is Sourdough?

Sourdough is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Sourdough's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Malted barley flour, Niacin, Thiamin mononitrate count in its favor; 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

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65 Fair

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 4
Harmful ingredients 1
Owned by C&S Wholesale Grocers
Category Bread
Summary

This sourdough bread is made with enriched wheat flour and contains added vitamins and minerals, which are common in processed foods. While it lacks harmful additives like high-fructose corn syrup or artificial dyes, the use of enriched flour indicates a moderate level of processing. The ingredient list is relatively short, but the processing level limits its score.

Key ingredients 8

Malted barley flour
Good

Malted barley flour adds natural flavor and nutrients, supporting digestion and overall health.

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Niacin
Good

Niacin is a vital B-vitamin that supports energy metabolism and healthy skin.

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Thiamin mononitrate
Good

Thiamin mononitrate provides vitamin B1, essential for energy production and nervous system health.

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Riboflavin
Good

Riboflavin supports energy production and helps maintain healthy skin and eyes.

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Water
Neutral

Water is essential for hydration and dough formation, with no negative or positive health impact.

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Reduced iron
Neutral

Standard formulation ingredient — neither beneficial nor harmful at typical use.

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Folic acid
Neutral

Standard formulation ingredient — neither beneficial nor harmful at typical use.

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Enriched wheat flour
Bad

Enriched wheat flour is highly processed and stripped of natural nutrients, which can reduce its nutritional value.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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