Woolworths Bakery 35hr Sourdough Loaf Garlic & Olive Oil

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Is Woolworths Bakery 35hr Sourdough Loaf Garlic & Olive Oil healthy?

Woolworths Bakery 35hr Sourdough Loaf Garlic & Olive Oil scores 65/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This sourdough loaf includes beneficial ingredients like sourdough culture, roasted garlic, wholemeal wheat flour, and olive oil, which contribute to its nutritional value and flavor.

How processed is Woolworths Bakery 35hr Sourdough Loaf Garlic & Olive Oil?

Woolworths Bakery 35hr Sourdough Loaf Garlic & Olive Oil is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Woolworths Bakery 35hr Sourdough Loaf Garlic & Olive Oil's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Sourdough Culture, Roasted Garlic, Olive Oil count in its favor; Wheat Flour, Canola Oil are flagged as ingredients of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Woolworths Bakery 35hr Sourdough Loaf Garlic & Olive Oil

Woolworths Bakery
Bioengineered
65 Fair

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 3
Harmful ingredients 2
Owned by Woolworths Group
Category Bread
Summary

This sourdough loaf includes beneficial ingredients like sourdough culture, roasted garlic, wholemeal wheat flour, and olive oil, which contribute to its nutritional value and flavor. However, the presence of canola oil, a seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids, detracts from its health profile due to its potential inflammatory effects. The product is moderately processed, which limits its score despite the inclusion of several high-quality ingredients.

Key ingredients 7

Olive Oil
Very Good

Olive oil is a healthy fat rich in antioxidants and monounsaturated fats, contributing positively to the nutritional value.

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Sourdough Culture
Good

Sourdough culture adds natural fermentation, which can improve digestibility and flavor, making it a beneficial ingredient.

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Roasted Garlic
Good

Roasted garlic provides natural flavor and potential antioxidants, enhancing the taste and nutritional profile.

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Water
Neutral

Water is essential for dough formation and hydration, serving as a neutral, necessary component.

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Wholemeal Wheat Flour
Neutral

Wholemeal wheat flour offers more fiber and nutrients compared to refined flour, but is generally neutral in sentiment.

Wheat Flour
Bad

Refined grain flour stripped of bran and germ.

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Canola Oil
Very Bad

Canola oil is often highly processed and may contain trans fats or unhealthy residues, which is why it is considered very bad.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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