Sourdough Sandwich Bread

Trader Joe's
Seed oil free
65 Fair

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 2
Owned by Trader Joe's
Category Bread
Summary

This sourdough sandwich bread is made with enriched wheat flour and a sourdough starter, which are common in processed breads. It avoids harmful ingredients like high-fructose corn syrup and artificial additives, but the use of enriched flour and dough conditioners indicates a moderate level of processing. The ingredient list is relatively clean, but the processing level limits its score.

Key ingredients 6

Ascorbic acid
Good

Vitamin C — beneficial even when serving as a preservative.

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Malted barley flour
Neutral

Malted barley flour is a natural ingredient that adds flavor and some nutrients without significant health concerns.

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Water
Neutral

Water is essential for dough formation and has no negative health effects.

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Salt
Neutral

Salt is a common ingredient used for flavor and preservation, with no significant health concerns in typical amounts.

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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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Sourdough starter (enriched wheat flour, water)
Bad

The sourdough starter contains enriched wheat flour, which is processed and less nutritious, contributing to the negative perception.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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Sourdough Sandwich Bread

Common questions

Is Sourdough Sandwich Bread healthy?

Sourdough Sandwich 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 sandwich bread is made with enriched wheat flour and a sourdough starter, which are common in processed breads.

Does Sourdough Sandwich Bread contain seed oils?

No — Scout's ingredient analysis marks Sourdough Sandwich Bread as seed-oil free.

How processed is Sourdough Sandwich Bread?

Sourdough Sandwich Bread is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

How does Sourdough Sandwich Bread compare to other breads?

Sourdough Sandwich Bread ranks #14 of 45 breads in Scout's independent rankings. The current top score in the category is Seitenbacher Sourdough Bread at 97/100.

Which ingredients drive Sourdough Sandwich Bread's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Ascorbic acid counts in its favor; Enriched wheat flour, Sourdough starter (enriched wheat flour, water) 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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