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Wonder Bread Classic White

Common questions

Is Wonder Bread Classic White healthy?

Wonder Bread Classic White scores 6/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — one of the lower scores in Scout's catalog. Wonder Bread Classic White scores 6/100.

Does Wonder Bread Classic White contain seed oils?

Yes — Scout's ingredient analysis flags seed oils in Wonder Bread Classic White, and that is reflected in its score.

Has Wonder Bread Classic White been lab-tested?

Yes. Wonder Bread Classic White carries an independent laboratory panel from Independent third-party laboratory testing covering 1 contaminant (including Glyphosate) — the full results are on this page.

How processed is Wonder Bread Classic White?

Wonder Bread Classic White is NOVA Group 4: Ultra-Processed Foods.

How does Wonder Bread Classic White compare to other bread?

Wonder Bread Classic White ranks #40 of 43 bread in Scout's independent rankings. The current top score in the category is Seitenbacher Sourdough Bread at 97/100.

Which ingredients drive Wonder Bread Classic White's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Unbleached Enriched Flour, Sugar, Soybean 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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Wonder Bread Classic White

Wonder
Contains seed oils Lab tested
6 Poor

At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 0
Harmful ingredients 6
Owned by Flowers Foods
Category Bread
Summary

Wonder Bread Classic White scores 6/100. Independent testing found 173.19 ppb glyphosate — a probable human carcinogen sprayed on conventional wheat as a pre-harvest desiccant. The quintessential ultra-processed American white bread. Enriched flour stripped of all natural nutrition then rebuilt with synthetic vitamins. Sugar is the 3rd ingredient. Soybean oil provides inflammatory omega-6 fat. Then comes a staggering list of chemical dough conditioners: sodium stearoyl lactylate, calcium stearoyl lactylate, monoglycerides, mono- and diglycerides, distilled monoglycerides, calcium peroxide (a bleaching agent), calcium iodate, DATEM, ethoxylated mono- and diglycerides (banned in the EU), and enzymes. Calcium propionate is added as a chemical preservative. Soy lecithin as emulsifier.

Contaminants 1

Source: Independent third-party laboratory testing

Glyphosate
173.19 ppb
High

Detected at a high level — at or above health-based exposure limits. Regular exposure at this level is a genuine health concern. Classified as a probable human carcinogen by WHO's IARC. Disrupts the gut microbiome, linked to non-Hodgkin lymphoma, and acts as an endocrine disruptor. Non-organic wheat is routinely sprayed with glyphosate as a pre-harvest desiccant.

Independent testing (Healthy Florida First / ExposingFoodToxins.com) detected 173.19 ppb glyphosate.

Key ingredients 15

Soybean Oil
Very Bad

Inflammatory seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids.

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Dough Conditioners
Very Bad

A cocktail of industrial chemical dough conditioners including DATEM, ethoxylated mono- and diglycerides (banned in the EU), calcium peroxide (bleaching agent).

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Unbleached Enriched Flour
Bad

Refined wheat flour stripped of nutrients, fortified with synthetic vitamins.

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Sugar
Bad

3rd ingredient in bread. 5g added sugars per 2 slices (11% DV).

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Calcium Propionate
Bad

Chemical preservative to retard spoilage. Synthetic mold inhibitor.

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Soy Lecithin
Bad

Soy-based emulsifier.

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Wheat Gluten
Neutral

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

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Yeast
Neutral

Standard bread leavening.

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Water
Neutral

Standard ingredient.

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Salt
Neutral

Standard seasoning.

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Calcium Carbonate
Neutral

Calcium fortification.

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Vinegar
Neutral

Natural preservative/acidity regulator.

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Monocalcium Phosphate
Neutral

Leavening agent.

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Citric Acid
Neutral

Acidity regulator.

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Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3)
Neutral

Synthetic vitamin D fortification.

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Processing

Group 4 · Ultra-processed

Ultra-Processed Foods

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