365 By Wholefoods
Flavor:
Sandwich Bread, Sourdough
Ingredients:
Unbleached Enriched Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Water, Vital Wheat Gluten, Sourdough Base (Water, Fermented Wheat Flour), Organic Cane Sugar, Contains 2% or Less of the Following: Expeller Pressed Palm Oil, Yeast, Salt, Cultured Wheat Flour, Organic Distilled White Vinegar, Ascorbic Acid, Microbial Enzymes
Rating: Not Clean
- 2 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
The ‘365 by Whole Foods Sandwich Bread, Sourdough’ earns a rating of 2/5 green leaves on our website, highlighting its position on the lower end of our clean food scale. The product is not organic, which detracts from its overall score, and it incorporates added sugars, specifically organic cane sugar, which further reduces its rating.
This bread’s ingredient list includes unbleached enriched wheat flour, which, despite its common use in bread-making, is considered a less desirable option due to the inclusion of additives like niacin, reduced iron, and folic acid. The presence of vital wheat gluten and a sourdough base adds to the bread’s texture but does not impact its health score. The use of expeller pressed palm oil is a significant concern, as palm oil production is often associated with environmental issues and the oil itself is considered less healthy compared to other options.
Moreover, the bread contains cultured wheat flour and organic distilled white vinegar, which are relatively benign but do not contribute to improving the product’s healthfulness. The inclusion of ascorbic acid and microbial enzymes is common in bread products to enhance shelf life and bread structure. However, these do not provide health benefits.
The bread does not contain GMO ingredients, which is a positive aspect, yet this is overshadowed by the negative elements that have led to its low score. The product could be vastly improved by replacing the enriched flour with whole grain flour, utilizing organic ingredients, and eliminating added sugars and palm oil. By making these changes, the bread would align more closely with the cleaner, healthier food options that consumers are increasingly seeking.
The ‘365 by Whole Foods Sandwich Bread, Sourdough’ stands as an example of a product that has room for improvement. While it avoids GMOs, the use of certain ingredients limits its appeal to those aiming for a cleaner diet. The product’s composition reflects the challenges consumers face when trying to find wholesome bread options in a market saturated with less healthy alternatives.
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