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Francisco Sourdough Sliced Bread: Food Integrity analysis

Updated 2026-10-19 · Francisco

Quick answer

Lower integrity

Francisco sourdough sliced bread received a Food Integrity Score of 52 out of 100 (lower integrity). This reflects highly processed and moderate additive load. This is a sourdough-labeled sandwich bread, but the list reads more like a shelf-stable formula than a traditional sourdough. Real flour and water are present, yet the stack of preservatives, emulsifiers, acidulants, and refined oil does most of the engineering. Eat it occasionally rather than as a daily staple if you prefer simpler labels. Main considerations include preservatives and emulsifiers beyond a simple sourdough formula, refined soybean oil in the dough, and refined sugar and wheat protein isolate. Simpler options: Look for a bread with flour, water, salt, and starter only; choose bakery loaves without added oils, emulsifiers, or preservatives.

Food Integrity Score 52/100

What stood out on the label?

  • Highly processed
  • Moderate additive load
  • Transparency: High

What to watch?

  • Preservatives and emulsifiers beyond a simple sourdough formula
  • Refined soybean oil in the dough
  • Refined sugar and wheat protein isolate

Simpler options to consider

  • Look for a bread with flour, water, salt, and starter only
  • Choose bakery loaves without added oils, emulsifiers, or preservatives

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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Francisco Sourdough Sliced Bread
Category
Bakery & Bread (source: Breads & Buns)
GTIN / UPC
00073040062154
Serving size
45 g (2 slices)
Source data — ingredients
Ingredient list from product label data (see Sources)
Healthy Food Guide analysis
Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards. See methodology under Sources.
Data last verified

Food Integrity results

Sourdough Sliced Bread

Francisco

Lower integrity

Warning Signs

Calcium propionate, soybean vegetable oil, and monoglycerides show this loaf is built beyond flour, water, yeast, and salt.

Consider This

Dough conditioners, preservatives, and emulsifiers like monoglycerides and soy lecithin are typical of factory-formulated sandwich breads.

Good Substitutes

A simple sourdough loaf made with flour, water, salt, and starter, baked at home or from a bakery with a short ingredient list.

Overall Assessment

Lower integrity

This is a sourdough-labeled sandwich bread, but the list reads more like a shelf-stable formula than a traditional sourdough. Real flour and water are present, yet the stack of preservatives, emulsifiers, acidulants, and refined oil does most of the engineering. Eat it occasionally rather than as a daily staple if you prefer simpler labels.

Key Highlights

What stood out

  • Preservatives and emulsifiers beyond a simple sourdough formula
  • Refined soybean oil in the dough
  • Refined sugar and wheat protein isolate

Family Watchlist

Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.

  • Sugar — Refined sweetener
  • Vegetable oil (soybean) — Refined seed oil
  • Calcium propionate (preservative) — Preservative
  • Monoglycerides — Emulsifier
  • Sodium diacetate — Preservative
  • Soy lecithin — Soy-derived emulsifier

Highest concern ingredients

  • Vegetable oil (soybean) (6/10) — Refined seed oil in the dough.
  • Calcium propionate (preservative) (6/10) — Shelf-life preservative.
  • Monoglycerides (6/10) — Emulsifier for texture and softness.

Better choice tips

  • Look for a bread with flour, water, salt, and starter only.
  • Choose bakery loaves without added oils, emulsifiers, or preservatives.

Ingredients

Ingredient list

ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR [FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, REDUCED IRON, NIACIN, THIAMIN MONONITRATE (VITAMIN B1), RIBOFLAVIN (VITAMIN B2), FOLIC ACID], WATER, YEAST, WHEAT GLUTEN, SUGAR, SALT, VEGETABLE OIL (SOYBEAN), FERMENTED WHEAT FLOUR, CALCIUM PROPIONATE (PRESERVATIVE), MONOGLYCERIDES, FUMARIC ACID, SODIUM DIACETATE, SOY LECITHIN, LACTIC ACID, CITRIC ACID.

Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.

Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.

  1. Vegetable oil (soybean)Concern 6/10 — Moderate concernRefined oilWatchlist

    What this is

    Refined oil

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Refined seed oil that many users prefer to avoid.

    Additional note

    Refined soybean oil added to the dough.

    Family watchlist

    Refined soybean oil many users track.

  2. Calcium propionate (preservative)Concern 6/10 — Moderate concernPreservativeWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Preservative

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Shelf-life preservative that signals an extended-shelf formulation.

    Additional note

    Mold-inhibiting preservative added for shelf life.

    Family watchlist

    Preservative many users want flagged.

  3. MonoglyceridesConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernEmulsifierWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Emulsifier

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Emulsifier typically used for texture and softness in packaged bread.

    Additional note

    Emulsifier used to soften texture and extend freshness.

    Family watchlist

    Emulsifier many users track.

  4. Sodium diacetateConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernPreservativeWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Preservative

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Preservative and acidity regulator added for shelf life.

    Additional note

    Acidity and preservation helper often used in breads.

    Family watchlist

    Preservative many users want flagged.

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  1. Fumaric acidConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernAcidulantAdditive

    What this is

    Acidulant

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Added acid that helps control flavor and dough behavior.

    Additional note

    Acidulant used for flavor and dough control.

  2. Soy lecithinConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernEmulsifierWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Emulsifier

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Soy-derived emulsifier that helps blend dough components.

    Additional note

    Soy-derived emulsifier added to dough.

    Family watchlist

    Emulsifier from a refined soy source.

  3. Wheat glutenConcern 4/10 — Mild concernIsolated protein

    What this is

    Isolated protein

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Added protein isolate that helps rebuild dough texture.

    Additional note

    Isolated wheat protein added for structure.

  4. Lactic acidConcern 4/10 — Mild concernAcidulantAdditive

    What this is

    Acidulant

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Added acid used to shape flavor and dough acidity.

    Additional note

    Acidulant used for flavor and dough control.

  5. Enriched wheat flour [flour, malted barley flour, reduced iron, niacin, thiamin mononitrate (vitamin B1), riboflavin (vitamin B2), folic acid]Concern 3/10 — Mild concernRefined flour

    What this is

    Refined flour

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Refined grain with fortification, common in sandwich breads.

    Additional note

    Refined wheat with added vitamins and minerals.

  6. SugarConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Added refined sugar in a bread that is meant to be savory.

    Additional note

    Refined sweetener added to the dough.

    Family watchlist

    Refined sweetener many users track.

  7. Fermented wheat flourConcern 3/10 — Mild concernFermented flour

    What this is

    Fermented flour

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Added fermented flour may signal flavor engineering rather than a traditional starter.

    Additional note

    Wheat flour fermented separately, often a flavor or shelf-life helper.

  8. Citric acidConcern 3/10 — Mild concernAcidulantAdditive

    What this is

    Acidulant

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Acidulant that adds tartness and helps preservation.

    Additional note

    Common acidulant used for flavor and preservation.

  9. YeastConcern 1/10 — Very low concernLeavening

    What this is

    Leavening

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Traditional bread ingredient with minimal concern.

    Additional note

    Standard leavening ingredient.

  10. WaterConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Basic recipe ingredient with no concern.

    Additional note

    Plain water.

  11. SaltConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSeasoning

    What this is

    Seasoning

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Traditional bread ingredient.

    Additional note

    Basic seasoning.

This Food Integrity score estimates how close a food's ingredient profile is to simple, recognizable ingredients. It is not a medical safety rating. Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions.

How this product may fit different goals

The same food can look different depending on what matters most to you. Here is a general preview of how this product may align with several common goals.

  • Low Sugar Lifestyle

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Sweetener/sugar on watchlist (see Food Integrity)

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  • Low-Carb Lifestyle

    Watch-outs

    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Low-Carb Lifestyle, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Carb-dense ingredients (Mentions "flour", "wheat flour", "sugar". See ingredients for details.)

    See more for this goal

  • Keto-Style Eating

    Watch-outs

    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Keto-Style Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Carb-dense ingredients (Mentions "flour", "wheat flour", "sugar". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Low Gluten Eating

    Watch-outs

    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Low Gluten Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Gluten-related ingredients (Mentions "wheat", "gluten". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Minimally Processed Eating

    Watch-outs

    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Minimally Processed Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Higher processing level (Highly processed)

    This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.

    See more for this goal

  • Whole-Food Focused Eating

    Watch-outs

    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Whole-Food Focused Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Higher processing level (Highly processed)

    This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.

    See more for this goal

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Understanding the Food Integrity analysis

What the Food Integrity analysis evaluates

The Food Integrity analysis focuses on how a packaged food is formulated and made. It examines processing level, ingredient quality, additives, oils, sweeteners, purity cues, and how clearly a label communicates what is in the product. The Food Integrity Score summarizes that formulation and transparency picture on a 0–100 scale. It is not a full nutrient report and it is not a personalized meal plan.

Why processing, ingredients, and transparency matter

Processing level and ingredient quality shape what you are actually eating beyond calories on the label. Additives, industrial oils, and intense sweeteners can change how clean or heavily engineered a product feels, even when the front of pack looks wholesome. Purity and transparency matter because incomplete or marketing-heavy labeling can hide tradeoffs that only show up when the full ingredient list is reviewed carefully.

Who may prioritize Food Integrity

Some people care mainly about Food Integrity because their dietary goals center on formulation rather than macros alone. Examples include checking vegetarian or vegan suitability, preferring simpler ingredient sources, avoiding certain additives or sweeteners, watching oil choices, or preferring less processed options. For those priorities, the Food Integrity Score can be the more practical first read.

How Food Integrity differs from Longevity

Food Integrity is the focused analysis of processing, ingredients, additives, purity, and transparency. Longevity is the broader analysis of nutritional composition, metabolic and dietary characteristics, processing, and ingredient quality together. Favorable nutrition values do not necessarily mean strong Food Integrity: a product can look balanced on macros yet still rely on heavy processing or additives that the Food Integrity analysis flags in more detail.

Why the two analyses overlap—and why to review Longevity too

The analyses overlap intentionally. Food Integrity–related characteristics contribute to Longevity, and Longevity still benefits from the same ingredient-quality lens. They are not competing verdicts; they answer different questions at different depths. Reviewing the Longevity analysis can add information about nutritional composition, metabolic characteristics, and dietary balance that Food Integrity alone does not emphasize. Looking at both usually gives the most complete understanding of tradeoffs.

Common questions about this product

Is Francisco Sourdough Sliced Bread highly processed?

Food Integrity lists processing level as Highly processed. That reflects formulation and processing signals from the ingredient analysis — not a medical or regulatory classification.

Why are the Longevity and Food Integrity scores different?

Longevity emphasizes nutrition per serving and longer-term dietary alignment. Food Integrity emphasizes ingredients, additives, processing, and label transparency. The same product can score differently on those lenses.

How much fiber is in one serving?

Francisco Sourdough Sliced Bread shows about 0.99g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Francisco Sourdough Sliced Bread: 1g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include sugar. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Low added sugar per serving; Fermented wheat flour adds some sourdough character; Moderate protein for a bread.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Refined enriched wheat flour base; Very low fiber per serving; Soybean oil and multiple additives present.

Who might evaluate this product differently?

People prioritizing different goals (for example lower carbs, higher protein, or minimally processed eating) may weigh the same bakery & bread differently. Use the goal preview on this page, then personalize in KarbCoach for your priorities.

Other published analyses in Bakery & Bread, selected from the same Healthy Food Guide catalog.

Source data and Healthy Food Guide analysis

  1. Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
  2. Healthy Food Guide analysis (Longevity and Food Integrity) — Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards.
  3. How the Longevity Score is calculated
  4. How the Food Integrity Score is calculated
  5. Scoring models: KarbCoach Longevity and Food Integrity.
  6. Independent analysis. No manufacturer affiliation.
  7. Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions. Full sources and safety details.
Label accuracy and safety information

Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions.

Sources, citations & safety

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