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Grandma Sycamore's Home-Maid Bread Sunflower & Honey Bread: Food Integrity analysis

Updated 2026-10-19 · Grandma Sycamore's Home-Maid Bread

Quick answer

High integrity

Grandma Sycamore's Home-Maid Bread sunflower & honey bread received a Food Integrity Score of 80 out of 100 (high integrity). This reflects lightly processed and moderate additive load. This reads like a commercial sandwich loaf with recognizable core ingredients like honey, sunflower seeds, and bulgur, but it leans on emulsifiers and refined flour to hold its texture. It is fine to eat occasionally, and a homemade-style loaf would be the simpler choice for everyday eating. Main considerations include emulsifiers datem and soy lecithin add formulation, enriched wheat flour and wheat gluten are refined inputs, and added sugar appears alongside honey. Simpler options: Choose a loaf with whole wheat flour and no emulsifiers; look for bread with fewer dough conditioners and added sweeteners.

Food Integrity Score 80/100

What stood out on the label?

  • Lightly processed
  • Moderate additive load
  • Transparency: High

What to watch?

  • Emulsifiers DATEM and soy lecithin add formulation
  • Enriched wheat flour and wheat gluten are refined inputs
  • Added sugar appears alongside honey

Simpler options to consider

  • Choose a loaf with whole wheat flour and no emulsifiers
  • Look for bread with fewer dough conditioners and added sweeteners

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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Grandma Sycamore's Home-Maid Bread Sunflower & Honey Bread
Category
Bakery & Bread (source: Breads & Buns)
GTIN / UPC
00078700017994
Serving size
40 g (1 slice)
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

Sunflower & Honey Bread

Grandma Sycamore's Home-Maid Bread

High integrity

Warning Signs

DATEM and soy lecithin are emulsifiers doing dough-structure work, and enriched wheat flour is refined.

Consider This

Dough conditioners and emulsifiers like DATEM are typical of factory-formulated sandwich bread rather than home baking.

Good Substitutes

Try a simple loaf made from whole wheat flour, water, yeast, salt, and honey with no emulsifiers.

Overall Assessment

High integrity

This reads like a commercial sandwich loaf with recognizable core ingredients like honey, sunflower seeds, and bulgur, but it leans on emulsifiers and refined flour to hold its texture. It is fine to eat occasionally, and a homemade-style loaf would be the simpler choice for everyday eating.

Key Highlights

What stood out

  • Emulsifiers DATEM and soy lecithin add formulation.
  • Enriched wheat flour and wheat gluten are refined inputs.
  • Added sugar appears alongside honey.

Family Watchlist

Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.

  • DATEM — Emulsifier used for dough structure.
  • Soy lecithin — Soy-derived emulsifier.
  • Sugar — Refined added sweetener.

Highest concern ingredients

  • DATEM (6/10) — Emulsifier used for dough structure.
  • Soy lecithin (5/10) — Soy-derived emulsifier for texture.
  • Enriched wheat flour (4/10) — Refined flour with fortification.

Better choice tips

  • Choose a loaf with whole wheat flour and no emulsifiers.
  • Look for bread with fewer dough conditioners and added sweeteners.

Ingredients

Ingredient list

ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR [FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, REDUCED IRON, NIACIN, THIAMIN MONONITRATE (VITAMIN B1), RIBOFLAVIN (VITAMIN B2), FOLIC ACID], WATER, BULGUR WHEAT, SUNFLOWER SEEDS, HONEY, SUGAR, YEAST, MOLASSES, WHEAT GLUTEN, CULTURED WHEAT FLOUR, SALT, POTATO FLAKES, GRAIN VINEGAR, DATEM, SOY LECITHIN, CITRIC ACID.

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

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

  1. DATEMConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernEmulsifierWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Emulsifier

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Emulsifier used mainly for dough structure and shelf life.

    Additional note

    Dough emulsifier that strengthens structure.

    Family watchlist

    Emulsifier used for texture and structure.

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

    What this is

    Emulsifier

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Emulsifier used for texture and dough handling.

    Additional note

    Soy-derived emulsifier for dough.

    Family watchlist

    Emulsifier derived from soy.

  3. Enriched wheat flour [flour, malted barley flour, reduced iron, niacin, thiamin mononitrate (vitamin B1), riboflavin (vitamin B2), folic acid]Concern 4/10 — Mild concernRefined flour

    What this is

    Refined flour

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Refined grain with fortification; common but less whole.

    Additional note

    Refined wheat flour with added vitamins and minerals.

  4. Wheat glutenConcern 4/10 — Mild concernIsolated protein

    What this is

    Isolated protein

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Isolated protein added to build dough structure.

    Additional note

    Isolated wheat protein used for structure.

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  1. SugarConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Refined sweetener some users may want to track.

    Additional note

    Refined sugar added for sweetness and browning.

    Family watchlist

    Refined added sweetener.

  2. Potato flakesConcern 3/10 — Mild concernTexture helper

    What this is

    Texture helper

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Processed potato ingredient used for texture.

    Additional note

    Dehydrated potato used for softness and moisture.

  3. Citric acidConcern 3/10 — Mild concernAcidulantAdditive

    What this is

    Acidulant

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Common acidulant with modest formulation role.

    Additional note

    Acidulant used for flavor and preservation.

  4. MolassesConcern 2/10 — Very low concernSweetener

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Sweetener byproduct with mild refinement.

    Additional note

    Syrup byproduct of sugar processing.

  5. Cultured wheat flourConcern 2/10 — Very low concernCultured flour

    What this is

    Cultured flour

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Fermented flour, mild processing for flavor.

    Additional note

    Fermented wheat flour for flavor and acidity.

  6. HoneyConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSweetener

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Natural sweetener, though still added sugar.

    Additional note

    Natural sweetener with a mild sugar profile.

  7. Grain vinegarConcern 1/10 — Very low concernAcidulant

    What this is

    Acidulant

    Processing category

    Processed

    Why it matters

    Mild acidulant with low concern.

    Additional note

    Vinegar from grain fermentation.

  8. WaterConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Basic baking base with no concern.

    Additional note

    Plain water.

  9. Bulgur wheatConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole grain

    What this is

    Whole grain

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Recognizable whole grain adding texture.

    Additional note

    Cracked whole wheat grain.

  10. Sunflower seedsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Whole seed adds recognizable texture and flavor.

    Additional note

    Recognizable seed ingredient.

  11. YeastConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Traditional baking ingredient.

    Additional note

    Standard leavening agent.

  12. SaltConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Basic seasoning with no concern.

    Additional note

    Basic seasoning.

This Food Integrity score estimates how close a food appears to a simple, recognizable, high-integrity ingredient profile. 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.

  • Heart-Healthy Eating

    Supportive

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Heart-friendly fat ingredients (Mentions "sunflower seed". See ingredients for details.)

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  • 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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  • Athletic Fueling

    Supportive

    Athletic Performance

    For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Carb fueling ingredients (Mentions "honey". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Vegan

    Watch-outs

    Dietary Patterns

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

    A consideration: Animal-derived ingredients (Mentions "honey". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Plant-Based

    Watch-outs

    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Plant-Based, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Animal-derived ingredients (Mentions "honey". See ingredients for details.)

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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

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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 Grandma Sycamore's Home-Maid Bread Sunflower & Honey Bread highly processed?

Food Integrity lists processing level as Lightly 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?

Grandma Sycamore's Home-Maid Bread Sunflower & Honey Bread shows about 1g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Grandma Sycamore's Home-Maid Bread Sunflower & Honey Bread: 3g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include Honey, Sugar. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Contains bulgur wheat and sunflower seeds; Short, recognizable ingredient list; Low saturated fat per serving.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Enriched refined wheat flour is the main ingredient; Added sugar and honey present; Fiber is modest at 1 g per slice.

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.

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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.
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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.

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