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La Brea Bakery Sliced White Artisan Sandwich Bread: Food Integrity analysis

Updated 2026-10-19 · La Brea Bakery

Quick answer

Lower integrity

La Brea Bakery sliced white artisan sandwich bread received a Food Integrity Score of 52 out of 100 (lower integrity). This reflects highly processed and moderate additive load. This gluten-free sandwich bread reads more like a food-engineering project than a simple recipe, with several stacked texture and structure helpers (modified cellulose gum, xanthan gum, psyllium, modified tapioca starch) doing the work that real bread would do on its own. Refined starches, canola oil, and sugar add to the formulation load. It is fine as an occasional sandwich option, but it is not something to lean on as a simple everyday staple if you prefer short ingredient lists. Main considerations include multiple gums and modified starches for texture, refined canola oil and invert sugar, and vague enzyme and blend grouping. Simpler options: Choose a bread with fewer gums and starch blends; look for simple flour, water, yeast, salt, and a plain oil list.

Food Integrity Score 52/100

What stood out on the label?

  • Highly processed
  • Moderate additive load
  • Transparency: Medium

What to watch?

  • Multiple gums and modified starches for texture
  • Refined canola oil and invert sugar
  • Vague enzyme and blend grouping

Simpler options to consider

  • Choose a bread with fewer gums and starch blends
  • Look for simple flour, water, yeast, salt, and a plain oil list

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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
La Brea Bakery Sliced White Artisan Sandwich Bread
Category
Bakery & Bread (source: Breads & Buns)
GTIN / UPC
00013087901207
Serving size
49 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

Sliced White Artisan Sandwich Bread

La Brea Bakery

Lower integrity

ANALYSIS DETAILS Warning Signs

Modified cellulose gum, xanthan gum, and modified tapioca starch show up as texture helpers doing heavy lifting here.

Consider This

Canola oil, invert sugar, and cultured corn syrup solids point to a refined, formulation-oriented ingredient profile.

Good Substitutes

Look for a bread with a short list of flour, water, yeast, salt, and a simple oil instead of gums and starches.

Overall Assessment

Lower integrity

This gluten-free sandwich bread reads more like a food-engineering project than a simple recipe, with several stacked texture and structure helpers (modified cellulose gum, xanthan gum, psyllium, modified tapioca starch) doing the work that real bread would do on its own. Refined starches, canola oil, and sugar add to the formulation load. It is fine as an occasional sandwich option, but it is not something to lean on as a simple everyday staple if you prefer short ingredient lists.

Key Highlights

What stood out

  • Multiple gums and modified starches for texture
  • Refined canola oil and invert sugar
  • Vague enzyme and blend grouping

Family Watchlist

Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.

  • Canola oil — Refined seed oil
  • Modified cellulose gum — Texture gum
  • Xanthan gum — Texture gum
  • Enzymes — Unspecified source

Highest concern ingredients

  • Modified cellulose gum (7/10) — Texture-engineering gum.
  • Xanthan gum (7/10) — Texture-engineering gum.
  • Canola oil (6/10) — Refined seed oil.

Better choice tips

  • Choose a bread with fewer gums and starch blends
  • Look for simple flour, water, yeast, salt, and a plain oil list

Ingredients

Ingredient list

WATER, GLUTEN-FREE BLEND (CORN STARCH, MODIFIED TAPIOCA STARCH, TAPIOCA STARCH, POTATO STARCH, SORGHUM FLOUR, RICE FOUR, AMARANTH FLOUR), CANOLA OIL, SUGAR, PSYLLIUM, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: YEAST, DRIED EGG WHITE, INVERT SUGAR, MODIFIED CELLULOSE GUM, SALT, CULTURED CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, CELLULOSE POWDER, XANTHAN GUM, ENZYMES, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID.

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

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

  1. Modified cellulose gumConcern 7/10 — Higher concernThickenerWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Thickener

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Gums are texture-engineering additives many users prefer to avoid.

    Additional note

    Modified cellulose gum used for texture and moisture retention.

    Family watchlist

    Modified gum thickener.

  2. Xanthan gumConcern 7/10 — Higher concernThickenerWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Thickener

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Gums are common texture helpers in gluten-free breads.

    Additional note

    Fermentation-derived gum used for structure and moisture.

    Family watchlist

    Texture gum.

  3. Canola oilConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernRefined oilWatchlist

    What this is

    Refined oil

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Refined seed oils are commonly flagged by users who avoid industrial oils.

    Additional note

    Refined seed oil used for tenderness and moisture.

    Family watchlist

    Refined seed oil.

  4. Gluten-free blend (corn starch, modified tapioca starch, tapioca starch, potato starch, sorghum flour, rice flour, amaranth flour)Concern 5/10 — Moderate concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Vague label term

    What this is

    Vague ingredient

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Blended refined starches and a modified starch replace whole-grain structure.

    Additional note

    Multi-starch blend with modified tapioca starch; vague grouping.

    Family watchlist

    Modified starch and vague blend grouping.

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  1. Invert sugarConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernSweetenerWatchlist

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    A processed sugar syrup adds to the refined sweetener load.

    Additional note

    Processed sugar syrup for moisture and browning.

    Family watchlist

    Refined sweetener syrup.

  2. Cultured corn syrup solidsConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernIngredientWatchlist

    What this is

    Ingredient

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Processed corn derivative used for flavor and browning.

    Additional note

    Processed corn-derived solids with a cultured fermentation step.

    Family watchlist

    Processed corn syrup derivative.

  3. Cellulose powderConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernFiberWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Fiber

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Powdered cellulose is a processed bulking agent.

    Additional note

    Powdered plant fiber used as a bulking and texture agent.

    Family watchlist

    Bulking agent.

  4. EnzymesConcern 4/10 — Mild concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Vague label term

    What this is

    Vague ingredient

    Processing category

    Unknown / not listed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Unspecified enzymes are a vague processing aid that may be worth a closer look.

    Additional note

    Source and type unspecified; vague processing aid.

    Family watchlist

    Unspecified enzyme source.

  5. SugarConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetener

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Ingredient concern

    Why it matters

    Refined sugar is a common sweetener worth noting in a bread.

    Additional note

    Refined sweetener added for flavor and browning.

  6. PsylliumConcern 3/10 — Mild concernFiber

    What this is

    Fiber

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Used to mimic gluten structure in gluten-free breads.

    Additional note

    Isolated fiber used as a structure helper.

  7. Dried egg whiteConcern 2/10 — Very low concernProtein

    What this is

    Protein

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Dried form of a common baking ingredient.

    Additional note

    Dried egg protein used for structure.

  8. NiacinConcern 2/10 — Very low concernVitamin

    What this is

    Vitamin

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Added vitamin typical of enriched grain products.

    Additional note

    Added vitamin for enrichment.

  9. Reduced ironConcern 2/10 — Very low concernMineral

    What this is

    Mineral

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Added mineral typical of enriched grain products.

    Additional note

    Added mineral for enrichment.

  10. Thiamine mononitrateConcern 2/10 — Very low concernVitamin

    What this is

    Vitamin

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Added vitamin typical of enriched grain products.

    Additional note

    Added vitamin B1 for enrichment.

  11. RiboflavinConcern 2/10 — Very low concernVitamin

    What this is

    Vitamin

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Added vitamin typical of enriched grain products.

    Additional note

    Added vitamin B2 for enrichment.

  12. Folic acidConcern 2/10 — Very low concernVitamin

    What this is

    Vitamin

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Added vitamin typical of enriched grain products.

    Additional note

    Added vitamin B9 for enrichment.

  13. WaterConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Plain water is a neutral base ingredient.

    Additional note

    Basic hydration for the dough.

  14. YeastConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Traditional bread leavening ingredient.

    Additional note

    Standard leavening organism.

  15. SaltConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Plain salt is a simple kitchen staple.

    Additional note

    Basic seasoning and flavor ingredient.

This Food Integrity score estimates how close a food appears to a simple, recognizable 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

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  • Heart-Healthy Eating

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic Health

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

    A consideration: Added-sodium ingredients (Mentions "salt". See ingredients for details.)

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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 "rice". 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 "egg". 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 "egg". 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", "rice", "corn syrup". See ingredients for details.)

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  • 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", "rice", "corn syrup". See ingredients for details.)

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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 La Brea Bakery Sliced White Artisan Sandwich 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?

La Brea Bakery Sliced White Artisan Sandwich Bread shows about 2.01g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

La Brea Bakery Sliced White Artisan Sandwich Bread: 3g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include Sugar, Invert sugar. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Relatively low saturated fat per serving; Some fiber from psyllium and sorghum; Contains a few enriched vitamins.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Refined starch blend is the main ingredient; Added sugar and invert sugar present; Canola oil is a prominent seed oil.

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.

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