Whole Grain Bread

Schmidt Old Tyme

100% Whole Wheat Bread

Poor Low confidence

Score breakdown

Ingredient Integrity 30

Hydrogenated oils and calcium propionate violate category standards despite whole wheat base.

Processing Level 25

Highly processed with chemical preservatives, emulsifiers, and refined wheat starch.

Evidence & Transparency 10

No sourcing disclosure for grains, farming practices, or supply chain transparency.

Product Quality 28

Contains hydrogenated soybean oil, a hard disqualifier for whole grain bread.

Full details

Ingredients

Whole Wheat FlourWaterWheat GlutenYeastContains less than 2% of each of the following: SugarSoybean OilSaltCalcium CarbonateDried MolassesWheat FlourWheat StarchHoneyCalcium Propionate (A Preservative)Distilled MonoglyceridesGuar GumVegetable Oil (Contains one or more of the following: Canola OilSoybean OilHigh Oleic Soybean Oil)Hydrogenated Soybean OilEnzymesAscorbic Acid(Dough Conditioner)Soy LecithinSunflower Lecithin. Contains: Wheat and Soy. Manufactured on shared equipment that also processes products containing Milk. May contain Milk.

Sourcing

Manufactured by Schmidt Baking Company (part of H&S Bakery family). The brand emphasizes its Old-World recipe heritage dating to 1886. Primary ingredient sourcing details not disclosed beyond standard commodity ingredients (whole wheat flour, soybean oil, wheat gluten). No specific farm-to-table or regional sourcing claims made on official product pages or retailer listings.

Transparency notes

Full ingredient disclosure on manufacturer website with detailed allergen information and shared equipment processing notes. Nutrition facts fully disclosed including whole grain content per serving. No organic, non-GMO, or other third-party certifications found. Country of origin not explicitly labeled on product pages reviewed.

Origin Not explicitly stated; Schmidt Baking Company is a U.S.-based manufacturer
Last verified June 2026