Little Northern Bakehouse Classic Dinner Rolls
Why It Scored This Way
A mixed nutrition profile and more processed formulation give this product some useful qualities, but also meaningful limitations.
- Saturated Fat
- Added Sugar
- Protein
Verdict
Little Northern Bakehouse Dinner Rolls, Gluten Free, Classic are soft, pre-baked rolls intended for those avoiding gluten. Their main strength is the absence of saturated fat, while their main tradeoff is a heavily formulated profile. Overall, they provide a convenient way to add bread to a meal when specific dietary restrictions are a priority.
How to Use This
Best included occasionally, a few times per month, within a balanced diet and in controlled portions. Serve them warmed alongside a hearty vegetable stew or a plant-based roast dinner.
Nutrition Overview
The label shows a low density of protein and fiber relative to the calories. Sodium levels are moderate, and each serving contains a small amount of added sugar.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 100 | Per serving |
| Total Fat | 2.5g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | — |
| Sodium | 160mg | 7% |
| Total Carbs | 19g | 7% |
| Dietary Fiber | 2g | 7% |
| Total Sugars | 2g | — |
| Added Sugars | 2g | 4% |
| Protein | 1g | — |
| Vitamin D | 0mcg | 0% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 18mg | 0% |
Ingredient Analysis
These rolls are built from a blend of modified starches and rice flour, with sunflower oil and cane sugar providing texture. The structure is maintained through the use of psyllium husk and several industrial gums, including modified cellulose.
Ingredients
Water, Gluten-Free Flour Blend (Modified Tapioca Starch, Potato Starch, Corn Starch, Brown Rice Flour), Sunflower Oil, Cane Sugar, Psyllium Husk, Yeast, Dextrose, Modified Cellulose, Pea Fiber, Salt, Rice Bran, Cultured Cane Sugar, Vinegar, Baking Powder (Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Monocalcium Phosphate), Cellulose Gum.
