Trader Joe’s Baladi Egyptian Sourdough Pocket Bread
Why It Scored This Way
Good overall nutrition gives this product clear value, though some processing or minor tradeoffs keep it from ranking higher.
- Protein
- Fiber
- Added Sugar
- Sodium
Verdict
Trader Joe’s Baladi Egyptian Sourdough Pocket Bread is a traditional-style flatbread with a hollow center for fillings. Its main strength is a simple formulation, while its main tradeoff is a more formulated profile than a basic home-baked loaf. Overall, it serves as a convenient vessel for savory plant-based meals.
How to Use This
Suitable for regular use a few times per week within a balanced diet, especially as part of a complete meal. Fill it with hummus, roasted vegetables, and fresh greens for a portable lunch wrap.
Nutrition Overview
The profile is balanced for a bread product, offering a meaningful amount of protein and fiber per serving. Sodium levels are moderate, and there are no added sugars.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 180 | Per serving |
| Total Fat | 0.5g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | — |
| Sodium | 160mg | 7% |
| Total Carbs | 35g | 13% |
| Dietary Fiber | 3g | 11% |
| Total Sugars | 2g | — |
| Added Sugars | 0g | 0% |
| Protein | 7g | — |
Ingredient Analysis
This bread is built from wheat flour, wheat bran, and a sourdough culture. The use of a dried sourdough mix and dough conditioners increases the processing level compared to a standard artisanal sourdough.
Ingredients
WHEAT FLOUR, WATER, WHEAT BRAN, SOURDOUGH CULTURE (DRIED SOURDOUGH [CULTURED WHEAT FLOUR, CULTURED RYE FLOUR], YEAST, ASCORBIC ACID [DOUGH CONDITIONER] ENZYME), SALT
