Review of 'Stonemill' Sourdough Bread (Belgian Whole Wheat)

Stonemill -- Sourdough (Belgian Whole Wheat) (vegan)
Overall Rating: 4.5/5
Summary: Typical of Stonemill breads, this new product (not yet listed on the official website) is very fresh and soft. It's not overly dense, yet it's very filling. It has a hearty flavour and a nice, crisp crust after toasting. The nutritional profile is great and there are no preservatives. I'll definitely be buying this again, especially since it's a great brand to support (see brand info below).

Where to buy: Fortinos, Metro, Sobeys, Costco, Wal-Mart, Longos

Ingredients: whole grain wheat flour, unbleached wheat flour, water, whole rye flour, wheat bran, yeast, apple cider vinegar, sea salt, cultured wheat starch, sourdough (whole grain rye flour, water, bacterial culture), durum semolina.

Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 2 slices
Calories: 140
Fat: .5
     Saturated: .1g
     Trans: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 220mg
Carbohydrate: 27g
     Fibre: 2g
     Sugars: 1g
Protein: 5g
Iron: 15%

Yay, no preservatives :) This does mean I have to keep it refrigerated, but that doesn't bother me in the least. Most people go through breads very quickly anyway, so preservative-free breads shouldn't be a hassle (maybe a little more expensive, though).

The nutritional facts are great -- I'm happy with the 5g of protein and there's zero cholesterol and almost no fat. The fibre content is a little low, however I've been making an avocado spread (avocado + honey blend), which adds about 5g of fibre.

Check out Stonemill's Healthy Recipes.

Brand (stonemillbakehouse.com):

• 100% natural ingredients - with no preservatives and additives
•  Baked with 100% Green Power
• 8–point climate solution action plan
• "Stonemill is actively seeking partnerships with Ontario farmers to source locally grown ingredients and to grow grain according to Stonemill specification through low impact and transitional farming."
• "Whenever possible, Stonemill is using raw ingredients that are grown in Ontario."
• "Over the past year Stonemill has reduced its electrical consumption by over 12 per cent."
• "Stonemill’s cleaning products are all phosphate–free.