Linda Giuca, food editor of the Hartford Courant and I were chatting and — as I now do with all foodies — I asked if she had a product to recommend for Bite of the Best. She recommended Pepperidge Farm® Whole Grain Cinnamon Raisin Swirl Bread that is made with 100% Whole Wheat flour; it has only 100 calories per slice, 2 grams fiber and 1.5 grams total fat. Retail Price: $3.49
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Pepperidge Farm Whole Grain Cinnamon with Raisins Swirl Bread
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I have purchased this product and like it very much. However, your readers should know that it is not 100% whole wheat, as stated. Read the label and you will see that it also contains regular wheat flour (translated: white flour). In addition, it contains other ingredients that are not wonderful: high-fructose corn syrup, for one. I like the product but it could be better — viz., more fiber, perhaps honey instead of corn syrup, and 100% whole wheat instead of a mix. Since it’s the only cinnamon bread out there with any whole grains in it, I bought it and am enjoying it occasionally.
Judy, I’m looking at the product right now. The first ingredient (which is the most abundant — primary — ingredient) is whole wheat flour. Yes, it does contain HFC (high fructose corn syrup) but one slice also contains 3 grams fiber. That’s pretty good for a bread.
I’ll be sure to let the folks at Pepperidge Farm know about your good suggestion (using honey instead of HFC) — and see whether they’d also like to post a comment. Thanks again for yours.
I have tried this and I really like it, but I love raisin bread and do feel like this is a healthier version.
As a self-confessed cinnamon addict, I am always happy to find something with cinnamon in it and/or something I can sprinkle my favorite Vietnamese cinnamon (from penzeys) on. I was thrilled to find this whole wheat version for my cinnamon toast.
I often make toast at work and everyone is magically drawn to sweet smell of cinnamon wafting from the kitchen.
BTW- cinnamon has been shown to have health benefits- particularly for the blood.
So enjoy.
I love the pepperidge farm whole grain cinnamon and raisins bread.I was told that the whole wheat is really white flour; which I try to stay away from,can you tell me if this is true because I need to find a bread without white flour and I love this bread,please pepperidge make your delicious bread tasty and healthy.
Salvatore Tuccillo
p.s you have the best products,thats all I but
I love your whole grain cinamon and raisin bread, but it is so hard to find. Most the time Kroger and Walmart are out of this. Where in Columbus Ohio can I find it all the time. It is the very best.
Pepperidge Farm Whole Grain Cinnamon Swirl Bread is indeed made with 100% whole wheat flour in the bread dough. While there is a small amount of unbleached enriched wheat flour in the cinnamon swirl, the bread itself is made with 100% whole wheat flour. Pepperidge Farm Whole Grain Cinnamon Swirl Bread is also Cholesterol Free, has 0g Trans fat, and it is a good source of fiber!
It is very important to us at Pepperidge Farm to try to keep our products affordable for our consumers. We are always looking for new ways to formulate our products by incorporating the very best ingredients, while also selling products at the lowest possible price. Pepperidge Farm has considered using honey in place of high fructose corn syrup, but the use of honey together with our other high quality ingredients increases the cost for producing the bread, and in turn, increases the cost of bread for Pepperidge Farm consumers.
As requested, below please find a list of stores in the Columbus area where Pepperidge Farm Whole Grain Cinnamon Swirl Bread can be purchased:
Giant Eagle Market, Columbus, OH
Giant Eagle Market, Columbus, OH
Kroger Sav On Store, Columbus, OH
Kroger Store, Columbus, OH
Meijer Supermarket, Columbus, OH
Target Store, Columbus, OH
Giant Eagle Market, Columbus, OH
Kroger Sav On Store, Columbus, OH
Kroger Store, Dublin OH
Kroger Store, Dublin OH
Meijer Supermarket, Dublin OH
Kroger Sav On Store, Grove City, OH
Kroger Store, Grove City, OH
Giant Eagle Market, Hillard, OH
Kroger Store, Pataskla, OH
Kroger Superstore, Reynoldsburg, OH
I have had this bread and it is very good. However,I agree with Judy above. I would like to see honey used instead of high fructose corn syrup. I am willing to pay the increased cost.
I find it very hard to fine the Whole Grain Raisin Cinnamon. Most big chain stores carry Swirl Raisin Cinnamon, but not the Whole Grain. I love the Whole Wheat, but find it very hard to find in any store.
The last time I had to buy Swirl Raisin Cinnamon because they did not have the Whole Wheat.
This is better than a candy bar and better for you.
I suggest you ask the store manager to stock it for you. Seriously, they do listen and try to accommodate their customer’s requests.
1 have been looking for a WALNUT CINNAMON RAISIN BREAD. The last bread bakery here in las vegas that sold this kind of bread went out of business AND NOW I CAN ONLY GET IT IF I MAKE IT IN MY BREAD MAKER – marvis walton
I would love to try the whole grain cinnamon raisin bread. please tell me what stores in suffolk county new york carry it. It can’t find it anywhere.
Pepperidge Farm Says:
March 31st, 2008 at 2:09 pm
No. 8
As requested, below please find a list of stores in the Columbus area where Pepperidge Farm Whole Grain Cinnamon Swirl Bread can be purchased:
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This is No. 8.
These stores may carry it , but believe me they are mostly out of it. The have it , but not the WoleGrain version. Why not make only Whole Grain of this delicious bread.
You don’t have to buy the Pepperidge Farm brand (which is good). Great Harvest Bread on Henderson Road in Columbus has Cinnamon Raisin Walnut Bread Yummier.
I can’t find PepperRidge Farm Whole Grain swirl bread either. Do any stores in Paso Robles, Templeton or Atascadero, CA carry it? I’ve asked at several and although they carry other PF products, no whole grain.
Everyone in our family loves your goldfish crackers in the home made snickysnack mix we eat on the beach in the summer…..but especially my brother and his grandsons, who are also big deer hunters, and I suggest you make a cheese cracker shaped like a little deer…or reindeer to sell through the hunting and holiday season!
Where can I purchase Pepperidge Farm Whole Grain Swirl in Pasadena, CA?
Glenda, I’ve reached out to Pepperidge Farm to respond to your query. So stay tuned.
Glenda,
Unfortunately, we do not sell our Whole Grain Swirl bread in California. Thank you for the inquiry.
Geri Allen
Pepperidge Farm
I love the Pepperidge Farm Whole Grain Cinnamon with Raisins Swirl Bread. It’s definately worth a try!
Dear Customer Service,
My parents live in the State of Washington. Do you have the Pepperidge Farm Whole Grain Cinnamon Swirl available in Bellevue, Washington 98004? If so, which grocery stores have it?
Thank you.
Dear Glenda,
Unfortunately, we do not sell the Pepperidge Farm Whole Grain Swirl bread on the West Coast at all. Thank you for the inquiry.
Pepperidge Farm
I used to enjoy Pepperidge Farm Whole Grain Cinnamon Swirl Bread, but it appears that particular variety has been discontinued. I resigned myself to purchasing the Whole Grain Cinnamon Raisin Swirl as an acceptable substitute. On my last trip to the supermarket it appears as though Pepperidge Farm has changed the Whole Grain to Whole Wheat, and the nutritional content, at least with respect to the fiber, has taken a hit. The new product appears to have two grams of fiber per slice as oppsed to the Whole Grain variety which had three. Not having purchased the product, I can’t recall if there were other nutrtional compromises, but if that’s the case, I will not be purchasing the product any longer.
I am so disappointed that I cannot find the Pepperidge Farm Whole Grain Cinnamon Raisin Bread in my area of Rockville, MD. I don’t care for the Whole Wheat version even though the calories are less. I’ve checked Safeway and Giant and was told that they do not carry this bread anymore.
Dear Dorothy,
The Pepperidge Farm Whole Grain Cinnamon Raisin Bread should be available in your area. Pepperidge Farm did recently change the packaging and made the slices thinner so each slice is now 80 calories. However, the product is the exact same product. We hope this helps. Thank you for your inquiry.
Pepperidge Farm
I realize that the newer packaging for whole wheat is the same product as the whole grain, however, the thicker slices tasted so much better when toasted. Now we must eat three slices to equal two and they don’t taste as good. Thicker breat toasts better than thin because thicker slices stay moist in the middle vs. thinner toasted slices are cruncy all the way through.
I actually found the bread while doing online supermarket shopping.
It’s worth it to me to pay the shipping and handling to get the hard-to-find healthier stuff, but shop around for the shipping fees and buy enough to make it worth it.
I would wish that if you need to combine non-whole grain flour with the whole grain flour that you would play with a recipe that uses brown rice flour or oat flour. And though I’m no fan of corn syrup, well folks, look at the news. Honey’s getting harder to buy. You’d be asking for more than you realize in asking food producers to make a mass switch to honey.
Just me weighing in…
Do you sell the whole wheat cinnamon raisin bread in Charlotte, NC. If so in what stores. We have Bi-Lo, Food Lion, Lowe’s Foods, Harris Teeter and Walmart super centers in our area.
Where can I buy your cinnamon raisin swirl in Sonoma County, CA? I haven’t seen it at Safeway, and I know Raley’s doesn’t carry it.
Also, will you possibly be making it with 100% whole grain instead of whole wheat flour? And, would any of these work instead of the high fructose sugar:
AGAVE NECTAR
JUST LIKE SUGAR
Where can I buy your cinnamon raisin swirl in Sonoma County, CA? I haven’t seen it at Safeway, and I know Raley’s doesn’t carry it?
Can you possibly use: AGAVE NECTAR, JUST LIKE SUGAR, OR STEVIA instead of high fructose sugar?
AND, will you every make it with 100% WHOLE GRAINS instead of whole wheat flour?
I can’t find Pepperidge Farm Whole Grain Cinnamon Swirl bread anywhere here in Central California. Is it available in California or is it strictly an East Coast product.
I asked you three questions, and you didn’t answer any of them. If you
can’t answer my questions, then I am not interested in buying your bread.
I want to know where I can buy the Peppridge Farm Raisin Swirl Bread for my boyfriend who has Multiple Sclerosis. I didn’t find it at either Raley’s or Safeway. I live in Sonoma County, 60 miles north of San Francisco. Thank you.
Dear Portia,
We are looking into where the bread is sold in Charlotte, NC. We will get back to you soon. Thank you for the inquiry.
Pepperidge Farm
Dear Toni,
Pepperidge Farm Whole Grain Cinnamon Swirl is only available in Los Angeles, CA at Ralph’s stores. Thank you for the suggestion regarding Agave nectar, just like sugar, or stevia, as well as 100% whole grains instead of whole wheat flour. However, we are not changing our formula at this time. We appreciate your feedback.
Pepperidge Farm
Dear Anna,
Pepperidge Farm Whole Grain Cinnamon Swirl is only available in California in Los Angeles. It is sold at Ralph’s stores. Thank you for your inquiry.
Pepperidge Farm
To Whom it may concern:
I DID request this action because I never got my questioned answered from
you, and I will not waste any more time trying to find your bread.
I cannot believe that no one could answer my e-mail and tell me where to buy
it in Northern California. I give up.
Hi Toni,
Per our previous comment on 10/13, Pepperidge Farm Whole Grain Cinnamon Swirl is not available in Northern California. It is only available in California in Los Angeles at Ralph’s stores. We apologize for any confusion.
Pepperidge Farm
I live in Mesa, Az. 85209, and would like a retail outlet that carries your cinnamon swirl bread.
Thanks,
Carolyn
Hi,
Where can I get Pepperidge Farm products in Las Vegas, and specically where can I get the Cinnamon Raisin Swirl that is advertised on television here in Las Vegas. Have searched several markets without success. Thank you for your reply.
Maudie Robinson
Dear Maudie,
Unfortunately, our Cinnamon Raisin Swirl bread is only available in Los Angeles that far west and is therefore not available in Las Vegas. We’re sorry for the inconvenience. Thank you for your inquiry.
Pepperidge Farm
Hello, could you please tell me where I can find the Pepperidge Farm Whole Grain Cinnamon Raisin Swirl bread in the Milwaukee, Wisconsin area (our zip code is 54129). Thank you!
Hello, could you please tell me where I can find the Pepperidge Farm Whole Grain Cinnamon Raisin Swirl bread in the Noblesville, IN or Indianapolis, IN – North Side area (our zip code is 46062). Thank you!
I also LOVE the Whole Wheat Cinnamon Swirl Bread. It is very moist for a whole wheat bread. I agree with others that the thicker slices were better. I am having trouble getting this bread. My local Shoprite carries it every so often, but they don’t keep it stocked on a regular basis. I did ask them to stock it, but they told me “they only stock what they can get the best deals on.” So, I guess it doesn’t really matter what the customer wants! When they do have it, they only put out a limited amount of loaves. I wish everyone would try it – it is really great and so much better for you than the white swirl bread. Maybe if it becomes popular, they will stock it more. I live in Mullica Hill, NJ Is there any other stores where I can find this delicious bread?? Thanks!
Hello Molly! We are so glad to hear such enthusiasm for Pepperidge Farm Cinnamon Swirl Bread. Unfortunately, the Whole Wheat Cinnamon Swirl Bread has been discontinued, but we still do produce the 100% Whole Wheat Cinnamon Swirl Bread with Raisins. All varieties of Pepperidge Farm Cinnamon Swirl Bread should be readily available in the Mullica Hill- and Philadelphia Metro-areas. For more specific product inquiries, feel free to contact Pepperidge Farm Customer Service at 1-888-737-7374.
is the grain raisin bread available in the new orleans area
What stores or markets in Orange County CA (specifically Santa Ana, CA) sell Pepperidge Farms breads and other products ?
Hi Shelita! We are happy to inform you that Pepperidge Farm Whole Grain Cinnamon with Raisins Swirl Bread is available in the New Orleans area. For information on specific retailers, please feel free to contact Pepperidge Farm Customer Service at 1-888-737-7374. Thank you!
Hello Joanne! Unfortunately, Pepperidge Farm fresh bakery products are not sold in the state of California. For more specific product inquiries, feel free to contact Pepperidge Farm Customer Service at 1-888-737-7374. Thanks!
I am glad that you sell a cinnamon bread without the rasins I love it I started eating it for breakfast everyday now I will eat it anytime of the day. Thanks for making this bread I was not a bread eater but once you try this one you can not turn away.
Thanks Luv of NC