Sandwich bread facts for kids
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Sandwich bread is a type of bread made especially for sandwiches. It comes in many kinds, like white, whole wheat, sourdough, rye, and multigrain.
Most sandwich bread you find is made in factories and already sliced. However, any loaf of bread shaped similarly can be used for sandwiches if you slice it yourself. This bread is often made to be easy to slice cleanly. It usually has a fine, soft texture and is light.
Sandwich bread is designed to hold fillings well. This helps reduce drips and messes when you eat your sandwich. Some types are made so they don't crumble easily or get too hard or dry.
Sometimes, "sandwich bread" refers to the square, sliced white or wheat bread. This kind is perfect for holding square lunch meats. The bread used for small, fancy finger sandwiches is also sometimes called sandwich bread. Pain de mie is another name for a special kind of sandwich loaf.
The Story of Sandwich Bread
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In the 1930s in the United States, the term "sandwich loaf" simply meant sliced bread. Today, many people in the U.S. call white bread like Wonder Bread "sandwich bread."
Wonder Bread once made a special "Wonder Round sandwich bread." It was shaped like a circle to go with round cold cuts or hamburgers. But people didn't buy it much, so it was stopped. Historically, American sandwich breads often included fat from milk or oil to make them richer.
Some breads are sliced thinner than usual. These are often sold as "sandwich bread."
Who Makes Sandwich Bread?
Many companies in the U.S. make sandwich bread. Some well-known ones include Wonder, Pepperidge Farm, and Nature's Pride. Even some grocery stores, like H-E-B in Texas, have their own brands of sandwich bread.
In India, the Bonn Group of Industries makes a product called Super Sandwich Bread. In Hong Kong, Tai Pan Bread and Cakes Co. also produces sandwich bread. Most sandwich breads made in large amounts are sliced before they are put into packages.
