frequently asked questions
Organic
There are no peanuts or peanut oil at Rudi’s Organic Bakery.
All of Rudi’s Organic Breads are egg-free* and dairy-free**.
*Please note Rudi’s Gluten-Free Breakfast Sandwiches and Brioche Buns do contain egg.
**Please note Rudi’s Texas Toast and Breakfast Sandwiches contain dairy.
No, Rudi’s uses trans fat free oils in our breads – organic high oleic expeller-pressed sunflower oil which is cold pressed without the use of chemical solvents.
Rudi’s Organic breads are made in small batches rather than mass-produced like some of our conventional competitors. Our baking processes create delicious, nutritious breads but not all the loaves look the same. Yeast can form bubbles of gas, creating an air pocket. This old dough process is what gives our products their distinct flavor.
Please note Rudi’s Texas Toast and Breakfast Sandwiches are not kosher certified.
Yes, Rudi’s Organic breads are vegan with the exception of the following varieties that contain honey: Honey Sweet Whole Wheat and Spelt Tortillas.
Please note Rudi’s Texas Toast products are not vegan, they contain dairy. Rudi’s Breakfast Sandwiches are not vegan, they contain egg, dairy, and meat. Rudi’s Gluten-Free Sourdough White, Homestyle Original, Homestyle Multigrain, and Cinnamon Raisin Breads are also vegan. Rudi’s Brioche Buns are not vegan as they include eggs.
Rudi’s Organic Bakery uses a patented process to delay staling that guarantees product satisfaction above and beyond other organic breads. Once thawed, the sandwich breads have a 7-day ‘sell-by’ code life with an additional 3 days for home consumption. The artisan breads, spelt bread, hamburger buns and hot dog rolls have a 5-day ‘sell-by’ code life with an additional 2-3 days for home consumption.
PLEASE DO NOT REFRIGERATE OUR BREADS – refrigeration only dries out our bread faster.
The Spelt Tortillas are different and will last 7-10 days in your refrigerator after purchase.
We recommend freezing the bread if you are not going to consume the loaf within the week. Refrigerating the bread causes it to dry out quickly.
Spelt (Triticum spelta) is an ancient relative of wheat (Triticum aestivum). Often, people with wheat allergies can tolerate Spelt bread. Spelt has a higher protein content than modern wheat. Spelt is also loaded with complex carbohydrates and for some people it is easier to digest than wheat.
Spelt does contain its own spelt gluten, which is important for those that cannot tolerate gluten from any source.
Trans fats are formed during hydrogenation or partial hydrogenation of oils. Hydrogenation is a process that changes the structure of a fat to increase shelf life and stability of foods containing those fats or oils. Trans fats, like saturated fats, raise LDL or “bad” cholesterol levels – which increases your risk for coronary heart disease.
Experts recommend limiting trans fat intake as much as possible. Trans fats are commonly found in processed snack foods including crackers, cookies, cakes and fried foods.
Unlike its conventional counterparts, Rudi’s breads, buns and tortillas are made without any artificial ingredients or preservatives. It’s these preservatives that increase the shelf life of a product. Rudi’s products are made with the highest-quality ingredients, for optimal freshness and taste from the supermarket to your home.
Please note Rudi’s Texas Toast products are not vegan, they contain dairy. Rudi’s Breakfast Sandwiches are not vegan, they contain egg, dairy, and meat. Rudi’s Gluten-Free breads are not vegan, they contain egg white and organic honey.
High oleic sunflower oil is free of trans fats and high in monounsaturated fatty acids. Monounsaturated fatty acids help lower LDL or “bad” cholesterol, thus reducing the risk for heart disease.
Rudi’s Organic Bakery uses cold pressed high oleic sunflower oil because less nutrients are lost in the cold pressed extraction of the oil. Cold pressed organic high oleic sunflower oil also adds a wonderful flavor to our products.
Gluten free
Our master bakers worked extensively with gluten-free experts and consumers to develop breads that have the same taste, look and feel of regular bread – you don’t have to give anything up to go gluten-free.
Although we’re not able to share our proprietary recipes, what we can tell you is that our master bakers worked with gluten-free experts for more than 15 months to get our formulas to taste like real bread. Our passion is baking better bread and we’ve been doing it since 1976. We used our extensive baking experience to create gluten-free bread that tastes and feels like the real thing.
Although our gluten-free products are not certified organic, they do contain entirely natural ingredients. Plus, they are all-natural – you won’t find any artificial chemicals or preservatives in our breads. While we do believe we developed the best-tasting gluten-free bread on the market, it was also important to us that we keep the breads affordable so the whole family can truly enjoy bread again.
Please note our Gluten-Free Texas Toast and Breakfast Sandwiches are not non-GMO.
Please note our Gluten-Free Tortillas, Gluten-Free Texas Toast and Breakfast Sandwiches are not kosher certified.
Xanthan gum is a food additive that is produced by fermentation of glucose or sucrose. It’s commonly used in gluten-free baking products and helps give the dough a “stickiness” that would otherwise be achieved with gluten.
Potato extract is unrefined potato starch. It contains more of the natural minerals and non-starch plant components than purified starch. The comparison is similar to whole wheat flour vs refined white flour.
Inulin is a form of soluble fiber that is derived from plants. The inulin in our gluten-free breads comes from organic agave plants.
No, our gluten-free breads contain egg white and organic honey.
Rudi’s Gluten-Free Bakery breads can stay fresh in your freezer for up to six months. Plus, our bread can also be left out on the shelf for up to four days before they begin to dry out. If your bread does dry out, put it in the toaster to create that soft texture again.
Please note that Rudi’s Texas Toast contains dairy, and Rudi’s Breakfast Sandwiches contain dairy and egg.
Our passion is baking better bread and we’ve been doing it since 1976. We used our extensive baking experience to create gluten-free bread that tastes and feels like the real thing without you having to toast it to eat it.
We recommend freezing our gluten-free breads to lock in their moisture and freshness. However, our bread can also be left out on the shelf for up to four days before they begin to dry out.
Yes! Our dedicated gluten-free bakery features state-of-the-art equipment and ovens that enable Rudi’s to continue to grow with the market. Rudi’s Organic and Gluten-Free products are available nationally at natural foods stores and select mainstream supermarkets. The dedicated gluten-free bakery allows us to better meet growing retailer demands for our products as well as ensure the highest level of consumer safety.
Here are the additional actions we take upon ourselves to ensure the unmatched safety of our products:
• Our organic and gluten free equipment is color-coded for easy segregation
• All incoming ingredients are also tested and certified to be gluten free
• As part of our gluten free certification, every batch of our gluten free bread is tested and must test below <5 ppm of gluten for distribution
• We also send product to an outside lab to validate our test results and ensure we have less than 5 ppm of gluten
Rudi’s Gluten-Free breads are certified gluten-free and carry the recognizable Gluten Free Certification Organization (GFCO) GF Symbol. We worked extensively with gluten-free experts to make sure we’re making products that are safe and do not contain gluten. Rudi’s goes above and beyond the standard for gluten-free certification by testing every batch of our gluten-free bread below <5 ppm of gluten from two different sources before we distribute.
Rudi’s Gluten-Free breads are certified gluten-free and carry the recognizable Gluten Free Certification Organization (GFCO) GF Symbol. This certification means we have worked with gluten-free experts to make sure we’re making products that are safe and do not contain gluten.
Gluten Free Certification Organization (GFCO) provides an independent service to supervise gluten-free food production according to a consistent, defined, science-based standard that is confirmed by field inspections, in order to achieve heightened consumer confidence and safety.
Rudi’s goes above and beyond the standard for gluten-free certification by testing every batch of our gluten-free bread below 5 ppm of gluten from two different sources before we distribute. In addition, all incoming ingredients are tested and certified to be gluten-free. We also send product to an outside lab to validate our internal test results and ensure we have less than 5 ppm of gluten.
AVAILABILITY
No, we do not have an on-line store at this website. Please visit our WHERE TO BUY page to find the closest store in your area.
