Dempster's 100% Whole Wheat Bread

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Dempster's 100% Whole Wheat Bread is a 675 g loaf made with whole grain whole wheat flour including the germ. It uses simple ingredients with no artificial flavours or colours, giving you the classic Dempster's taste plus fibre from whole wheat.

This loaf works for everyday sandwiches, grilled cheese, toast with eggs, or any meal where you want a soft, wholesome slice. Two slices deliver 4 g of fibre, which helps this bread stand out from plain white loaves on the shelf.

How Canadian is this product? Dempster's is Canada's #1 bread brand by sales volume, owned by Bimbo Canada with headquarters in Etobicoke, Ontario. Bimbo Canada bakes at 17 facilities across the country and employs more than 4,000 Canadians, though parent company Grupo Bimbo is headquartered in Mexico.

Product Highlights

  • 675 g loaf of 100% whole wheat bread
  • Whole grain whole wheat flour including the germ
  • 4 g fibre per 2 slices (71 g serving)
  • No artificial flavours or colours
  • 170 calories per 2 slices
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Our Canadian score

Strong Canadian ties

Canadian-made, domestic & imported inputs (Multiple locations, Various)

Dempster's 100% Whole Wheat Bread is produced for the Canadian market by Bimbo Canada, which bakes at facilities across the country. It is a long-standing Canadian brand now owned by Mexico-based Grupo Bimbo.

Score breakdown (100% evidenced, high confidence)

Manufacturing30% of score100/100

We operate 15 bakeries, and 183 sales centres across the country.

Ingredients / Materials25% of score50/100

Whole grain whole wheat flour including the germ

Brand Ownership20% of score40/100

In May 2014, the company was purchased by Grupo Bimbo

Headquarters10% of score100/100

We are headquartered in Etobicoke, Ontario

Canadian Workforce6% of score100/100

We employ more than 4,000 associates from coast to coast.

Packaging5% of score100/100

made by Canadians, for Canadians at 17 bakeries

Design & R&D4% of score100/100

For over a century, we've been nourishing the well-being of Canadians

This score is our own read of publicly available evidence, not a regulatory finding. It is not a CFIA or Competition Bureau origin determination, and it is not the same as the "Product of Canada" or "Made in Canada" claims a manufacturer prints on a label. Check the package if you need the official claim. How we score

Key Facts

Made In
Canada (Bimbo Canada bakeries)
Owned By
Bimbo Canada / Grupo Bimbo (Mexico)
Weight
675 g
Key Ingredients
Whole grain whole wheat flour, yeast, canola or soybean oil
Serving
2 slices (71 g), 170 calories, 4 g fibre

Product Information

Nutrition Facts

Per 2 slices (71 g)% DV
Calories / Calories170
Saturated / saturés0.4g
+ Trans / trans0g
Cholesterol / Cholestérol0mg
Sodium290mg
Sugars / Sucres3g
Protein / Protéines7g
Calcium75mg
Iron / Fer1.75mg
Potassium150mg

Ingredients

Whole grain whole wheat flour including the germ, Water, Sugar, Yeast, Vegetable oil (canola or soybean), Wheat gluten, Vinegar, Salt, Calcium propionate, Sorbic acid, Soybean lecithin.

Contains:

Wheat
Sesame
Store at room temperature. Use by the best-before date on the package for best freshness.

Additional Details

  • Bread Type:100% whole wheat
  • Fibre Per Serving G:4

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dempster's 100% Whole Wheat Bread made in Canada?

Dempster's is owned by Bimbo Canada, which operates 17 bakeries across Canada. The brand has been part of the Canadian market since the Dempster family started baking in Toronto in 1896. Ultimate parent Grupo Bimbo is based in Mexico.

How much fibre is in a serving?

Two slices (71 g) contain 4 g of dietary fibre, which is 14% of the daily value according to the nutrition facts on dempsters.ca.

What are the main ingredients?

Whole grain whole wheat flour including the germ, water, sugar, yeast, vegetable oil (canola or soybean), wheat gluten, vinegar, salt, calcium propionate, sorbic acid, and soybean lecithin.

Does this bread contain allergens?

It contains wheat. Dempster's notes it may contain sesame seeds.

How many calories are in two slices?

Two slices (71 g) have 170 calories, 2 g fat, 31 g carbohydrate, 4 g fibre, 7 g protein, and 290 mg sodium per the product page.

Is this bread good for sandwiches?

Yes. Dempster's positions this as a soft, wholesome loaf suitable for grilled cheese, eggs on toast, and everyday sandwiches.