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    Manna Organic Sprouted Breads – Yeast-Free, Dairy-Free and Available in Nine Varieties

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    By Alisa Fleming on November 7, 2011 In The News

    Manna Bread - Organic Sprouted Wheat Bread - Dairy-Free, Egg-Free, VeganSeveral weeks ago, I received an email from the people at Manna Organics Bakery asking if I wanted to trial some of their Manna Sprouted Breads. Curious, I headed to their site to find out what exactly Manna bread is. They state that, “It is a cake-like, sprouted bread, yeast free bread, organic bread, free of salt, no oils, no sweeteners, no leavening agents. Manna is a moist and delicious, high in protein and fiber.” Intrigued, I agreed, with one stipulation, no rye varieties. We aren’t rye fans here. Hearty yes, rye no.

    They listened, and what I received was four very, very dense loaves of rustic bread that included: Banana Walnut Hemp, Carrot Raisin, Fig Fennel, and Millet Rice. First, my initial sum-it-up review: I love it. This is a fantastic line of breads that takes wholesome to a new level.

    Now, let’s get into the details …

    Manna Bread is true to almost all of its claims – yeast-free, organic, free of salt, oils, sweetener, and any unhealthy ingredients that you could imagine – but cake-like? Now that is one extremely dense and super-moist cake! I can see the difficulty in describing it though, as comparing Manna Bread to an ordinary fluffy white loaf could yield confusion. But in reality, it is nothing like cake. And for that, I’m grateful.

    To note, Manna Bread appears surprising small and squat in size. Did I mention that it is dense and hearty? Though it is more petite in stature, Manna Bread packs an energy wallop and just a couple little slices will do you. One organic sprouted wheat loaf lasted me all week for breakfast (with a little nut butter slathered on each slice). For the price and quality (I spotted it at my local (expensive) co-op for around $4 a loaf) I consider it worth it (making my own organic whole-grain) bread at home can cost more than this), and will definitely purchase it myself in the near future.

    All of the Manna Bread loaves that I trailed had a wonderful thin, but perfectly hearty and crispy crust (in other words, that great “crusty” loaf texture without the thick bread-your-teeth barrier). On the inside, they were deliciously moist, though a little too moist in some instances. Each loaf has a wonderful homemade appeal, and the ingredients are simple, so the flavors are simple. I loved that there was no sweetener added, and agreed that the natural goodness of the flavor additions (like bananas and carrots) supplied just the right about of sweet to the hearty grain background. However, I did think a touch of salt would have heightened the flavor dramatically. That’s probably the only change I would make in terms of flavor.

    Manna Bread - Organic Sprouted Wheat Bread - Dairy-Free, Egg-Free, Vegan

    Here are my quick notes on all of the flavors that we taste-tested:

    Fig Fennel – To my surprise, this turned out to be my personal favorite. The combination of figs and fennel didn’t sound appealing to me at first, but oh what a magical combination it turned out to be! Unique, yet more complex in taste than the others, this loaf had the perfect texture and a delightful flavor pairing.

    Banana Walnut Hemp – This sprouted bread one came in a close second. Again, the texture was perfect – moist and tender, yet still sliceable, with delicious nutty bites from the walnuts and seeds. I really think a touch of salt and some cinnamon or nutmeg would escalate the flavor, but otherwise, excellent.

    Carrot Raisin – There were certain things that I adored about this bread, but a few things left me ambivalent. Again, excellent ingredients, pure taste, and absolutely packed with carrots and raisins. We had no problem polishing off the loaf. There were just two issues. One is that the flavor was just missing something, in my opinion. Again, it might just need some spices and a wee bit of salt. The other problem was it was a bit too moist. As we got to the center of the loaf, slicing this bread became a challenge. I think it was a bit under-baked in the middle. I like my baked goods on the tender side and rarely mind slightly under-baked, but this loaf needed another ten minutes in the oven. The picture below shows the firmer, yet still moist, end slices …

    Manna Bread - Organic Sprouted Wheat Bread - Dairy-Free, Egg-Free, Vegan

    Millet Rice – This sprouted loaf was a tragedy as I absolutely LOVED the flavor. It was scrumptious – nutty, naturally sweet, and a perfect blank canvas for slathering with nut butter or a touch of honey – no spices or salt required. However, it was definitely under-baked. It took “moist” to a whole new level. Not only could I not slice this loaf, but I couldn’t even break it with my hands, it literally crumbled to pieces as it hadn’t baked enough to bind. I assume that I simply got a one-off batch that unfortunately didn’t cook through. Fortunately, the ingredients are sprouted, vegan, and so simple that I could enjoy it without worry of a tummy ache (I added the bread crumbles like a topping!), but only got to sample the end slices in their entirety.

    Again, this is a whole grain wheat brand that I definitely recommend and will support myself. To clarify, Manna Bread is sold, and stored, in the refrigerated section. You won’t find it next to the generic pillowy wheat. It is sold in most health food stores and Whole Foods Markets (US and Canada), and you can also order it directly from their website (which appears to be less expensive than my local co-op).

    In terms of allergens, Manna Organic Bakery states that they don’t use any peanuts in their facility, and I’ve been told by the company in the past that their lines are also dairy-free, egg-free, and vegan. All of their breads use sprouted wheat berries, so there unfortunately aren’t any gluten-free Manna Bread options at this time.

    Dietary Note: At the time of my review, these products (by ingredients) were Vegan, Dairy-Free, Egg-Free, Peanut-Free, Soy-Free, and Sugar-Free. However, ingredients are always subject to change on any product. For the latest ingredient and dietary information, see the product packaging.

    Product Info: For more information and to purchase Manna Sprouted Whole Grain Breads, visit their website at www.mannaorganicbakery.com.

    This is a third party review by Alisa Fleming, founder of GoDairyFree.org and author of Go Dairy Free: The Guide and Cookbook for Milk Allergies, Lactose Intolerance, and Casein-Free Living. Alisa is also a freelance writer for several publications, with an emphasis on creating recipes for various types of special diets.

    Manna Bread - Organic Sprouted Wheat Bread - Dairy-Free, Egg-Free, Vegan

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    7 Comments

    1. John Bordeleau on August 25, 2017 9:48 am

      Do you make a rye yeast-free bread? Where can I buy it .I will be in west palm beach for the winter months.Please specify the stores or bakeries that sell it.thx

      Reply
    2. Cheryl Driscoll on January 11, 2016 8:24 pm

      I cannot have ANY oil. At all. I need a totally oil free, salt free bread, not even olive oil, or safflower….NO OILS! Does anyone make such a product? And no dairy, vegan, but not having oil very important!

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on January 12, 2016 7:43 am

        Have you thought about making your own bread Cheryl?

        Reply
    3. Apolo K. Kaggwa on February 2, 2014 4:43 am

      I was introduced to whole grain brown bread by my father who loved it and used to bring it home when I was a child. I know good bread when I see it. Therefore, when I buy bread, I am discriminating by choosing the best I can find.

      Manna Bread is the only bread that meets my standard. I buy it at my local Yes Organic store. This bread has only 15mg per serving and plenty of fibre. Apart from the flavour, there are no other dangerous ingredients added.

      Here is what I wish I could get with this bread: I would like it to be bigger than 140z and SALT FREE. Are there regulations in this country restricting the size of a loaf of bread or not? I could order several loaves of various flavours and grains, put some of them in my freezer, while consuming one at a time.

      Please let me know if my wish can be fulfilled. I look forward to hearing from you. Thank you very much for baking.

      Sincerely

      Apolo.

      Reply
    4. Stephanie on December 3, 2013 7:25 am

      Hello,
      I have a yeast allergy and have been searching for alternatives for quite some time. I came across Manna bread but the website will only ship to the US. Are you aware of anywhere that carries the products in Ontario, or what can deliver to Ontario?
      Thanks!

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on December 3, 2013 2:53 pm

        No idea! Have you emailed the company directly? They should have some idea on the distribution.

        Reply
      • John Bordeleau on August 25, 2017 12:09 pm

        I BUY MY RYE YEAST FREE BREAD AT lOBLAWS IN Ottawa.The company name of the bread is DIMPFLMEIER .Its a Toronto Co.

        Hope this can help you

        Reply

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