FAQ: Everything You Need to Know About Atome Bakery’s Ingredients, Allergies & More

 We get it. When it comes to bread and pastries, people have a lot of questions. Is sourdough vegan? Does it have gluten? What kind of flour do we use? At Atome Bakery, we love that our customers care about what goes into their food. So we put together this FAQ guide to sourdough bread and pastries, answering the questions we get the most in customer service. Think of it as your go-to guide for choosing, baking, and enjoying our products with confidence 😉

 

Are Atome Bakery’s Sourdough Bread and Pastries Vegan? 🌱

Yes, all of our sourdough breads are vegan! We use three main ingredients: organic Canadian flour, water, and salt, with natural fermentation. No dairy, no eggs, nothing extra.

And for those who love pastries, we’ve recently added more vegan-friendly options too, like our vegan chocolate walnut cookie and our vegan croissant, which tastes buttery but is 100% plant-based. All of our other pastries (waffles, brioche, viennoise etc.) are made with excellent New Zealand premium butter. 

Does Sourdough Have Gluten? Is It Easier to Digest? 🥖

Yes, sourdough bread is made with wheat flour, so it does contain gluten. But here’s the difference: our slow fermentation helps break down some of the gluten and phytic acid, making sourdough easier to digest for many people compared to regular bread.

If you need a gluten-free bread, sourdough isn’t the right fit, but if you’re just looking for something gentler on your stomach, sourdough is a great choice! 👉 If you’re curious to try artisanal sourdough bread, welcome to Atome Bakery here!

 

What Kind of Flour Does Atome Bakery Use? 🌾

We keep it clean and simple. At Atome Bakery, we use organic Canadian flour that is non-GMO. We do not use industrial yeast or unnecessary additives. Just flour, water, salt, and time.

This means you’re getting bread that’s as close to traditional French sourdough as it gets, without the hidden extras. That said, Canadian law requires that all flour, even organic, be enriched with vitamins and minerals. So yes, our flour is organic, but it also follows Canadian regulations to make sure nutrition is standardized!

 

Do Your Products Contain Nuts or Other Allergens? 🥜

Most of our breads are seed-free, but a few do contain grains and seeds. For example, our sesame sourdough baguette and our poppy seed baguette each include their respective toppings. Our multigrain sourdough baguette is made with a blend of wholesome grains and seeds: cracked rye meal, cracked wheat, flaxseed, pearl barley, millet, Scottish oatmeal, and sunflower seeds.

The rest of our breads do not contain seeds, and we take great care to avoid cross-contamination during production!

As for our pastries, the only product that contains nuts is our vegan chocolate walnut cookie. Everything else, from croissants to apple turnovers to waffles, is nut-free. Once again, we are very mindful in our facility to reduce any risk of cross-contamination.

If you have any questions or concerns about other specific allergies you might have, please feel free to reach out at hello@atomebakery.com and we’ll be happy to help!💛

 

How Big is an Atome Sourdough Loaf or Baguette? 🍽️

Great question! Here’s a quick guide based on our product weights:

• One sourdough baguette: about 3 - 4 servings
• One sourdough loaf: about 5 servings

Our products are designed to be shared, perfect for family meals, school lunches, or weekend gatherings! But of course, it really depends on what you want to do with the bread and who’s eating it. A real bread lover might want to keep it all for himself… 🫣 

 

Is Sourdough Healthier than Regular Bread? 🧘 Benefits You Should Know

Yes! Thanks to fermentation, sourdough typically has:

• A lower glycemic index, helping release energy more slowly and avoiding sugar spikes. 
• More bioavailable nutrients, meaning your body can absorb vitamins and minerals more easily.
• Better digestibility, which is why so many people say sourdough “feels lighter” than regular bread. 

Let Atome Bakery initiate you on your sourdough bread journey and try it for yourself here!

 

How Should I Store and Bake My Sourdough? ❄️🔥

All Atome Bakery products come frozen, ready to bake. That’s how we lock in freshness and enzymes!

• Storage: Keep in the freezer until you’re ready to use.
• Baking: Bake directly from frozen, no need to thaw. This gives you the best rise and texture.
• Leftovers: Store baked bread in a bread bag or cloth at room temperature for up to 2 days, or slice and refreeze for later! 

We keep things simple: real sourdough, honest ingredients, and snacks everyone can enjoy 😊 From seed-free sourdough breads to vegan pastries, Atome Bakery makes healthy, delicious options for every table in Canada! Questions left? We’re always here to help at 👉 hello@atomebakery.com