FAQ: Sourdough Bread and Pregnancy: What Expecting Moms Ask Us 🤗

Pregnancy comes with a lot of questions, especially when it comes to food... Sourdough is one we hear about, so here is some general information about how ours is made and what customers and research have to say. It is not advice: for what is right for you during pregnancy, ask your healthcare provider. 🤭

Here is a closer look at sourdough bread - especially when made traditionally like ours at Atome Bakery - and what goes into it!

• What Goes Into Atome Bakery Sourdough?

At Atome Bakery we make our sourdough the traditional way, which means just three ingredients: flour, water, and salt - plus naturally occurring wild yeast and bacteria that give it its unique, tangy taste. Our breads contain wheat gluten and none of our products are gluten-free. 🙌

Our loaves ship frozen raw and you bake them at home, straight from the freezer, following the baking instructions for each product. If you have questions about food during pregnancy, your healthcare provider is the right person to ask.

 

• Is Sourdough Easier on the Stomach? 

Many of our customers tell us they can enjoy our sourdough without the bloating they sometimes get from supermarket bread. Research suggests long fermentation reduces phytic acid, and studies have looked at reduced FODMAPs (fructans) in long-fermented sourdough. That is feedback and general information, not a promise: everyone is different. 😁

 

• Is Sourdough Gut-friendly?

Many of our customers describe our sourdough as gut-friendly and easy on the stomach. Baking means the finished loaf does not contain live cultures, and researchers are still studying what long fermentation changes in bread, including its fibres. 🥰 If you like a higher-fibre loaf, our wholewheat sourdough bread is made with wholewheat flour.

• What Does Research Say About Sourdough and Blood Sugar?

Studies have looked at the glycemic response to sourdough compared with conventional white bread, and some have found a lower response. This is general information only: for blood sugar during pregnancy, ask your healthcare provider.

• What Is in It?

Our sourdough is made from flour, water, and salt, with no preservatives and no additives. Wholegrain flours naturally bring more fibre and minerals than white flour. 😁

• How Can I Enjoy Sourdough at Home?

Besoin de suggestions? Allez voir notre Instagram à @atomebakery pour ne jamais manquer d’idées et de recettes 😌. Promis, vous ne le regretterez pas!

Chez Atome Bakery, nous fermentons lentement notre pain au levain selon des méthodes traditionnelles et le livrons congelé à votre porte, prêt à être cuit et frais à la maison! 📦

Ce qui signifie :

Pas de conservateurs ni d’additifs 

Frozen raw at its peak, so you bake it whenever you’re ready

Pratique – faites ce dont vous avez besoin, quand vous en avez besoin!

👉 Découvrez nos pains au levain surgelés ici

 

Note: This article is for informational purposes only and should not replace professional medical advice. Please ask your healthcare provider about your diet during pregnancy.