Vendor Focus: Rudi’s Organic Bakery
Rudi's Organic Bakery Bread is so popular at Wheatsville! We have more space dedicated to it in the store than almost any other in the country, according to company representatives, because it is such a customer favorite. The 100% Whole Wheat Bread is by far the most beloved variety, with other favorites including Multigrain English Muffins, Potato Slider Rolls, Hot Dog & Hamburger Buns and their Mountain Sourdough Bread.
A little history What is now Rudi’s Organic Bakery began in 1976 as Rudi’s Bakery, a small local bakery opened by Sheldon Romer in Boulder, Colo. Romer named the bakery after Swami Rudrananda, a spiritual leader of an ashram in New York who was instrumental in bringing Eastern culture and spiritual traditions to many Americans.
Rudi’s Bakery soon gained a reputation for nutritious, flavorful, preservative-free breads, rolls and buns. In 1981, Rudi’s entire product line became certified Kosher, and Rudi’s products began to appear on supermarket and natural food store shelves. The increased demand for Rudi’s offerings meant several moves to larger baking facilities. Rudi’s Bakery became a leader in the organic industry in 1991, when the company started using organic ingredients. By 1998, Rudi’s was participating in an organic certification program, long before the U.S. National Organic Program was enacted in 2002. In 2001, Rudi’s Bakery became Rudi’s Organic Bakery, reflecting the company’s commitment to supporting and producing organic products.
Quality commitment Rudi’s Organic breads are made in small batches using a centuries-old practice that allows the dough to ferment for 12 to 24 hours before the mixing and baking processes begin. This ensures the integrity of every loaf while making the use of preservatives and chemical rising agents unnecessary. Extended fermentation also allows for the development of rich flavors and textures. Their bakers let the breads "proof" slowly which adds more flavor. Rudi’s Organic baked goods contain no artificial ingredients, preservatives, high fructose corn syrup, trans-fat or genetically modified organisms (GMOs).
And now Gluten Free Rudi's In the frozen department look for Rudi's Gluten Free Bread, MultiGrain or Original, baked in their certified Gluten Free facility.
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