Expensive food does not necessarily mean good food.
By Marie Coyle
@MarieCoyle (37102)
November 10, 2024 8:37pm CST
A neighbor close by decided she would get big time into a strict Keto diet. She asked me about it, but I told her it didn't interest me as it was just too much meat, etc. She jumped in, went out and bought a ton of stuff, and decided this was what she wanted to do.
She bought several types of Keto bread. I have seen it in stores and was shocked at the price of it, but she said she wanted to just eat that for her bread. She came over the other day and had a frozen loaf of Keto bread, to give to me as she had purchased 3 loaves of it--and she hated it. I thanked her and tossed it in MY freezer, thinking I would try it sometimes. Today, I decided it was taking up space in the freezer so I got it out to try it, and make some toast.
This stuff tastes just like...nothing. It's completely tasteless. I don't even think a person can call it bread, but I guess it is. I would rather have a piece or two of regular bread I make myself, or even my choice of it at the store, than a loaf of this Keto stuff.
And the price on the bag that she paid? $7.49 for one small loaf of tasteless bread. I was just astounded that anyone would pay that much for it! I couldn't eat it and son didn't like it at all...the squirrels got some and went after it, I will put the rest of it out for them tomorrow.
Have you tried Keto bread? Do you like the taste, is it just us or is it as bad tasting to you as it is to us?
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29 responses
@LovesEverybody (4487)
• United States
11 Nov
I have never tasted nor would i buy it. It costs too much. I have heard that it is not good at all. Glad you gave it to the squirrels instead of throwing it away. I watch a squirrel outside the kitchen window every time I eat!
I would NEVER pay $7.49 for a loaf of bread! I pay about $1.49 reluctantly at Walmart I say reluctantly as I used to pay about $1 and it has steadily increased in price.
By the way, I am starting to eat as I brought half of a meatloaf out of the freezer Sunday night. I found two things that are in the same freezer bag that look good but i have no idea what they are! I texted my sister about it and she immediately texted back to defrost it and see what it is!
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@sallypup (60957)
• Centralia, Washington
11 Nov
@MarieCoyle I am now paying as much as 5 dollars a loaf for good, fiber filled wheat bread. I won't touch the caramel colored bread though its cheaper.
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@MarieCoyle (37102)
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11 Nov
@sallypup
Oh, there are cheap breads out there, at least cheap by today's standards. And I don't want to pay for them, which is why I mostly just make my own and I know what's in it, and the ingredients are right here.
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@MarieCoyle (37102)
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11 Nov
I wouldn't pay that, either. I do bake a lot of our breads here at home. Sometimes time restraints have me buying a loaf at the store, but I am kind of picky about bread, anyway. I absolutely hate plain old white, soft, bread from the store. To me, it's tasteless like the Keto bread. I make rye bread, and wheat bread. From time to time I have been known to start a sourdough starter and make that as well. Oh, we do like what is called Hawaiian bread/rolls and that is white bread, but I make that for the kids sometimes as a treat.
I am glad you are hungry, and eating. Make a meatloaf sandwich, those are good! Do you like baked potatoes? You could buy a few potatoes at a time, and bake one in your microwave. So easy and good.
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@allknowing (135922)
• India
11 Nov
It is how marketing is done and some get carried away but you were wise
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@allknowing (135922)
• India
11 Nov
@Dreamerby Some just go for brands without knowing their worth
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@Dreamerby (4578)
• Calcutta, India
11 Nov
Yeah like some celebrities (not taking names) promote their brands and put up exorbitant prices!
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@jstory07 (139523)
• Roseburg, Oregon
11 Nov
@MarieCoyle When I bake a loaf it does not last long.
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@MarieCoyle (37102)
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11 Nov
@jstory07
I know what you mean.
When the kids were all home, I always made one extra loaf, as no matter what they would want a piece or two of warm bread to eat, and that pretty much decimated an entire loaf of bread!
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@MarieCoyle (37102)
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11 Nov
Homemade is just the best, isn't it?
I have always thought the aroma in the kitchen of homemade bread baking was just wonderful.
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@MarieCoyle (37102)
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11 Nov
I am very glad I never wasted any money to try Keto breads. It might be helpful to some people, but I am not buying anything that tastes like this does, and costs so much. Just silly.
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@MarieCoyle (37102)
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11 Nov
I decided it was easier to look it up than to try to decipher the ingredients printed in tiny print on the bag! So via the Brownberry site, it's
WATER, MODIFIED WHEAT STARCH, WHEAT PROTEIN ISOLATE, SUNFLOWER FLOUR, VEGETABLE OIL (SOYBEAN), YEAST, INULIN (CHICORY ROOT FIBER), OAT FIBER, SEA SALT, SOLUBLE CORN FIBER, PRESERVATIVES (CALCIUM PROPIONATE, SORBIC ACID), MONOGLYCERIDES, SOY LECITHIN, GUAR GUM, XANTHAN GUM, MALTODEXTRIN CITRIC ACID.
All I can say is it has no taste and a very odd texture. Just...a big no from me.
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@sallypup (60957)
• Centralia, Washington
11 Nov
@MarieCoyle That sounds like a bunch of fillers. I believe inulin can cause gut issues sometimes. I do like the addition of sunflower seed flour but otherwise what a chemical factory!
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@MarieCoyle (37102)
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11 Nov
@sallypup
I was amazed at the ingredients as well. I guess I thought it would actually not have chemicals. Crazy!
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@Deepizzaguy (102525)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
11 Nov
I have never tried to eat Keto bread before.
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@celticeagle (166671)
• Boise, Idaho
11 Nov
It really is sad that people do these diets. I used to have a collection of books on different diets. I really personally believe that people need to eat good food and quit worrying about diets. I am 73 years young and I won't go by any diet. I eat what I want. I am smart enough to eat some nutritious meals but I also enjoy what I like. I believe that life is too short to go by these ridiculous diets. I am a foodie. I like food and I will enjoy it. Prices are going to be going up once Trump is in office. With all of his tariffs.
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@celticeagle (166671)
• Boise, Idaho
13 Nov
@MarieCoyle .......I like the enjoyment factor better.
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@MarieCoyle (37102)
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12 Nov
I just use common sense. I know to eat lean proteins and vegetables and some fruit, so I do that and fix them myself. I love good food. This was not good food!
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@Dreamerby (4578)
• Calcutta, India
12 Nov
Wow I love the way you say 73 years young. 
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@FourWalls (67705)
• United States
11 Nov
I tried it once. I think cardboard would taste better.
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@MarieCoyle (37102)
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12 Nov
@Dreamerby
Sometimes, I think the manufacturers of some of these things believe if it's really expensive, people will buy it because it's supposed to be the best. This is definitely not true, and not all of us are foolish enough to pay for $7.49 for a loaf of something that looks like bread but isn't.
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@Dreamerby (4578)
• Calcutta, India
11 Nov
Makes me remember when I had pani-puri at a pricey restaurant. Tasted so bland 
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@wolfgirl569 (105820)
• Marion, Ohio
11 Nov
When I was doing keto to lose weight I found some that was low carb but still tasted decent. It wasn't as low carb as what you are showing there. And nowhere near that cost
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@wolfgirl569 (105820)
• Marion, Ohio
11 Nov
@MarieCoyle That's why they need to charge so much. I was buying whole grain back then only. It was close to 3 a loaf. But getting the 20 pounds off was worth that
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@MarieCoyle (37102)
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11 Nov
@wolfgirl569
Many breads now are just ridiculously priced. A loaf of the rye bread I really like is $5. I can make my own at home for about $1.50 or so. I realize that costs have risen, but I am not going to pay that much for bread. My own tastes better and is healthier anyway, so it's fine.
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@MarieCoyle (37102)
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11 Nov
I guess the makers of the bread think the extremely low carbs will attract consumers but one taste and they won’t have buy it again.
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@moffittjc (121540)
• Gainesville, Florida
11 Nov
I don’t follow the keto diet by any means, but one of my coworkers does and she often brings in keto dishes that she makes. All of them are rather tasteless. She even jokes about it, but I don’t think it’s too funny spending all that money for food that tastes bland.
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@MarieCoyle (37102)
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12 Nov
@LovesEverybody
That would be a great idea...maybe you should invent something, Jennifer. 
I remember as a young married woman, saying to my husband that it would be so nice if someone would invent a washing machine that actually dried the clothes, too, no separate machine needed. He thought that was the dumbest idea I ever had. I now have several friends that own one, so it's definitely a real thing. I guess I should have moved on my idea, huh?
I remember as a young married woman, saying to my husband that it would be so nice if someone would invent a washing machine that actually dried the clothes, too, no separate machine needed. He thought that was the dumbest idea I ever had. I now have several friends that own one, so it's definitely a real thing. I guess I should have moved on my idea, huh? 2 people like this
@MarieCoyle (37102)
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11 Nov
I have never tasted anything like that bread. The texture of it was a complete turn off, and add in the fact that it’s tasteless and costs $7.49 for a loaf, it’s ridiculous. Surely if you wanted Keto bread there would be a tastier way to make it.
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@LovesEverybody (4487)
• United States
12 Nov
@MarieCoyle have you ever tried to make a keto loaf of bread?
I wouldn't try it because i have no desire to eat keto, i am not into fad diets but i would be afraid to try it if it tastes so bad. if i hear something was not so great why would somebody buy it?
Maybe you could work with a recipe and make a super delicious keto bread that wasn't so expensive and make you millions upon millions of dollars.
sorry, but i have an entrepreneurial side that likes to give others ideas to make big money so this is my latest idea. it doesn't always show but it comes out. my last involved my sister and she disliked my idea.
Hope you have a super day today!
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@MarieCoyle (37102)
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11 Nov
It’s too disgusting to make anything with, honestly. The squirrels are loving it!
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@JudyEv (339431)
• Rockingham, Australia
12 Nov
@MarieCoyle You might have slim, trim squirrels soon! lol
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@MarieCoyle (37102)
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12 Nov
@JudyEv
My son said ''Mom, the squirrels may want and expect Keto bread every day now'' but I guess if they do, they will gave to go somewhere else, as I am certainly not buying any of it!
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@aninditasen (16377)
• Raurkela, India
11 Nov
There are some tasteless biscuits in India for diabetic people which is tasteless. I purchased them once by mistake and never bought them again.
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@Dreamerby (4578)
• Calcutta, India
12 Nov
Yeah you should not eat whatever tastes awful. Good that you never bought them again.2 people like this
@MarieCoyle (37102)
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12 Nov
@Dreamerby
I didn't buy this bread, my neighbor friend did. I am not going to spend $7.49 on one loaf of terrible bread, ever.
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@LindaOHio (177809)
• United States
11 Nov
I wouldn't pay that much for a loaf of bread. We used to splurge once and a while on some of the specialty breads; but they were only $3+ a loaf. Have a good week.
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@MarieCoyle (37102)
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12 Nov
I think most people have enough sense not to buy this stuff. Not my neighbor, she tries every diet fad she hears about. None of them ever last a week with her.
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@MarieCoyle (37102)
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12 Nov
@Dreamerby
She wastes so much money on this stuff...over the counter ''magic'' diet meds, etc. and special foods. She lacks common sense, and always seems to be looking for a magic button to push to lose weight. She never stops looking for the next diet fad.
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@freelancermariagrace (27766)
• Philippines
11 Nov
I have tried the Keto diet before, but I have not tried Keto bread. I'm not sure what it tastes like, but maybe I will try it when I find some here.
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@freelancermariagrace (27766)
• Philippines
12 Nov
@MarieCoyle Yes, I hope so too! I saw an online store selling keto bread, but I am unsure if it is any good. Haha.
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@MarieCoyle (37102)
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13 Nov
@freelancermariagrace
Well, I won’t be trying any more of it. It’s just not good.1 person likes this
@MarieCoyle (37102)
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11 Nov
I hope it's a better product than this one was. High price, and no taste.
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@snowy22315 (180362)
• United States
11 Nov
I would try it, but not for 7.49 a loaf. That is insane. Some of those keto cereals that probably taste like cardboard and artificial sweetner are more than that.
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@MarieCoyle (37102)
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11 Nov
It’s not really healthy with all of the chemicals and additives. There’s no point, even if it tasted good, and it doesn’t.
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@LadyDuck (471255)
• Switzerland
11 Nov
@MarieCoyle They should know better that they cheat us with those products.
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@MarieCoyle (37102)
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11 Nov
Funny how people think because it says Keto on the bag, it's healthy. It isn't.
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@RasmaSandra (79649)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
11 Nov
I have not had Keto bread. In fact I don't really eat bread at all,
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@MarieCoyle (37102)
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12 Nov
I love good breads. But I can hardly classify that Keto bread as real bread. Just nasty.
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@MarieCoyle (37102)
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11 Nov
I agree, ''proper fresh bread'' is the best, I will pass on this stuff forever.
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@sathviksouvik (19429)
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11 Nov
Generally food in India sold in the departmental stores like Fresh and Green, More Shop are not good food. Vegetables and fruits are kept for few days and technically not as fresh as the other open market.
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@MarieCoyle (37102)
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11 Nov
Here in the US, most supermarket breads have a lot of sugars, salt, and many chemicals and preservatives.
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@RevivedWarrior (2161)
• India
11 Nov
Keto bread does not tatse great. Atleast I never liked it. Keto diet is expensive , plus it has to be supervised. Our bodies are unique , our diets are tuned to the family we raised , culture etc etc. Trouble is when we change the diet , yes the body would react- but it is both positive and negative. Positive , yes it could help to bring down some pounds. Negative- in long run , it will figure a way to get the lost pounds back. The idea is to stick to what you eat and reduce only 2 % every you eat on average basis for a quarter and walk or exercise for an hour. This simple formula should help atleast take away 10 pounds by end of a quarter. Sometimes we do not like to do the simple things in life
@MarieCoyle (37102)
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11 Nov
You are correct, Keto is an expensive way to diet, I don't have any desire to try it but have known people who have. Rarely can they stay on it as a way of life. I agree, a person needs to eat less, and in many cases, make better choices. Set limits for yourself and learn to stick to it.
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