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  • Are Joseph’s Bakery products keto?

    Yes, our Flax, Oat Bran, & Whole Wheat Pita, Lavash and Wraps are “keto friendly” per Keto dietary guidelines and great substitutes for traditional sliced bread.

    These guidelines recommend staying between 15 – 30g of net carbohydrates per day, or 5-10% of total calories. 

    Joseph’s Flax line of pita and lavash flatbreads fall between 6g-8g of net carbohydrates per serving which has been cited by many consumers to be a great bread alternative.

    If you have any additional questions on this, please contact Customer Service, and we will be happy to follow up with you.

  • Do you have a pita for special diets and diabetics?

    Our Heart-Friendly Pita was recently updated to improve the taste and texture.  In addition, the Heart-Friendly Pita is now Heart-Check Certified by the American Heart Association as meeting the criteria for a Heart-Healthy Food.

    Want to know more about how Heart-Friendly Pita gained certification as a Heart-Checked Food?  Please take a look at this article from the American Heart Association, “Why You Can Trust the Heart-Check Mark.”

    If you have any questions on this, please contact Customer Service, and we will be happy to follow up with you.

  • How do I know what the expiration date is?

    Our product packages are stamped with a “Julian date” on the front of the bag that reflects the day they were baked. 

    This is a five-digit number, i.e. 23001. The first two numbers indicate the year: 23 is for 2023. The last three numbers indicate the day of the year of the 365 days of the year: 23001 is January 1, 2023.

    The Julian date should not be confused with the Best By date, which indicates the when the product should be consumed by. If you have a question on a products shelf life, please go here and check the table for the product.

    If you have any questions on this, please contact Customer Service, and we will be happy to follow up with you.

  • Which Joseph’s products have the lowest sodium?

    The FDA categorizes Low Sodium as products with 140 mg of sodium or less per serving. Joseph’s has several products that meet this criteria:

    ProductSodiumServing
    Original Pita115 mg½ pita
    Whole Wheat Pita110 mg½ pita
    Original Mini Pita*85 mg1 pita
    Whole Wheat Mini Pita75 mg1 pita
    Original Mini Pita Snacks140 mg5 snacks
    Hot Dog Pita*85 mg½ pita

    For further information on the nutrition or ingredients of our products, please go to the Joseph’s Online Bakery, select the product you are interested in, and then scroll down to the Nutrition Information & Ingredients section.

    *Please note that our Original Mini Pita is only available in stores. In addition, our Hot Dog Pita is a seasonal product that is only available in stores and for shipment of online orders in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island and Vermont.

    If you have any questions on this, please contact our Support Team and we will be happy to follow up with you.

  • Where can I find Joseph’s Hot Dog Pita?

    Joseph’s Hot Dog Pita is a seasonal product, so it is only available between Memorial Day and Labor Day, so if you are looking for it outside of that timeframe, you will have to wait until next year. 

    In addition, Hot Dog Pita is only sold in stores in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont. 

    We also only ship to those same states when purchased via Joseph’s online bakery.  If you add it to your cart and do not live in one of those states, you will receive an error message when you try to check out.  You will need to remove the Hot Dog Pita from your cart in order to check out. If you have any questions on this, please our Support Team and we will be happy to follow up with you.

  • Is there sesame in Joseph’s products?

    Joseph’s products do not contain sesame. If you have any questions on this, please contact Customer Service, and we will be happy to follow up with you.

  • Are Joseph’s Bakery products vegan?

    Yes, all Joseph’s Bakery products are vegan except for one which is vegetarian (see below). Joseph’s does not use any animal-based ingredients or by-products such as gelatins derived from meat, fish, eggs, seafood, or dairy to make our flatbreads.

    Joseph’s Honey Wheat Lavash is considered vegetarian due to having honey as an ingredient.

    If you have any questions on this, please contact Customer Service, and we will be happy to follow up with you.

  • How should I freeze and thaw my bread?

    Joseph’s Bakery products can be frozen for up to 1 year and will still thaw out with the same fresh taste! To best maintain the quality of our products, please follow the instructions below when freezing and thawing your pitas, lavash, or wraps.

    Freezing:

    When you get home with your bread, remove what you will use for the next couple of days and freeze the remaining for optimal freshness. They can be frozen in the package they come in, and you do not need to separate each piece of bread.

    Thawing:

    Thaw your frozen bread by leaving it on the countertop at room temperature until thawed. You can thaw the bread piece by piece, or you can thaw the whole package at once. You don’t have to remove it from the packaging; it can be thawed in the bag it comes in. Once the product is completely thawed, it is best not to re-freeze it, as this will reduce the product quality.

    After thawing, our products will stay fresh at room temperature for between 10-30 days. Please see this article for more information about product shelf lives!

  • Why are product weights slightly different between each pita?

    Our product weights may have slight variances but are typically the same weight listed on our product packaging.  

    If you have questions or concerns about the size of the products you received, feel free to contact us and we are happy to look into the matter for you!

  • Are Joseph’s Bakery products leavened?

    Yes, all of Joseph’s products are leavened. While our wraps do not contain yeast, they do contain other leavening agents including baking powder and baking soda.

    If you have any questions on this, please contact Customer Service, and we will be happy to follow up with you.

  • Do your products contain any peanuts or tree nuts?

    Joseph’s products are made in a peanut- and tree-nut-free facility.

    If you have any questions on this, please contact Customer Service, and we will be happy to follow up with you.

  • Are Joseph’s Bakery products kosher?

    Yes! Our bakery has been certified kosher for over 35 years. Look for the kosher symbol on Joseph’s packaging!

  • Are Joseph’s Bakery products gluten free?

    Joseph’s has a line of Gluten Free Wraps but our other products do contain gluten.

    We take care to ensure that there is no cross contamination so these gluten-free wraps are safe to eat. Along with through cleaning before the gluten-free wraps are baked, the wraps are tested to ensure that they contain no gluten and are safe for those with gluten sensitivity.

    If you have any additional questions on this, please contact Customer Service, and we will be happy to follow up with you.

  • Can you freeze Joseph’s Bakery Pita, Lavash, and Wraps?

    Yes! All Joseph’s Bakery products can be frozen for up to 1 year, and they will still thaw out with the same fresh taste! If you won’t be eating the bread within a few days after purchase, freeze it to maintain optimal freshness.

    If you have any questions on this, please contact Customer Service, and we will be happy to follow up with you.

  • What is the shelf life of your products?

    Our products typically stay fresh for 16-30 days at room temperature; however, it’s best to freeze them if you’re planning to enjoy the bread after that date. See below for specific product shelf lives.

    • Flax Pita Bread 16 days
    • Flax Lavash 30 days
    • Flax Mini Pita 16 days
    • Flax Wrap 30 days
    • Original Pita 10 days
    • Whole Wheat Pita 10 days
    • Multigrain Lavash 30 days
    • Honey Wheat Lavash 30 days
    • Original Wraps 30 days
    • Multigrain Wraps 30 days
    • Gluten Free Original Wraps 18 days
    • Gluten Free Garden Vegetable Wraps 18 days
    • Heart Friendly Pita Bread 16 days
  • Where can I find the nutrition information for Joseph’s products?

    Check out our product pages for information like Nutrition Facts and Ingredient Statements.

  • How can I contact Joseph’s with a specific product question?

    Click here to contact Customer Service, and we will be happy to help you! Please have the product name and flavor handy.

    If you have a question about a product you purchased, please tell us the name of the store where you purchased the product and the numbers printed on the front of the package containing a 5-digit number beginning with 25 followed by 6 numbers separated by colons (25XXX XX:XX:XX). If you have any photos you want to help demonstrate the question, please attach them to the request.

    Once we have reviewed your issue, we will follow up as quickly as we can get you an answer!

  • What is a Julian date?

    Our product packages are stamped with a Julian date on the front of the bag that reflects the day they were baked. This is a five-digit number, i.e. 19073. The first two numbers indicate the year: 25 is for 2025. The last three numbers indicate the day of the year of the 365 days of the year: 73 is March 14.

  • Which allergens are found in Joseph’s Bakery products?

    Eight foods account for nearly 90% of all food-related allergic reactions: milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, soy, and wheat. All Joseph’s Bakery flour tortillas and wraps contain wheat, milk, eggs and soy may also be found in our products, depending on the formulation. Joseph’s Bakery products do not contain peanuts, tree nuts, fish, or shellfish.

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