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Pumpernickel

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Preparation, uses, and tips

Spread regular or appetizer-sized slices of pumpernickel with low-fat cream cheese, layer with smoked salmon and thinly sliced tomato, and top with capers.

Buying and storing tips

Buy pumpernickel in the bread or bakery section of most natural food stores and supermarkets. Store in a plastic bag at room temperature, and use within a few days.

Varieties

Pumpernickel is available in rolls and loaves of various shapes and sizes, including appetizer-sized slices.

Nutrition Highlights

Pumpernickel, 1 slice
Calories: 80
Protein: 2.8g
Carbohydrate: 15g
Total Fat: 1.0g
Fiber: 2.0g
*Good source of: Selenium (7.8mcg)

*Foods that are an “excellent source” of a particular nutrient provide 20% or more of the Recommended Daily Value. Foods that are a “good source” of a particular nutrient provide between 10 and 20% of the Recommended Daily Value.

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