To produce a surface with lots of nooks and crannies, split English muffins with a fork and
gently pull them apart. Serve with jam and a little butter, or layer with avocado, sliced tomato, and sprouts.
Buying and storing tips
Buy English muffins in the bread or refrigerated-food section of most natural food and
grocery stores. Choose the whole-grain variety whenever possible. Store in a plastic bag at
room temperature, and use within a week.
Varieties
English muffins are available in an assortment of flavors, including sourdough, whole wheat, raisin, cinnamon, and cornmeal.
Nutrition Highlights
English muffin, 1 muffin (enriched with calcium
proprionate)
Calories: 134
Protein: 4.4g
Carbohydrate: 26g
Total Fat: 1.0g
Fiber: 1.5g
*Good source of: Calcium (99mg), Selenium (11mcg), and Thiamine (0.25 mg)
*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.
The information presented in the Food Guide is for informational purposes
only and was created by a team of US–registered dietitians and food experts. Consult
your doctor, practitioner, and/or pharmacist for any health problem and before using any
supplements, making dietary changes, or before making any changes in prescribed medications.
Information expires September 2008.
