
Product Insights
Medium Wholemeal is a sliced wholemeal bread sold by Sainsbury's and belongs to the cereal and potatoes, bread category. It carries a Nutri-Score of A and is classified in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 group, offering 12 g protein, 6.5 g fibre, low sugars (3 g) and low salt (0.86 g) per 100 g, but it includes palm oil and additives such as an emulsifier (E472e), a preservative (E282) and ascorbic acid (E300). Overall, it is a plant‑based, vegan‑friendly loaf with a respectable nutrient density, yet its processing level and palm‑oil content may concern health‑focused consumers.
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Comparative Analysis
Compared with the average sliced wholemeal bread, this loaf contains less sugar (3 g vs 4.79 g), less fat (3 g vs 5.52 g), substantially less salt (0.86 g vs 3.95 g) and more protein (12 g vs 9.9 g) per 100 g.
Ingredients
Wholemeal Wheat Flour, Water, Wheat Gluten, Yeast, Rapeseed Oil, Salt, Spirit Vinegar, Soya Flour, Caramelised Sugar, Emulsifier: Mono - and Diacetyl Tartaric Acid Esters of Mono - and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids; Preservative: Calcium Propionate; Palm Oil, Flour Treatment Agent: Ascorbic Acid.
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