Why is Multi-Grain Sourdough Bread classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The bread combines several refined flours, a sour starter, multiple seeds, and a dairy‑based whey powder, and it uses the preservative calcium propionate (E282); the complexity of ingredients and the addition of a synthetic preservative place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 group.

How does the sugar and salt content in this bread affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With only 1.5 g of sugar per 100 g, the loaf is low‑carb enough to fit most diabetic meal plans, while its 1.06 g of salt is moderate but still well below the average bread’s 3.95 g, making it a reasonable choice for people managing blood pressure if portions are controlled.

Is the whey powder in this product a concern for people with milk allergy or those following a vegan diet?

Yes, the whey powder is derived from milk, so the bread is not suitable for anyone who is allergic to dairy or for vegans who avoid animal‑based ingredients.

Rudolph's • 1.2 kg

Multi-Grain Sourdough Bread

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Rudolph's Multi-Grain Sourdough Bread is a plant-based bakery item classified in the Cereals and potatoes > Bread groups, offering 10.8 g of protein and 5.4 g of fiber per 100 g while keeping sugars low at 1.5 g. It earns a Nutri-Score of B and falls into the ultra-processed NOVA 4 category, reflecting its balanced macronutrients but also a moderate salt level of 1.06 g / 100 g. The loaf contains milk-derived whey powder, sesame seeds and gluten, and includes the preservative calcium propionate (E282), which may be of concern for those with allergies or seeking additive-free foods.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal254 kcal

Iron3.5 mg

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average bread in its category, this sourdough contains about one‑third the sugar, roughly half the fat and salt, and slightly more protein and fiber while delivering roughly 100 kcal less per 100 g.

Ingredients

UNBLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, WATER, WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR, SOUR (WATER, DARK RYE FLOUR AND BACTERIAL CULTURE), CRACKED WHOLE WHEAT, WHOLE RYE SEED, COARSE WHOLE RYE GRAIN, FLAX SEED, SUNFLOWER SEED, WHOLE ROLLED OATS, SESAME SEED, YEAST, SALT, WHEY POWDER (MILK), CALCIUM PROPIONATE. ROLLED IN FLAX SUNFLOWER AND SESAME SEEDS.

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