Why is Artesano bakery bread classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is made from refined enriched wheat flour, added sugar, vegetable oil and several isolated ingredients such as soy lecithin, which are typical of ultra-processed formulations; the only listed additive is soy lecithin (E322) used as an emulsifier.

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

With 5.3 g of sugar and 1.3 g of salt per 100 g, the bread can cause a modest rise in blood glucose and contributes to daily sodium intake, so people managing diabetes or high blood pressure should limit portion size and balance it with lower‑sugar, low‑salt foods.

Is the presence of sesame seeds in Artesano bakery bread a concern for people with sesame allergy?

Yes, sesame seeds are listed as an ingredient and are highlighted as an allergen, meaning the product can trigger allergic reactions in anyone sensitive to sesame.

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Artesano bakery bread

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Artesano bakery bread is a sliced, plant-based bread belonging to the cereals and potatoes family (pnns_groups 1 = Cereals and potatoes, pnns_groups 2 = Bread) and carries a Nutri-Score of C. It provides a relatively high protein content of 10.5 g per 100 g and modest fat (3.9 g) with virtually no saturated fat, while the fiber level is modest at 2.6 g. However, the product is classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4), contains added sugars (5.3 g per 100 g), 1.3 g of salt, and lists allergens such as gluten, soy, and sesame, together with the additive soy lecithin (E322).

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

moderate

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal289 kcal

Added Sugars5.3 g

Vitamin B10.4 mg

Vitamin B20.3 mg

Vitamin B60.4 mg

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sliced bread, this loaf contains less fat (3.9 g vs 5.5 g), less salt (1.3 g vs 4 g) and lower saturated fat, but its sugar (5.3 g) and protein (10.5 g) are respectively above and above the category averages.

Ingredients

ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, REDUCED IRON, NIACIN, THIAMIN MONONITRATE (VITAMIN B1), RIBOFLAVIN (VITAMIN B2), FOLIC ACID), WATER, SUGAR, YEAST, VEGETABLE OIL (SOYBEAN), WHEAT GLUTEN, SEA SALT, CULTURED WHEAT FLOUR, SOY LECITHIN, CITRIC ACID GRAIN VINEGAR, SESAME SEEDS.

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Sara Lee

567 g