Why is Hawaiian Bakery Buns classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The buns contain refined wheat flour, added sugar, vegetable oils, and several processed ingredients such as soy lecithin (E322), citric acid (E330) and a stevia‑based sweetener (REB A), which together place the product in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the sugar and salt content in Hawaiian Bakery Buns affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With about 8 g of sugars per 100 g and 0.75 g of salt per serving, the buns can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes for diabetics and add to daily sodium intake, which may be problematic for people managing hypertension.

Is the wheat gluten in this product a concern for people with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity?

Yes, the buns contain wheat gluten and are labeled as containing gluten, making them unsuitable for anyone with celiac disease or non‑celiac gluten sensitivity.

Sara Lee Artesano • 539g

Hawaiian Bakery Buns

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Hawaiian Bakery Buns are soft, slightly sweet sandwich rolls packaged in a 539 g bag, ideal for hamburgers or tropical-style meals. Nutritionally they provide 283 kcal, 35 g carbohydrates, 6 g protein, 2.5 g fat and 0.75 g salt per 100 g, offering modest fiber (2 g) and low saturated fat but relatively high sugars (8 g) and moderate salt. Classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and carrying a Nutri‑Score of C, they present a mix of positive protein and fiber alongside concerns over added sugars and processing level.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

moderate

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal284 kcal

Added Sugars6 g

Vitamin B10.4 mg

Iron2.7 mg

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average hamburger buns, this product has lower fat, saturated fat and salt, but considerably higher sugars and total carbohydrates.

Ingredients

enriched wheat flour [flour, malted barley flour, reduced iron, niacin, thiamin mononitrate (vitamin b1), riboflavin (vitamin b2), folic acid], water, sugar, yeast, vegetable oils (soybean, canola), wheat gluten, sea salt, natural flavors, potato flakes, contains 0.5% or less of each of the following: cultured wheat flour, soy lecithin, vegetable protein (pea), corn flour, citric acid, reb a (stevia leaf sweetener), maltodextrin, dextrose, annatto & turmeric, grain vinegar, cornstarch, sesame seeds. contains wheat, soy, sesame.

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