Why is the ORGANIC LOAF classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is considered ultra‑processed because it combines refined whole‑grain flours, added cane sugar, enzyme, ascorbic acid, and a bacterial culture; although the label shows zero formal additives, these processing aids are counted as additives in the NOVA system.

How do the sugar and salt levels in this organic loaf affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

The loaf’s 7.8 g of sugar per 100 g can raise blood glucose and may require portion control for diabetics, while its 0.78 g of salt is well below typical bread levels, making it relatively safe for hypertension when eaten in moderation.

Is the presence of sesame seeds in this loaf a concern for people with sesame allergies?

Yes, sesame seeds are listed as an allergen; individuals with a sesame allergy should avoid this product, as even small traces can trigger allergic reactions.

KIRKLAND Signature • 765 g

ORGANIC LOAF

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

The ORGANIC LOAF is a certified organic, kosher whole‑meal bread that falls under the cereals and potatoes (bread) category. It carries a Nutri‑Score of A and is classified as NOVA 4, offering 10 g of protein and 8.9 g of fiber per 100 g, while containing 7.8 g of sugar and 0.78 g of salt, which are moderate compared with typical breads. The loaf contains gluten and sesame seeds as allergens, and despite its organic ingredients, its ultra‑processed status and added cane sugar mean it is not a low‑processed option.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

moderate

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal244 kcal

Vitamin B10.4 mg

Vitamin B20.2 mg

Vitamin B60.3 mg

Iron2.2 mg

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average bread, this loaf has higher sugar (7.8 g vs 4.8 g) and fiber (8.9 g vs 5.4 g), lower fat (4.4 g vs 5.5 g), markedly lower salt (0.8 g vs 4.0 g), and a slightly lower energy content.

Ingredients

ORGANIC WHOLE WHEAT (ORGANIC WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR, ORGANIC CRACKED WHOLE WHEAT), WATER, ORGANIC WHEAT FLOUR, ORGANIC WHOLE GRAIN AND SEED MIX (ORGANIC SUNFLOWER SEEDS, ORGANIC WHOLE FLAX SEEDS, ORGANIC SESAME SEEDS, ORGANIC GROUND FLAX, ORGANIC BLACK SESAME SEEDS, ORGANIC PUMPKIN SEEDS, ORGANIC MILLET, ORGANIC ROLLED OATS, ORGANIC ROLLED SPELT, ORGANIC ROLLED BARLEY, ORGANIC ROLLED RYE, ORGANIC ROLLED WHOLE WHEAT, ORGANIC QUINOA, ORGANIC TRITICALE FLOUR, ORGANIC YELLOW CORN FLOUR, ORGANIC KHORASAN FLOUR, ORGANIC AMARANTH FLOUR, ORGANIC BUCKWHEAT FLOUR, ORGANIC SORGHUM FLOUR, ORGANIC RED FIFE FLOUR, ORGANIC BROWN RICE FLOUR, ORGANIC PURPLE CORN FLOUR), ORGANIC CANE SUGAR, ORGANIC OAT FIBRE, CULTURED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, BACTERIAL CULTURE), YEAST, ORGANIC VITAL WHEAT GLUTEN, SEA SALT, WHEAT FIBRE, ORGANIC MOLASSES, ENZYME, ASCORBIC ACID. CONTAINS: WHEAT, OAT, RYE, BARLEY, TRITICALE, SESAME.

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