
Product Insights
Wheat flour sourdough bread from Sainsbury’s is a plant‑based bakery item classified in the Cereals and potatoes group, specifically as bread. It carries a NOVA 4 rating, indicating ultra‑processed status, and the Nutri‑Score is not disclosed, while its nutrient profile shows low fat, low sugars and saturated fat but a high level of salt. The loaf is fortified with calcium carbonate, niacin, iron and thiamin and contains whole‑grain wheat and rye flours, offering some vitamins and minerals, yet the high salt content and lack of clear nutrition grading limit its health appeal.
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Nutritional Values
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Comparative Analysis
Compared with the average bakery product, this sourdough bread contains lower sugar and fat but higher salt, placing it below the typical category averages for those nutrients.
Ingredients
Fortified British Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Niacin, Iron, Thiamin), Water, Rye Flour, Salt, Wholemeal Wheat Flour, Malted Wheat Flour. Wheat Gluten.
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