Why is Morrisons Granary Loaf classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which additives does it contain?

The loaf combines refined wheat flours, malted grains, added sugars, emulsifiers and palm oil, all hallmarks of ultra‑processed foods; its listed additives are E481 (sodium stearoyl‑2‑lactylate), E472e (mono‑ and diacetyltartaric acid esters of mono‑ and diglycerides) and E300 (ascorbic acid).

How does the salt content of this loaf affect a diet for someone with hypertension?

At 2.97 g of salt per 100 g, the loaf is classified as high in salt and can contribute substantially to daily sodium intake, so people with hypertension should consume it only in moderation and balance it with lower‑salt foods.

Is this loaf suitable for a vegan or gluten‑free diet?

The product contains no animal‑derived ingredients, making it vegan, but it includes wheat flour, barley malt and other cereals that contain gluten, so it is not appropriate for a gluten‑free diet.

Morrisons • 800g

Morrisons Granary Loaf

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Morrisons Granary Loaf is a plant‑based bread belonging to the Cereals and Potatoes and Bread categories, providing 273 kcal, 47.4 g carbohydrates, 8.9 g protein and 5.8 g fiber per 100 g. It is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and contains additives such as sodium stearoyl‑2‑lactylate (E481), mono‑ and diacetyltartaric acid esters of mono‑ and diglycerides (E472e) and ascorbic acid (E300), as well as palm oil, which raises sustainability concerns. While the loaf is low in fat and sugars, its salt level is flagged as high and it carries gluten and soy allergens, and a Nutri‑Score is not assigned.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal273 kcal

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average granary loaves, this Morrisons Granary Loaf has considerably less fat (1.4 g vs 5.5 g), slightly lower sugar (2.8 g vs 4.8 g), and a comparable fiber content (5.8 g vs 5.4 g) per 100 g.

Ingredients

Wheat flour, Water, Malted wheat flakes, Yeast, Salt, Demerara sugar, Soya flour, Emulsifiers (Sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate, Mono - and diacetyltartaric acid esters of mono - and diglycerides of fatty acids), Barley malt flour, Fortified wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin), Dextrose, Malted barley flour, Palm oil, Golden sugar, Rapeseed oil, Flour Treatment Agent (Ascorbic acid). ALLERGY ADVICE: For allergens, including cereals containing gluten, see ingredients in bold. May contain other allergens. Prepared in an open kitchen so we cannot guarantee suitability for people with allergies. Per 100g serving: 1155kJ/

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