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

The bread contains refined flours, added sugars, leavening agents and several processing aids such as lactic acid (E270), enzymes, ascorbic acid and other minor additives, which together place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

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

With 3.5 g of sugars per 100 g, the product contributes modestly to carbohydrate intake and can raise blood glucose levels, though it is lower than the average for similar breads; the 1.14 g of salt per 100 g adds to daily sodium intake and may be a concern for people managing hypertension.

Based on its ingredients, is Multigrain suitable for strict diets such as vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free?

The bread is not gluten‑free because it contains wheat and rye, it is not vegan or halal due to the presence of honey, and it is not keto friendly because it provides about 46 g of carbohydrates per 100 g; it is suitable for vegetarians who accept honey.

ACE Bakery • 1193g

Sourdough Bistro Multigrain Loaf

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Multigrain is a sourdough‑style bread made from a blend of unbleached wheat flour, whole‑grain wheat, rye, a multigrain seed mixture and a small amount of honey and cane sugar. It falls under the cereals and potatoes → bread category, carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified as NOVA 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product. The loaf provides 9.6 g of protein and 3.5 g of fiber per 100 g, but also contains 1.14 g of salt and 3.5 g of sugars, so it offers moderate nutrition while remaining relatively high in sodium and includes the additive lactic acid (E270).

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal263 kcal

Iron3.1 mg

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for similar breads, this multigrain loaf has lower sugars (3.5 g vs 4.8 g), lower total fat (5.3 g vs 5.5 g), lower saturated fat (0.9 g vs 1.4 g), much lower salt (1.1 g vs 4.0 g) and lower energy (263 kcal vs 349 kcal per 100 g).

Ingredients

Unbleached wheat flour, Water, Multigrain and seed blend (millet, sunflower seeds, amaranth, flax seeds, soft wheat flakes, khorasan wheat flakes), Sugars (honey, cane sugar), Whole grain whole wheat flour, Light rye flour, Wheat gluten, Salt, Sunflower and/or soybean oil, Yeast, Ground wheat, Cultured wheat flour, Lactic acid, Malted barley flour, Enzymes, Ascorbic acid, Rice flour (for dusting)

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