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

It receives a NOVA 4 rating because the formulation relies on refined corn starch, multiple hydrocolloid gums and other industrial ingredients; the label lists guar gum (E412) and xanthan gum (E415) as thickeners, together with yeast, sea salt and a blend of spices, all of which are typical of ultra‑processed foods.

How does the salt content in this product affect a hypertensive diet?

With 1.1 g of salt per 100 g, the roll contributes a moderate amount of sodium; for someone on a low‑salt regimen the serving can fit within daily limits but should be accounted for alongside other salty foods to stay within recommended intake.

Is Pain sans gluten suitable for strict gluten‑free, vegan, or keto diets?

The product is certified gluten‑free and contains only plant‑derived ingredients, making it compatible with vegan diets, but its 39 g of carbohydrates per 100 g makes it unsuitable for ketogenic eating.

Gräfschafter • 180g

Pain sans gluten

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Pain sans gluten is an organic, gluten‑free bread roll made primarily from corn, rice and flaxseed flours. It belongs to the cereals and potatoes group (bread), carries a Nutri‑Score of B and is placed in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category due to refined starches and added gums. Per 100 g it provides 225 kcal, 4 g fat (0.5 g saturated), 1.1 g salt, 0.5 g sugars, 8.6 g fiber and 3.9 g protein, offering low sugar and high fiber but limited protein compared with standard breads, and it may contain traces of egg, soy, sesame and lupin.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal225 kcal

Fat4 g

Saturated Fat0.5 g

Carbohydrates39 g

Sugars0.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average breads, this roll has substantially lower sugar (0.5 g vs 4.8 g), salt (1.1 g vs 4.0 g) and calorie content (225 kcal vs 349 kcal), higher fiber (8.6 g vs 5.4 g), but contains far less protein (3.9 g vs 9.9 g) and overall fewer carbohydrates.

Ingredients

gluten-free organic corn rolls with flaxseed flour, for baking, : water, 26% corn starch', natural rice sourdough (rice flour, water), 4% flaxseed flour, apple fiber, sunflower oil, rice flour, 3% corn flour, psyllium husks', pea protein, yeast, sea salt, thickener: guar gum, xanthan gum, spices', 'from controlled organic farming', may contain traces of sesame, soy, lupins and egg, this product is gluten-free,

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