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

The roll uses refined rye and wheat flours, wheat gluten, malt extract, and a sourdough starter, all of which are industrially processed ingredients; the only listed additive is soy lecithin, an emulsifier, which together place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How might the salt content of this rye roll affect individuals who need to limit sodium, such as those with hypertension?

With 1.57 g of salt per 100 g (about 630 mg of sodium), a single roll provides roughly 13 % of the recommended daily sodium limit, so regular consumption could contribute significantly to a high‑sodium diet and should be limited by people monitoring blood pressure.

Is Roggenbrötchen suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or keto diets?

The product is not gluten‑free because it contains rye and wheat flours as well as wheat gluten; it is technically vegan as it contains no animal‑derived ingredients, but the high carbohydrate content makes it unsuitable for keto diets.

Coppenrath, Coppenrath & Wiese • 7x 70g

Roggen Brötchen

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Roggenbrötchen is a frozen rye bread roll from the Cereal and Potato and Bread families, marketed by Coppenrath & Wiese. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified as NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product that includes refined flours, malt extract and soy lecithin as an emulsifier; nutritionally it is low in fat, saturated fat and sugars, but contains a relatively high amount of salt and modest protein and fiber. The roll includes allergens such as gluten, soy and may contain sesame, making it unsuitable for those with related sensitivities.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal176 kcal

Fat1.8 g

Saturated Fat0.6 g

Carbohydrates47 g

Sugars3.6 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average frozen bread roll, this rye roll contains about half the fat and salt, lower sugar, slightly less protein and fiber, and roughly 30% fewer calories per 100 g.

Ingredients

Wasser, ROGGENMEHL, WEIZENMEHL, WEIZENKLEBER, Speisesalz, Hefe, GERSTEN MALZMEHL, GERSTENMALZEXTRAKT, ROGGENSAUERTEIG, Zucker, Emulgator (SOJALECITHINE). Kann Sesam enthalten. Nährwerte: Brennwert Fett

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GUT & GÜNSTIG

560g