Why is Mehrkorn-Toastbrötchen classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The bread is made from refined wheat flour, water, yeast and multiple grain flours that are mixed, cooked and formed, and it includes several food‑grade additives such as sodium acetate (E262), apple acid (E296), calcium phosphate (E341) and an emulsifier (mono‑ and di‑acetyl tartaric acid esters of mono‑ and diglycerides of fatty acids), all of which place it in the NOVA 4 ultra‑processed category.

Is the wheat gluten in Mehrkorn-Toastbrötchen a concern for people with celiac disease?

Yes. The product contains wheat flour and wheat protein, both of which provide gluten, so it is not safe for anyone with celiac disease or gluten intolerance.

Is Mehrkorn-Toastbrötchen suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free diets?

The roll is fully vegan, containing no animal‑derived ingredients, but it is not gluten‑free because of wheat flour and wheat protein. Its carbohydrate content (about 42 g per 100 g) makes it unsuitable for strict keto diets, and while it contains no pork or animal additives, halal certification would depend on the source of the listed additives.

Gräfschaft • 6pcs

Mehrkorn-Toastbrötchen

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Mehrkorn-Toastbrötchen are vegan, multi-grain toasted bread rolls classified in the Cereals and potatoes / Bread groups. They receive a Nutri-Score of A and belong to NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra-processed product, and contain gluten, calcium phosphate, sodium acetate and apple acid as additives. Nutritionally they are low in fat, saturated fat, sugars and salt and provide 10 g of protein and 4 g of fiber per 100 g, though the high processing level and additive content may be a drawback for clean-eating consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal259 kcal

Fat4.5 g

Saturated Fat0.5 g

Carbohydrates42.5 g

Sugars3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for similar breads, this roll contains less fat (4.46 g vs 5.52 g), less saturated fat (0.54 g vs 1.4 g), lower sugars (3.04 g vs 4.79 g) and salt (0.25 g vs 3.95 g), while offering a slightly higher protein content (10.3 g vs 9.9 g).

Ingredients

Weizenmehl, Wasser, Hefe, Haferflocken, Roggenflocken, Maisgrieß, Sonnenblumenkerne, Leinsamen, Weizenvoll - kornschrot, Speisesalz, Weizeneiweiß, Zucker, Säuerungsmittel: Calciumphosphate, Natriumacetate, Äpfelsäure; Dextrose, Rapsöl, Weizenröstmalzmehl, Emulgator: Mono - und Diacetylweinsäurester von Mono - und Diglyceriden von Speisefettsäuren.

84%

35%

Unlock What Your Food Doesn't Tell You

Scan this and millions of other food products to discover hidden positive & negative points, scores percentage, additives, allergens, and deeper product insights with the free NutrScan app.