Why is Pan de pipas Girasol y Calabaza classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is labeled NOVA 4 because the recipe combines refined wheat flours, added sugar, and several industrial additives rather than being made solely from whole ingredients; the loaf contains the preservative calcium propionate (E282), sorbic acid (E200), the emulsifier sodium stearoyl‑2‑lactylate (E481), phosphates and a small amount of ascorbic acid (E300) used as a dough strengthener.

Is the sesame seed ingredient in this bread a concern for individuals with a sesame allergy, and are there any other allergens present?

Yes, the product includes 2 % sesame seeds, which are a major allergen and must be avoided by anyone with a sesame allergy; it also contains wheat gluten and traces of soy, both of which are listed allergens.

Is this pumpkin‑seed and sunflower‑seed loaf suitable for a vegan diet, and can it be eaten by people who need to avoid gluten?

All listed ingredients are plant‑derived, so the loaf is vegan, but it contains wheat flour and added gluten, making it unsuitable for those requiring a gluten‑free diet.

Lidl • 675 g

Pan de pipas Girasol y Calabaza

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Pan de pipas Girasol y Calabaza is a sliced loaf from Lidl that falls within the Bread subgroup of the Cereals and Potatoes category. It earns a Nutri‑Score of A, thanks to its high protein (14 g per 100 g) and fiber (9.5 g per 100 g) content and virtually no salt, although it contains a modest amount of sugar (4.9 g) and saturated fat (1.6 g). The bread is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and includes preservatives such as calcium propionate (E282) and sorbic acid (E200) together with the emulsifier sodium stearoyl‑2‑lactylate (E481), which may be a concern for clean‑label consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal272 kcal

Fat8.6 g

Saturated Fat1.6 g

Trans Fat0 g

Monounsaturated Fat0 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sliced bread, this loaf provides substantially more protein (14 g vs 9.9 g) and fiber (9.5 g vs 5.38 g), a slightly higher sugar (4.9 g vs 4.79 g) and saturated fat (1.6 g vs 1.4 g), while delivering virtually no salt.

Ingredients

26% harina integral de trigo, harina de trigo, agua, 4% de girasol, azúcar, gluten de trigo, levadura, 2,3% semillas de calabaza troceada, 2% semillas de sésamo, 2% semillas de amapola, 2% girasol, sal, conservadores: propionato cálcico, ácido sórbico, sorbato, Vinagre de vino, emulgentes: estearoil-2-lactilato sódico, ésteres m y diacetil tartáricos de monoglicéridos y diglicéridos de ácide agentes de tratamiento de la harina: ácido ascórbico, fosfatos, trazas de soja

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