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

The bread is made from refined wheat gluten, whole‑grain flour, seed flours and a sourdough starter, all of which are industrially processed; it also includes the additive sodium acetate (E262) as a acidity regulator, which together place it in the NOVA 4 category.

How does the low sugar and moderate salt content of Eiweiß Brot affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

With only 1.07 g of sugar per 100 g, the loaf is suitable for diabetic diets that limit simple sugars, while the 1.3 g of salt is lower than many breads but still requires monitoring for those on a low‑sodium regimen to stay within daily limits.

Is Eiweiß Brot suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free diets?

The product is vegan and contains no animal‑derived ingredients, making it suitable for vegan and generally halal diets; however, it contains wheat gluten, so it is not gluten‑free, and its carbohydrate level (~13 g per 100 g) makes it unsuitable for a strict keto diet.

Gut & Günstig • 500 g (9 x 56g)

Eiweiß Brot

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Eiweiß Brot is a plant‑based multigrain sliced bread, classified under the cereal and bread groups. It carries a Nutri‑Score of A and is labeled NOVA 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product, with a very high protein content of 24 g per 100 g and substantial fiber (8 g) while keeping sugars low (1.07 g) and salt moderate (1.3 g). However, its fat level (8 g) exceeds the average for similar breads and the presence of the additive sodium acetate (E262) and multiple processed grains contribute to its ultra‑processed status.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal236 kcal

Fat8 g

Saturated Fat1.1 g

Carbohydrates13 g

Sugars1.1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sliced multigrain bread, this protein loaf contains roughly three times more protein (24 g vs 9.9 g), about one‑third the sugar (1.07 g vs 4.79 g) and about one‑third the salt (1.3 g vs 3.95 g), but its fat content is higher (8.0 g vs 5.5 g).

Ingredients

Wasser, Weizengluten, Weizenvollkornmehl, Leinsamen, Sonnenblumenkerne, Erbsenschrot, Natursauerteig (Roggenmehl, Wasser), Speisesalz, Gerstenmalzmehl, Roggenkleie, Erbsenpulver, Apfelessio, Hefe, Säureregulator: Natriumacetate. Das Produkt kann Spuren von Ei, Soja, Milch, Senf, Sesamt und Lupinen enthalten.

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