Why is Toast Brötchen – Dinkel classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which additives does it contain?

The product is labeled NOVA 4 because it includes refined spelt flour, added sugars, emulsifiers and acidity regulators that are manufactured through multiple industrial steps. The listed additives are E472e (mono‑ and diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono‑ and diglycerides), E296 (apple acid) and E262 (sodium acetate).

How does the sugar and salt content of this spelt toast roll affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

With 3.2 g of sugar per 100 g, the roll adds a modest amount of carbohydrate that can raise blood glucose, so diabetics should count it within their daily carbohydrate allowance. The 1 g of salt per 100 g is lower than many bakery products but still contributes to sodium intake; hypertensive individuals should monitor portion size to keep total daily sodium within recommended limits.

Is the spelt flour in this product a concern for people with gluten intolerance?

Yes. Spelt flour is a wheat relative and contains gluten; the product is therefore unsuitable for anyone with celiac disease or non‑celiac gluten sensitivity.

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Toast Brötchen - Dinkel (2x 3 Stück, 235 g; pro 3 Stück aufgeführt)

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Toast Brötchen – Dinkel are spelt-based toast rolls classified in the Cereals and Potatoes and Bread groups. They carry a Nutri‑Score of B and fall into the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category, containing three additives (E472e, E296 and E262). Per 100 g they are low in fat (1.2 g) and sugars (3.2 g), have moderate salt (1 g), provide 239 kcal, 8.9 g of protein and 4.2 g of fiber, which is slightly below the average fiber content for breads.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal239 kcal

Fat1.2 g

Saturated Fat0.3 g

Carbohydrates46 g

Sugars3.2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average bakery product, this spelt toast roll contains less fat (1.2 g vs 5.5 g), lower sugar (3.2 g vs 4.8 g) and markedly less salt (1 g vs 4 g) per 100 g, while delivering similar protein levels.

Ingredients

Dinkelmehl (eine Weizenart), Wasser, Hefe, Maisgrieẞ, Backmittel (Weizen - mehl, Weizengluten, Dextrose, Emulgator: Mono - und Diacetylweinsäureester von Mono - und Diglyceriden von Speisefettsäuren; Säuerungsmittel: Äpfelsäure), Zucker, Gerstenmalzextrakt, jodiertes Speisesalz (Speisesalz, Kaliumjodat), Säureregulator: Natriumacetate. DURCHSCHNITTLICHE NÄHRWERTE % RM* pro pro pro Brötchen 100 g (ca. 56 g) Brötchen (ca. 56 g)

84%

35%

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