Why is Dinkelschnitten mit Sonnenblumenkernen classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is considered ultra-processed because the ingredients are largely refined and industrially treated, such as refined spelt flour, rapeseed oil, added sugar, and sunflower seeds, and the product undergoes multiple manufacturing steps; however, the label reports zero listed additives, so no distinct additive codes appear on the ingredient list.

How do the sugar and salt levels in this bread affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

With 5.6 g of sugars per 100 g, the slice provides more simple carbohydrates than typical breads, which can raise blood glucose and should be counted in a diabetic meal plan, while its salt content of 0.98 g per 100 g is relatively low and poses less of a risk for blood-pressure control, though overall sodium intake should still be monitored.

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

Yes; spelt is a wheat relative that contains gluten, so the bread is not suitable for celiac disease or gluten-sensitive individuals, and the product also lists possible traces of soy, mustard, sesame and lupin.

GRAFSCHAFTER • 400g

Dinkelschnitten mit Sonnenblumenkernen

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Dinkelschnitten mit Sonnenblumenkernen are vegan spelt bread slices enriched with sunflower seeds, classified in the bread group of the PNNS system. The product carries a Nutri-Score of C and falls into the ultra-processed NOVA 4 category, offering 268 kcal, 9.4 g protein and 3.4 g fiber per 100 g but also 5.6 g sugars and 0.98 g salt. While the low saturated-fat and modest sodium are positives, the relatively high fat and added sugar, together with gluten and possible soy, mustard, sesame and lupin traces, make it less suitable for low-sugar or gluten-free diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

moderate

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal268 kcal

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average bakery product (average per 100 g: 4.79 g sugars, 5.52 g fat, 1.4 g saturated fat, 3.95 g salt, 348 kcal), this spelt slice contains more fat (8.8 g) and sugar (5.6 g) but considerably less salt (0.98 g), saturated fat (1 g) and calories (268 kcal).

Ingredients

Wasser, Dinkelmehl**, Dinkelvollkomm mehl** Sonnenblumenkerne, Dinkelflocken Kartoffelflocken, Dinkelkörner*** Speisesalz, Rapsöl, Zucker, Dinkelkleie** Dinkelvollkornschrot** Hefe. ** eine Weitert Kann Spuren von Soja, Senf, Sesam und Lupinen enthalten. Vor Wärme schützen und trocken lagern. Uffnet

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