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

Although NOVA 4 denotes ultra‑processed foods, White Sourdough is actually in NOVA 3, meaning it is moderately processed; it contains only basic ingredients such as wheat, rye and rice flours, water, rapeseed oil, salt and fortified micronutrients, and it does not contain any additives or preservatives.

Is the wheat flour in White Sourdough a concern for people with gluten sensitivity?

The primary ingredient is wheat flour, which naturally contains gluten, so the bread is not safe for individuals with celiac disease or non‑celiac gluten sensitivity, though it can be consumed by those who are not gluten‑restricted.

Based on the ingredients, is this product suitable for strict diets like Vegan, Keto, Halal, or Gluten‑Free?

White Sourdough is vegan and contains no animal‑derived ingredients, making it acceptable for vegan and halal diets, but its high carbohydrate content and presence of gluten render it unsuitable for keto or gluten‑free eating plans.

Co-op • 500g

White Sourdough

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

White Sourdough is a plant‑based, white sourdough bread classified in the Cereals and potatoes – Bread group. It carries a Nutri‑Score of B and is placed in NOVA group 3, offering low sugar (2.7 g), low saturated fat (0.3 g) and low salt (0.79 g) per 100 g while providing 5.2 g of fiber and 8 g of protein, though its protein and energy are below average for breads. The formulation includes wheat, rye and rice flours, rapeseed oil, fortified micronutrients and salt, contains gluten and may have trace amounts of egg, milk, sesame and soy, making it suitable for vegans but not for those avoiding gluten.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal260 kcal

Fat2.7 g

Saturated Fat0.3 g

Carbohydrates44 g

Sugars2.7 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average white bread, this sourdough contains roughly half the sugar (2.7 g vs 4.8 g), one‑fifth the salt (0.8 g vs 4 g) and a third of the saturated fat (0.3 g vs 1.4 g), while delivering similar fiber but slightly less protein.

Ingredients

Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium carbonate, Niacin, Iron, Thiamin), Water, Rapeseed Oil, Rice Flour, Rye Flour, Fermented Wheat Flour, Salt.

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