Hovis thick • 800g
Bread
Product Insights
Made from 62% wholemeal flour, this 800 g sliced loaf from Hovis falls under the Cereals and potatoes family, specifically the bread subgroup. It delivers an A-grade Nutri-Score with high fiber (6.8 g/100 g), solid protein (10 g/100 g) and low saturated fat, while providing only about 221 kcal per 100 g. However, it is classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4), contains additives such as calcium propionate (E282), an emulsifier (E472e) and ascorbic acid, and includes gluten and soy allergens.
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Comparative Analysis
Compared with the average sliced wholemeal bread, this loaf provides lower sugar (4.04 g vs 4.79 g), far less salt (0.89 g vs 3.95 g), higher fiber (6.81 g vs 5.38 g) and slightly more protein (10 g vs 9.9 g) while delivering about 221 kcal per 100 g versus the category average of 349 kcal and markedly lower total and saturated fat.
Ingredients
Wholemeal Flour (Wheat), Water, Wheat Protein, Yeast, Salt, Soya Flour, Preservative: E282, Caramelised Sugar, Emulsifier: E472e, Flour Treatment Agent: Ascorbic Acid, Wheat Flour (with added Calcium, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin). This product contains 62% wholegrains from wholemeal flour.
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