Why is Malted Grain & Seeds classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is deemed ultra-processed because it combines refined wheat flour, added minerals and vitamins, malted wheat flakes, a seed blend, processed vegetable oils and a flour-treatment agent; the only listed additive is E300 (ascorbic acid, vitamin C) used to improve dough strength.

How does the sugar and salt content of Malted Grain & Seeds affect diabetic or hypertensive diets?

The bread’s sugar level is low at 3.7 g per 100 g, which is generally acceptable for diabetic meal planning, while its salt is 0.9 g per 100 g, significantly lower than the average bread but still contributing to daily sodium intake, so hypertensive individuals should account for it within their overall salt budget.

Is the sesame seed in this product a concern for people with sesame allergy?

Yes, the seed mix includes sesame seeds and the product is labelled with a sesame allergen warning, so anyone with a sesame allergy should avoid it.

Warburtons

Malted Grain & Seeds

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Warburtons Malted Grain & Seeds is a plant-based, whole-grain bread fortified with calcium, iron, niacin and thiamin and contains a seed mix of sunflower, poppy, sesame and flax. Classified under the PNNS groups 'Cereals and potatoes' and 'Bread', it carries a Nutri-Score of B and falls in the ultra-processed NOVA 4 category, providing 11.3 g of protein, 4.5 g of fiber, low sugars (3.7 g) and modest saturated fat (0.8 g) per 100 g but also 0.9 g of salt. Consumers should be aware of the gluten, sesame and soy allergens and the moderate salt level, which may be a concern for those on low-salt or allergy-restricted diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal269 kcal

Fat4.6 g

Saturated Fat0.8 g

Carbohydrates43.4 g

Sugars3.7 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average breads, this product contains less sugar (3.7 g vs 4.8 g), substantially less salt (0.9 g vs 4.0 g) and lower saturated fat, while delivering more protein (11.3 g vs 9.9 g) and similar calorie content.

Ingredients

Wheat Flour (with Calcium, Iron, Niacin (B3) and Thiamin (B1) and Wholemeal Wheat Flour, Water, Malted Wheat Flakes (7%), Seed Mix (6%) (Sunflower Seed Millet Seed, Poppy Seed, Sesame Seed, Brown Linseed), Wheat Gluten, Yeart Wheat Bran, Demerara Sugar, Vegetable Oils (Rapeseed and Sustainable Pa Malted Barley Flour, Salt, Fermented Wheat Flour, Soya Flour, Caramelisedugar Flour Treatment Agent: Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C).

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