Why is Banana Loaf classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which additives does it contain?

Because it is made from refined wheat flour, added sweeteners, palm fat and several industrial ingredients, the product meets the criteria for NOVA 4. The label lists five additives: colour lutein (E161b), preservative calcium propionate (E282), acidifier malic acid (E296), humectant glycerol (E422) and gelling agent pectin (E440).

How does the high sugar content of Banana Loaf affect people managing diabetes or hypertension?

At 16 g of sugar per 100 g, the loaf can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, so individuals with diabetes should treat it as a high‑sugar food and limit portion size. Although its salt (0.52 g) is below the average for snack cakes, frequent consumption can still contribute to overall sodium intake, which is a consideration for hypertension.

Is Banana Loaf suitable for a vegan, gluten‑free diet?

The product is certified vegan, containing only plant‑derived ingredients, but it is made with fortified wheat flour and therefore contains gluten, so it is not appropriate for a gluten‑free diet.

Soreen • 260g

Banana Loaf

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Banana Loaf is a plant‑based snack that falls into the Cereals and potatoes → Bread group, marketed as a vegan banana fruit loaf. It earns a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified in NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed formulation that includes refined wheat flour, added sugars, palm‑derived fats and five food additives (E161b, E282, E296, E422 and E440). Nutritionally, the loaf offers lower fat (3.4 g), saturated fat (0.7 g) and salt (0.52 g) than the average snack cake, but its sugar level is high at 16 g per 100 g and it contains gluten, which may be a concern for some consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal309 kcal

Fat3.4 g

Saturated Fat0.7 g

Carbohydrates60 g

Sugars16 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the typical snack‑cake average (4.79 g sugar, 5.5 g fat, 3.9 g salt per 100 g), this Banana Loaf contains about 16 g sugar – more than three times the average – while its fat (3.4 g) and salt (0.52 g) are well below the sector norms.

Ingredients

Fortified _Wheat_ Flour (_Wheat_ Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin (B3), Thiamin (B1)), Water, Sweetened Banana Flavoured Pieces 11% (Fructose-glucose Syrup, Concentrated Pear Purée, Concentrated Banana Purée, Humectant (Glycerol), Sugar, _Wheat_ Fibre, Palm Fat, Gelling Agent (Pectin), Malic Acid, Natural Flavouring, Concentrated Lemon Juice), Sugar, Banana Purée 9.9%, Maize Starch, Vegetable Fat (Rapeseed, Palm), Dextrose, Salt, Yeast, Flavourings, Preservative (Calcium Propionate), Colour (Lutein).

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