Why is Sesame seed burger buns classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The buns contain several industrial ingredients such as emulsifier E472e, colourants E160a and E160aiv (algal carotenes), antioxidant E300 (ascorbic acid) and acidity regulator E526 (calcium hydroxide), which together with refined flour, palm oil and processed egg products place the product in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the sugar and salt content in this product affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 9.6 g of sugar per 100 g, the buns can cause a rapid rise in blood glucose, making them unsuitable for strict diabetic control, while the 0.73 g of salt per 100 g is modest and unlikely to significantly impact hypertension, though overall sodium intake should still be monitored.

Is the sesame seed in Sesame seed burger buns a concern for people with sesame allergy?

Yes, the product lists sesame seeds (including black sesame) as an ingredient and marks them as an allergen, so anyone allergic to sesame should avoid these buns.

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Sesame seed burger buns

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Sesame seed burger buns are a bakery product classified under the Cereals and potatoes and Bread groups. They carry a Nutri-Score of C and are rated as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), reflecting the inclusion of multiple additives and processed ingredients. While the buns provide decent protein (9.3 g) and moderate fiber (4.8 g), they are relatively high in fat (7 g), saturated fat (3.2 g) and sugars (9.6 g) compared with typical buns, though their salt level (0.73 g) is lower than average.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal293 kcal

Fat6.9 g

Saturated Fat3.9 g

Carbohydrates46.3 g

Sugars12.6 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average bun values, this product has more fat (7 g vs 5.5 g), higher saturated fat (3.2 g vs 1.4 g) and sugars (9.6 g vs 4.8 g), while its salt content (0.73 g) is well below the average 3.95 g.

Ingredients

Wheat Flour [Wheat Flour, Calcium, Folic Acid, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin], Water, Pasteurised Egg (11%), Palm Oil, Sugar, Sesame Seeds (2.5%), Butter (Milk) (2%), Pasteurised Egg White, Black Sesame Seeds (1%), Yeast, Spirit Vinegar, Fermented Wheat Flour, Salt, Wheat Fibre, Flavouring, Soya Flour, Emulsifier (Mono - and Diacetyl Tartaric Acid Esters of Mono - and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids), Colour (Algal Carotenes), Acidity Regulator (Calcium Hydroxide), Flour Treatment Agent (Ascorbic Acid). Allergy Advice

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