Why is Green Olive and Rosemary Sourdough classified as moderately processed (NOVA 3) and what specific additives does it contain?

The loaf contains several processed ingredients such as refined flours, added oils and a commercial acidity regulator, which place it in NOVA group 3; the only listed additives are E270 (lactic acid) used as an acidity regulator and E300 (ascorbic acid) used as a flour‑treatment agent.

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

With only 3.4 g of sugars and about 0.6 g of salt per 100 g, the bread adds minimal extra glucose and sodium, making it a relatively safe choice for people managing diabetes or high blood pressure, though portion control remains important because carbohydrates still total 41 g per 100 g.

Based on its ingredients, is this sourdough suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or low‑carb diets?

All listed ingredients are plant‑based, so the bread is vegan, but it contains wheat and malted barley flour and is therefore not gluten‑free; its carbohydrate level of 41 g per 100 g is typical for bread and does not meet low‑carb criteria.

Tesco finest

Green Olive and Rosemary Sourdough

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Green Olive and Rosemary Sourdough is a sourdough bread sold under the Tesco Finest range and belongs to the Cereals and potatoes (Bread) food family. At 242 kcal per 100 g it supplies 5.8 g of fiber, 4.2 g of fat (0.6 g saturated), 3.4 g of sugars and only about 0.6 g of salt, all of which are lower than the typical averages for sourdough breads. The product is placed in NOVA group 3, indicating moderate processing, contains the additives E270 (lactic acid) and E300 (ascorbic acid), is vegan but not gluten‑free, and does not have a Nutri‑Score rating.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal242 kcal

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sourdough bread (≈349 kcal, 4.8 g sugar, 5.5 g fat, 4 g salt and 5.4 g fiber per 100 g), this loaf delivers fewer calories, sugar, fat and salt while providing a touch more fiber.

Ingredients

Wheat Flour [Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin], Water, Green Olives (9%), Olive Tapenade (2%) [Black Olives, Water, Olive Oil, Tomato, Capers, Lemon Juice, Garlic, Salt, Cornflour, Thyme, Sunflower Oil, Oregano], Rice Flour, Rapeseed Oil, Salt, Fermented Wheat Flour, Rosemary, Malted Barley Flour, Acidity Regulator (Lactic Acid), Flour Treatment Agent (Ascorbic Acid). Allergy Advice For allergens, including cereals containing gluten, see ingredients in bold. Also, may contain sesame seeds, milk, egg and soya. VSuitable for vegetarians A S S S at De do For OUR PROMISE We make every effort to ensure our products are of the best possible quality. That's why we are happy any Tesco product which doesn't live BRET fund or replace Tes Tesc Dun SC29. www.

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