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

The loaf is marked as NOVA 4 because it contains refined wheat flour, multiple emulsifiers, a preservative and a flour‑treatment agent; the specific additives listed on the label are E471 (mono‑ and diglycerides of fatty acids), E472e (diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono‑ and diglycerides), E282 (calcium propionate) and E300 (ascorbic acid).

How does the sugar and salt content of Lightly Seeded Loaf affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 3.6 g of sugars per 100 g, the loaf is lower in sugar than typical breads, making it a relatively safer choice for diabetics, but it still contains 0.89 g of salt per 100 g, which is moderate and should be counted toward daily sodium limits for people managing hypertension.

Is Lightly Seeded Loaf suitable for vegan or gluten‑free diets?

All listed ingredients are plant‑based, so the product is technically vegan, although some additives are only “maybe” vegan; however, it contains wheat flour, which provides gluten, so it is not appropriate for a gluten‑free diet.

Tesco

Lightly Seeded Loaf

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

This Lightly Seeded Loaf is a cereal-based bread belonging to the “Cereals and potatoes” and “Bread” groups. It earns a Nutri‑Score of B and is classified in NOVA group 4, reflecting an ultra-processed formulation that includes four additives (E471, E472e, E282, E300) and a modest amount of salt (0.89 g per 100 g). Nutritionally, the loaf is low in fat, saturated fat and sugars, provides a good amount of fiber (6.8 g) and protein (8.9 g), but the salt level is moderate and the presence of additives may be a concern for clean‑eating consumers.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Added Sugars0 g

Fruits & Vegetables1.1 %

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average supermarket bread, this loaf contains less than half the fat, saturated fat, sugars and salt, provides fewer calories, but offers more fiber while delivering slightly less protein and carbohydrates.

Ingredients

Wheat Flour [Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate. Iron. Niacin. Thiamin], Water, Seed Blend (6%) [Brown Linseeds. Sunflower Seeds. Millet, Poppy Seeds, Pumpkin Seeds. Golden Linseeds]. Yeast. Salt, Spirit Vinegar. Barley Malt Flour, Emulsifiers (Mono - and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids. Mono - and Diacetyl Tartaric Acid Esters of Mono - and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids), Preservative (Calcium Propionate), Rapeseed Oil, Flour Treatment Agent (Ascorbic Acid).

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