Why is the Solsikke bread classified as moderately processed (NOVA 3) and what additives does it contain?

The bread is placed in NOVA group 3 because it includes processed ingredients such as rapeseed oil, barley malt extract, and sugar syrups, but it does not contain any declared additives; the additives count is zero.

How does the low sugar and salt content of this bread affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

The low sugar (2.5 g per 100 g) helps limit blood‑glucose spikes for diabetics, and the very low salt (0.45 g per 100 g) supports blood‑pressure control for hypertensive individuals, though the presence of gluten may still be a concern for those with related sensitivities.

Is the Solsikke bread suitable for vegan or gluten‑free diets?

All ingredients are plant‑based, so the bread is vegan, but it contains rye and wheat flour, which provide gluten, making it unsuitable for a gluten‑free diet.

Kohberg • 750 g

Solsikke

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Solsikke is a Danish whole‑grain sunflower seed bread sold in a 750 g plastic pack. It carries a Nutri‑Score of B and falls into NOVA group 3, offering low sugar (2.5 g), low fat (2.6 g) and low salt (0.45 g) per 100 g while providing high fiber (7.5 g) and moderate protein (7 g) in the Cereals and Potatoes/Bread category. The product contains gluten from rye and wheat, includes rapeseed oil and sunflower seeds, and may not suit those seeking high‑protein or gluten‑free options.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal243 kcal

Fat7 g

Saturated Fat0.7 g

Carbohydrates34 g

Sugars2.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average bread in its category, this product contains about half the sugar (2.5 g vs 4.8 g per 100 g), roughly one‑quarter the salt (0.45 g vs 3.95 g), and more than double the fiber (7.5 g vs 5.4 g).

Ingredients

Vand, surdej (vand, rugmel* 9 %) 21 %, rugsigtemel 20 %, rugkerner* 13 %, solsikkekerner 7 %, hørfrø, hvedemel, rugmel* 2 %, salt tilsat jod, rapsolie, bygmaltekstrakt, fermenteret hvedemel, sukkersirup, karamelliseret sukkersirup, tørret surdej (rugmel, surdejskultur), gær, salt. Drys: Solsikkekerner. *Fuldkorn.

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