Why is Pain aux graines germées bio classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The bread is deemed ultra‑processed because it combines refined flours, added sugar, salt, oils and a suite of food‑grade enzymes; the only listed additive is the enzyme preparation containing amylase (E1100) and pentosanases, which are used to improve dough handling and texture.

How does the salt content in this bread affect a hypertensive diet?

With 1.6 g of salt per 100 g, a typical 2‑slice serving already provides about 25 % of the recommended daily limit of 5 g, which can raise blood pressure in sensitive individuals; people managing hypertension should limit portions or choose lower‑salt alternatives.

Is the sesame seed in this bread a concern for people with sesame allergy?

Yes, sesame is listed as an explicit ingredient and is highlighted as an allergen, so anyone with a sesame allergy should avoid this product entirely.

Coop naturaplan • 420 g

Pain aux graines germées bio

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Pain aux graines germées bio is an organic 420 g bag of sprouted‑seed bread made from wheat, rye, water, sprouted wheat grains and a blend of flax, sesame and sunflower seeds. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified in NOVA group 4, indicating it is ultra‑processed; it provides moderate fat (6 g), low sugar (1.4 g), low saturated fat (0.6 g), high salt (1.6 g), good fiber (6.1 g) and 8.7 g of protein per 100 g. The loaf contains gluten, milk and sesame allergens and also lists possible trace contamination with nuts, egg and soy, making it suitable for vegetarians but not for vegans or those with those allergies.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal257 kcal

Fat6 g

Saturated Fat0.6 g

Carbohydrates39 g

Sugars1.4 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average bread in its category, this sprouted‑seed loaf has lower sugar (1.4 g vs 4.79 g), markedly lower salt (1.6 g vs 3.95 g) and saturated fat (0.6 g vs 1.4 g), while its total fat is slightly higher (6 g vs 5.52 g) and its protein and fiber are close to the average.

Ingredients

Farines de céréales (blé [farine bise [avec son de blé]], seigle), eau, graines germées de blé 12%, graines d'oléagineux (lin, sésame, tournesol), son de blé, huile de colza, vinaigre d'alcool, sel de cuisine iodé, lait écrémé en poudre (Suisse), farine de blé de gonflement, levure, fin finot de blé, petit-lait en poudre (Suisse), sucre, amidon de blé prégélatinisé, gluten de blé, protéines lactiques (Suisse), lait entier en poudre (Suisse), poudre d'acérola avec fécule de manioc, enzymes (pentosanases, amylases). Peut contenir des traces de: noix, œuf, noisettes, amandes, soja.

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