Why is Brot Vital classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

Brot Vital falls into NOVA group 4 because it is made from refined starches, rice flours, isolated ingredients and includes industrial additives; the only additive listed is hydroxypropylmethylcellulose (E464), a synthetic thickener, along with a natural flavoring.

How does the salt content in Brot Vital affect a hypertensive or low-sodium diet?

With 1 g of salt per 100 g, the bread provides about 20% of the WHO recommended maximum of 5 g of salt per day, so a typical serving can be a notable source of sodium for people with hypertension or those on a low-sodium diet.

Is Brot Vital suitable for strict vegan, gluten-free, and low-sugar diets?

Yes, Brot Vital is fully vegan, certified gluten-free, contains no dairy, eggs or animal-derived ingredients, and its sugar level is only 2.9 g per 100 g, making it suitable for those following strict vegan, gluten-free or low-sugar eating plans, though the moderate salt content should still be considered.

Schär • 250g

Brot Vital

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Brot Vital is a sliced gluten-free, plant-based bread from the cereals and potatoes group produced by Schar. It earns a Nutri-Score of B and is classified in NOVA group 4, meaning it is an ultra-processed product, with low sugars (2.9 g per 100 g), high fiber (9.5 g per 100 g) and moderate salt (1 g per 100 g). While it offers vegan, gluten-free and palm-oil-free benefits and a strong fiber content, it contains the additive hydroxypropylmethylcellulose (E464) and a moderate salt level that offset its health profile.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal257 kcal

Fat7.7 g

Saturated Fat0.9 g

Carbohydrates37 g

Sugars2.9 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average bread, Brot Vital contains about half the sugar, one-quarter the salt, roughly double the fiber, but also around half the protein and fewer calories per 100 g.

Ingredients

Wasser, Maisstärke, Sauerteig 14%(Reismehl, Wasser), Reismehl, Leinsamen 5,5%, Sonnenblumenkerne 5,59%, Flohsamenschalen (Plantago Psyllium), Reisvollmehl 3,2%, Hefe, Quinoamehl 2,5%, Sonnenblumenöl, Sorghummehl 2,2%, Verdickungsmittel: Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, natürliches Aroma, jodiertes Salz (Salz, Kaliumjodid), Kastanienmehl 0,7%, Hirsevollmehl, Säuerungsmittel: Calciumcitrat

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