Why is Pan de Molde Semillas & Pipas classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is classified as NOVA 4 because it undergoes extensive industrial formulation and includes several additives: preservatives E-200 (sodium sulfite) and E-282 (calcium propionate), an antioxidant E-300 (ascorbic acid), a stabiliser E-412 (guar gum), emulsifiers E-471 (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids) and E-481 (sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate), plus flavourings.

Are the sugar and salt levels in this bread appropriate for people managing diabetes or hypertension?

The loaf provides 5.3 g of sugar and 1.1 g of salt per 100 g; the sugar amount is moderate and can raise blood glucose, so diabetic individuals should count it toward their carbohydrate budget, while the salt level is well below the average for breads, making it relatively suitable for hypertension when consumed in reasonable portions.

Can this seed loaf be included in vegan, keto, halal or gluten-free diets?

It is fully plant-based and contains no animal-derived ingredients, so it fits a vegan diet; however, it contains gluten from wheat, rye and barley, making it unsuitable for gluten-free diets, its carbohydrate content (~45 g per 100 g) is too high for a keto regimen, and it lacks explicit halal certification, so halal suitability cannot be confirmed.

HACENDADO • 580 g

Pan de Molde Semillas & Pipas

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Pan de Molde Semillas & Pipas is a sliced, plant-based bread (PNNS groups: Cereals and potatoes to Bread) sold by HACENDADO at Mercadona in a 580 g plastic bag and marked with the green-dot and no-lactose symbols. It carries a Nutri-Score of C and falls into the NOVA 4 ultra-processed category, due to six additives (E-200, E-282, E-300, E-412, E-471, E-481) and contains moderate sugar (5.3 g/100 g) and salt (1.1 g/100 g) while also delivering gluten from wheat, rye and barley. Nevertheless, the loaf provides 11 g of protein, 5.7 g of fiber and a blend of sunflower, flax, pumpkin and poppy seeds that contribute healthy fats and micronutrients for consumers without gluten restrictions.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

moderate

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal290 kcal

Fat9.3 g

Saturated Fat1.5 g

Monounsaturated Fat3.2 g

Polyunsaturated Fat4.6 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sliced-bread profile, this HACENDADO loaf contains slightly more sugar (5.3 g vs 4.8 g per 100 g) but markedly less salt (1.1 g vs 4.0 g), while delivering higher protein (11 g vs 9.9 g) and fiber (5.7 g vs 5.4 g).

Ingredients

Harina de _trigo_ (_gluten_), agua, semillas de girasol 4 %, semillas de lino marrón 4 %, semillas de calabaza 3,5 %, levadura, copos de avena (_gluten_), azúcar, aceite de girasol 1,3 %, sal, copos de _centeno_ (_gluten_), harina integral de _cebada_ malteada tostada (_gluten_), semillas de amapola 0,5 %, harina de haba, conservadores (E-282, E-200), emulgentes (E-471, E-481), agente de tratamiento de la harina (ácido ascórbico), estabilizante (E-412), aroma.

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