Why is Whole Wheat Bread classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The bread is considered ultra‑processed because it contains multiple industrial ingredients such as added sugar, vegetable fat, iodized salt, milk powder, a preservative (E282) and several emulsifiers (E300, E471, E481), which go beyond simple flour, water and yeast commonly found in minimally processed breads.

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

With 4 g of sugar per 100 g, the loaf has slightly less sugar than the average bread, making it acceptable in moderate portions for people with diabetes, while its 1 g of salt per 100 g is well below the average bread salt level, so it is unlikely to exacerbate hypertension when consumed within a balanced diet.

Is the wheat flour in this bread a concern for individuals with gluten intolerance?

Yes, the product lists wheat flour and whole‑wheat flour as major ingredients, both of which contain gluten; the bread also carries a gluten trace tag, so it is not suitable for people who must avoid gluten.

Farmhouse • 250g

Whole Wheat Bread

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Farmhouse Whole Wheat Bread is a 250 g loaf made primarily from wheat and whole‑wheat flours, placing it in the Bread group of the PNNS classification. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category, offering a solid 12 g of protein and 4 g of fiber per 100 g but also delivering moderate fat (5 g), saturated fat (2 g) and 1 g of salt. The formulation includes added sugar, vegetable fat, milk powder, and several food additives (E282, E300, E471, E481), which contribute to its processed nature despite the whole‑grain ingredients.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal233 kcal

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average white/whole‑grain bread, this loaf contains less sugar and salt, slightly less total fat, but higher saturated fat and considerably more protein.

Ingredients

Wheat Flour 41.0%, Whole Wheat Flour 23.0%, Sugar 4.5 %, Vegetable Fat 2.5%, Yeast 1.0%, lodized Salt 1.0%, Milk Powder 0.6%Vitamin 0.2 %, Preservative (INS 282), Food Additive (INS 300, INS 471, INS 481()) ข้อมูลสําหรับผู้แพ้อาหาร : มีแป้งสาลี, นม และผลิตภัณฑ์จากถั่วเหลือง

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