rationTracker

Honey Wheat Bread

Sara Lee

Honey Wheat Bread contains 10 additives worth knowing about, including at least one rated high risk.

Nutrition

Calories
318 kcal
Protein
7.69 g
Carbs
50 g
Fat
3.85 g

Per 100 g, from Open Food Facts.

Additives

Each additive links to its full risk profile.

Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC)Human RCT showed CMC alters the microbiome and encroaches the gut mucus layer.high
Added Phosphates (listed)Text-listed phosphate salts: highly absorbable phosphorus load.medium
Added SugarAdded sucrose; the dose makes the poison and packaged doses run high.medium
Calcium PhosphatesInorganic phosphate load; same concern as E339.medium
Calcium PropionateThe common sliced-bread propionate; same concern as E280.medium
DATEMDough conditioner in industrial bread; emulsifier-class concerns.medium
Mono/DiglyceridesUbiquitous emulsifier; can carry trans-fat residues and belongs to the mucus-disrupting class under study.medium
Natural FlavorsUndisclosed proprietary mixtures — dozens of solvents/carriers allowed under one label; opacity is the issue.medium
Refined/Enriched FlourStripped endosperm starch with synthetic vitamins added back; high-glycemic base of most UPF.medium
Soybean OilHigh-linoleic industrial seed oil; heavy refining and omega-6 skew.medium
Acetic AcidVinegar acid.low
Calcium SulfateTofu coagulant / flour mineral.low
CelluloseInsoluble plant fiber filler.low
Citric AcidUbiquitous acidulant; the citrate is identical to endogenous metabolite.low
LecithinsPhospholipids from soy/sunflower/egg; a normal dietary component.low
Riboflavin (B2)Vitamin B2 used as a yellow color.low
Sorbic AcidWell-studied preservative metabolized like a fatty acid.low
Soy LecithinBenign emulsifier at typical sub-1% doses.low

Full ingredients

enriched wheat flour [flour, malted barley flour, reduced iron, niacin, thiamin mononitrate (vitamin b1), riboflavin (vitamin b2), folic acid], water, honey, whole wheat flour, yeast, wheat gluten, soybean oil, wheat bran, sugar, salt, preservatives (calcium propionate, sorbic acid), datem, monoglycerides, cellulose gum, natural flavors, monocalcium phosphate, calcium sulfate, soy lecithin, citric acid, grain vinegar, potassium iodate,

Product data from Open Food Facts. Additive risk ratings from the Ration additive database.