At a glance
Summary
This baguette is made with fortified wheat flour, water, salt, yeast, and a small amount of palm stearin. While the ingredient list is relatively short, the presence of palm stearin, which is high in saturated fats, raises health concerns. Additionally, the product is processed, which limits its score potential despite the absence of artificial additives or colors.
Key ingredients 6
Ascorbic AcidGood
Vitamin C — beneficial even when serving as a preservative.
See more about Ascorbic Acid →WaterNeutral
Water is a basic ingredient essential for dough formation and has no negative or positive impact.
See more about Water →SaltNeutral
Salt is used for flavor and preservation, with no inherent health benefits or risks in typical amounts.
See more about Salt →YeastNeutral
Yeast is a natural leavening agent that helps bread rise, generally considered safe and neutral.
See more about Yeast →Fortified Wheat FlourBad
Fortified wheat flour is highly processed and often contains additives that may reduce its natural nutritional value.
Palm StearinBad
Palm stearin is a processed fat that may contain trans fats and is linked to health concerns related to processed fats.
Processing
Processed Foods
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