arabic bread

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Summary

This Arabic bread is made from enriched wheat flour, which is a processed ingredient that lacks the nutritional benefits of whole grains. The bread is moderately processed, which limits its score potential. However, it does not contain harmful additives or seed oils, which helps maintain a reasonable health profile compared to more heavily processed breads.

At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 0
Harmful ingredients 0
Category Bread

Key ingredients 1

Enriched wheat flour
Neutral

Enriched wheat flour is a refined flour that has been fortified with vitamins and minerals. It lacks the fiber and nutrients found in whole grain flour due to the removal of the bran and germ during processing. The enrichment process adds back some nutrients, but it is still less nutritious than whole grain alternatives.

Risks

Refined flour can contribute to blood sugar spikes and lacks the fiber necessary for digestive health.

Benefits

The enrichment process adds essential vitamins and minerals such as iron and B vitamins, which can help prevent deficiencies.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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