At a glance
Summary
Farmhouse Bread is a processed food with a moderate level of processing, which limits its potential score. The use of palm oil shortening is a concern due to its high saturated fat content and environmental impact. However, the bread does not contain any artificial additives or seed oils, which helps maintain a reasonable score within its category.
Key ingredients 8
WaterNeutral
Water is essential for dough formation and has no notable health effects, serving as a neutral component.
See more about Water →Wheat BranNeutral
Wheat bran adds dietary fiber, supporting digestion, but is considered neutral in overall flavor and health impact.
See more about Wheat Bran →Wheat GlutenNeutral
Wheat gluten enhances dough elasticity and texture, with no significant health concerns for most consumers.
See more about Wheat Gluten →SaltNeutral
Standard formulation ingredient — neither beneficial nor harmful at typical use.
See more about Salt →Roasted Malted wheat flourNeutral
This ingredient adds flavor and color, with no significant health benefits or concerns.
Wheat flourBad
Refined grain flour stripped of bran and germ.
See more about Wheat flour →Palm OilBad
Palm oil is associated with environmental concerns and contains saturated fats that may impact heart health if consumed excessively.
See more about Palm Oil →Soya flourVery Bad
Soya flour can be a common allergen and may contain anti-nutrients, which can be problematic for some consumers.
Processing
Processed Foods
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