Common questions

Is Barra campesina healthy?

Barra campesina scores 65/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This bread is made from simple ingredients like wheat flour, water, and sourdough starter, which are generally considered wholesome.

How processed is Barra campesina?

Barra campesina is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Barra campesina's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Ascorbic Acid counts in its favor; Wheat Flour is flagged as an ingredient of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

Barra campesina

Name: Barra campesina
Brand: O Forno de Mercadona

O Forno de Mercadona

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Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 1

Harmful ingredients 1

Owned by Mercadona

Category Bread

Summary

This bread is made from simple ingredients like wheat flour, water, and sourdough starter, which are generally considered wholesome. However, it is a processed food with added yeast and an antioxidant, which slightly reduces its score. The absence of harmful additives and seed oils contributes positively to its rating, but the processing level limits its maximum potential score.