Hero Seeded Bread — ENGINEERED
Munch or Dump rates Hero Seeded Bread by Hero ENGINEERED — score 30/90.
Mixed ingredients with both processed elements and beneficial components like seeds.
Why this verdict
- NOVA 4 — ultra-processed industrial formulation
- Moderately processed with industrial additives
- Contains natural flavors and guar gum
- Balance of nutritious seeds and fibers
- Flavoring and texture stabilizers — more formulated than it appears
Ingredients (24)
- Water (safe) — Common base for many food products.
- Resistant Wheat Starch (safe) — A source of dietary fiber.
- wheat protein (safe) — Source of protein, beneficial in balance.
- yeast (safe) — Common leavening agent.
- WHEAT BRAN (safe) — Provides fiber, generally beneficial.
- olive oil (safe) — Healthy source of fat.
- Contains less than of Wheat Germ (safe) — Nutrient-rich part of the wheat kernel.
- Jerusalem Artichoke Fiber (safe) — Source of inulin, a prebiotic fiber.
- vinegar (safe) — Acts as a flavor agent and preservative.
- Salt (moderate) — Common seasoning, can be concerning in high amounts.
- FAVA BEAN PROTEIN (safe) — Additional protein source, non-harmful.
- raisin juice concentrate (moderate) — Used for sweetness and moisture, moderate due to sugar content.
- flax seeds (safe) — Healthy seed rich in omega-3s.
- Sunflower Seed Kernels (safe) — Nutritious seeds providing healthy fats.
- Millet (safe) — Whole grain, considered nutritious.
- Pumpkin Seeds (safe) — Rich in magnesium, beneficial.
- Guar Gum (moderate) — Used to thicken and stabilize products.
- Milled Flaxseed (safe) — Good source of omega-3 fatty acids.
- Sunflower Lecithin (safe) — Used as an emulsifier, generally considered safe.
- ascorbic acid (safe) — Antioxidant, also acts as a preservative.
- cultured wheat flour (safe) — Used for fermentation characteristics.
- wheat flour (moderate) — Refined flour used as filler.
- Natural Flavors (moderate) — Adds flavor, but the composition is not always clear.
- enzymes (safe) — Aid in processing and breakdown of starches.
Healthier alternatives
- Good Seed Thin-Sliced Organic Bread