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