Lithuanian Rye Bread — OKAY

Munch or Dump rates Lithuanian Rye Bread by Today's Temptations OKAY — score 62/90.

A traditional rye bread with a short, recognizable ingredient list, but refined wheat flour plus two added sweeteners (molasses and sugar) keep it from being a clean MUNCH.

Why this verdict

• Short, recognizable ingredient list with no artificial additives or preservatives
• Rye flour and caraway give real fiber and flavor
• Contains refined wheat flour in addition to rye, not 100% whole grain
• Two added sweeteners (molasses and sugar) bump up the sugar load
• Processed bread (NOVA 3), fine in moderation but not a health food

Ingredients (10)

• Rye Flour (safe) — Whole-grain rye adds fibre and a lower glycaemic load than white flour.
• Water (safe) — Used as a basic ingredient in bread.
• wheat flour (moderate) — Thickening agent, not harmful but adds processing.
• Malt (safe) — Traditional pretzel flavoring from barley.
• molasses (moderate) — A second sweetener for color and flavor. Minor, but it stacks on top of the sugar.
• Sugar (moderate) — Added for sweetness, can contribute to calorie content.
• ONION) (safe) — Whole vegetable aromatic.
• yeast (safe) — Leavening agent for bread rising.
• Caraway seeds (safe) — Traditional whole spice; flavor plus trace fiber and antioxidants.
• Salt (moderate) — Used in moderation, might exceed necessary amount.