Is Havrebrød 750g Våre Groveste Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Bakehuset Direkte
This page reviews Havrebrød 750g Våre Groveste by Bakehuset Direkte as a cereal. Its current score is 70/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Vegetable Emulsifier.
70 / 100
Why score is 70
The composition includes whole grain wheat flour and oat ingredients, which are beneficial. However, the presence of emulsifiers and enzymes raises some concerns about processing.
Main concern
Includes emulsifiers (E472e, E471), which are processed additives that may raise quality concerns.
Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.
Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.
Pros
- Contains whole grain wheat flour (14.6%), providing dietary fiber and nutrients.
- Oat flour and bran (23.8%) contribute to a higher fiber content, supporting digestive health.
- Rye sourdough adds flavor and may enhance the bread's texture.
- Yeast is used for leavening, a traditional method that supports natural fermentation.
Concerns
- Includes emulsifiers (E472e, E471), which are processed additives that may raise quality concerns.
- Contains malt extract from barley, which is a processed ingredient with potential allergenic properties.
- Rapsolje (rapeseed oil) is a refined oil, which may not be as beneficial as less processed alternatives.
- Enzymes and flour treatment agents (E300) indicate additional processing, which may affect the product's natural quality.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
Ingredients breakdown
The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this cereal and why it matters.
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Is Water safe in this cereal?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is essential for hydration and acts as a solvent for other ingredients in the dough.
Role in formula: base
Original: Vann
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Is Oat Flour safe in this cereal?
Good
Oat Flour is used here as base. Oat flour provides fiber and nutrients, contributing to the bread's health benefits.
Role in formula: base
Original: havremel
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Is Oat Bran safe in this cereal?
Good
Oat Bran is used here as base. Oat bran is high in fiber, which can aid digestion and improve satiety.
Role in formula: base
Original: gryn
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this cereal?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour is a common ingredient that provides structure but is more processed than whole grains.
Role in formula: base
Original: hvetemel
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Is Whole Grain Wheat Flour safe in this cereal?
Good
Whole Grain Wheat Flour is used here as base. Whole grain wheat flour retains the bran and germ, offering more nutrients and fiber than refined flour.
Role in formula: base
Original: fullkornsmel av hvete
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Is Rye Sourdough safe in this cereal?
Good
Rye Sourdough is used here as flavor. Rye sourdough enhances flavor and may improve the bread's texture through natural fermentation.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: surdeig av rug
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Is Wheat Gluten safe in this cereal?
Medium
Wheat Gluten is used here as stabilizer. Wheat gluten is used to improve dough elasticity but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: hvetegluten
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Is Wheat Bran safe in this cereal?
Good
Wheat Bran is used here as base. Wheat bran adds fiber and nutrients, contributing to the overall health profile of the bread.
Role in formula: base
Original: hvetekli
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Is Roasted Wheat safe in this cereal?
Medium
Roasted Wheat is used here as flavor. Roasted wheat adds flavor but is a processed ingredient that may not provide significant health benefits.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: røstet hvete
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Is Syrup safe in this cereal?
Medium
Syrup is used here as sweetener. Syrup is used for sweetness but is a processed ingredient that may contribute to added sugars.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sirup
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Is Yeast safe in this cereal?
Good
Yeast is used here as leavening. Yeast is a natural leavening agent that helps the bread rise and develop flavor.
Role in formula: leavening
Original: gjær
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Is Rapeseed Oil safe in this cereal?
Medium
Rapeseed Oil is used here as fat. Rapeseed oil is a refined oil that may not offer the same health benefits as less processed oils.
Role in formula: fat
Original: rapsolje
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Is Salt safe in this cereal?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and is essential for yeast activity in bread making.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Malt Extract safe in this cereal?
Medium
Malt Extract is used here as flavor. Malt extract from barley adds flavor but is a processed ingredient that may raise allergenic concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: maltekstrakt av bygg
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Is Vegetable Emulsifier safe in this cereal?
Bad
Vegetable Emulsifier is used here as emulsifier. Vegetable emulsifiers (E472e, E471) are processed additives that may raise concerns about ingredient quality.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: vegetabilsk emulgator (e472e, e471)
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Is Enzymes safe in this cereal?
Medium
Enzymes is used here as enzyme. Enzymes are added to improve dough handling but indicate additional processing that may affect quality.
Role in formula: enzyme
Original: enzymer
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Is Flour Treatment Agent safe in this cereal?
Medium
Flour Treatment Agent is used here as stabilizer. Flour treatment agents (E300) are used to improve flour quality but are processed additives that raise concerns.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: melbehandlingsmiddel (e300)
How we score
Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.
Product info
Product ID: 4048718
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Allergens detected: gluten
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