We keep talking about "healthy bread". What is healthy bread and how does it help bikers to have a nutritious meal? We sampled six breads.
Our masterly
Aldi, 750 grammes, 1.39 euros
The bread from Aldi has already been frozen to be baked in the shop. The beet syrup gives the wheat bread a dark look and suggests that it is a wholemeal bread, but it consists mainly of white wheat flour. Lots of carbohydrates. A quick source of energy - but doesn't keep you full for long.
Content 2 out of 6 points
Lieken Urkorn Kraftkerni
500 grammes, 1.39 euros
Lieken's classic consists of sourdough and wholemeal rye. No preservatives are added - but sugar is. For sensitive stomachs, the combination of sugar and wholemeal often leads to flatulence. Nevertheless, Lieken is a good compromise and is high in fibre.
Content 4 out of 6 points
Wheat toastie
260 grammes, 0.59 euros
The rye & wheat toasties from Penny's Naturgut brand are certified organic. However, the whole grain means that the nutrients can hardly be utilised by the body. Minerals may even be lost during digestion. Otherwise lots of sugar. Good as a source of carbohydrates, but nothing more.
Content 2 out of 6 points
Hofpfisterei Eco-Sun
1 kilo, 6.10 euros
The branch bakery from Munich specialises in organically produced ingredients, just like the König bakery. The carbohydrate content is high for a sourdough bread (52 grams), as is the protein content. The bread is very substantial and contains many nutrients - even though it is not a pure wholemeal bread.
Content 5 out of 6 points
Wholemeal rye natural sour
Kilo, 5 Euro
The bread from the König bakery in Upper Bavaria is a
exemplifies the traditional art of baking. Here, the sourdough is allowed to rest before the bread is baked - so the nutrients are available. The ingredients consist of regional grain, rock salt and water. Low in carbohydrates. Keeps you full for a long time.
Content 6 out of 6 points
Robert Gorgos, nutrition expert: "Traditional artisan baking cannot be replaced by ready-made baking mixes. Natural sourdough breads contain many nutrients and keep you full for a long time. Discounter bread suggests wholemeal, but the main ingredient is usually white wheat flour."
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Stefan Frey
Editor
