The saltiest breads in Australia: study

There are concerns many Australians are consuming risky levels of salt just by eating bread.

SALT LEVELS IN BREAD CAUSING CONCERN:

5 Highest Salt Sliced Breads

1. Schwob's Dark Rye 70g (1 slice) 1.7g/100g, 1.2g per serve

2. Bowen Island Artisan Breads Wholemeal Sourdough 45g, 1.6/100g, 0.7 per serve

3. Schwob's White Sourdough 70g (1 slice), 1.6/100g, 1.1g per serve.

4. Schwob's Swiss Farmers Light Rye 70g (1 slice)1.6/100g, 1.1g per serve

5. Schwob's Swiss Bakery Multigrain 70g (1 slice), 1.6/100g, 1.1g per serve

5 Lowest Salt Sliced Breads

1. Bill's Certified Organic 100% Wholemeal Sourdough, 40g0.6g/100g, 0.2g

2. Bill's Certified Organic Medium Rye Sourdough, 40g0.6/100g , 0.2 per serve

3. Bill's Certified Organic Ancient Grains + Activated Super Seeds Sourdough 40g, 0.6g/100g, 0.2g per serve

4. Bill's Organic Multigrain Sourdough, 40g, 0.6g/100g, 0.2g per serve

5. Bill's Certified Organic Activated 7 Seeds Multigrain SourdoughBill's Certified Organic Health Bakery 40g0.60.2

5 Highest Salt Flat Breads

1. Mission Chapattis Garlic, 46g2.3g/100g, 1.1g per serve

2. Mission Wraps Zesty Garlic Herb, 71g, 2.3g/100, 1.6g per serve

3. Coles Tortillas, 40g, 2.3g/100g, 0.9g per serve

4. Mission Wraps Lite Super soft, 71g, 2.3g/100g, 1.6g per serve

5. Mission Wraps Whole Grain, 71g, 2.3g/100g, 1.6g per serve

5 Lowest Salt Flat Breads

1. Mission White Corn Tortillas, 26g, 0.1g/100g, 0.0per serve

2. Old Time Bakery Wholesome Gluten Free Wraps, 62.5g, 0.1g/100g, 0.1g per serve

3. Vitastic Sorj Healthy Soft Wraps Rye, 38g, 0.3g/100g, 0.1g per serve

4. Vitastic Sorj Healthy Soft Wraps Wholemeal, 38g, 0.5g/100g, 0.2g per serve

5. MEB Pita Bread Wholemeal, 80g,0.5g/100g, 0.4g per serve

(Source:The George Institute of Public Health)


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