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Bran-O Plus High Fiber Sandwich Bread
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This bread product contains refined wheat flour and sugar as primary ingredients, contributing to its carbohydrate and calorie content. While palm oil is present, its saturated fat contribution needs to be assessed against the overall nutrition panel. Individuals with gluten sensitivity or celiac disease should avoid this product due to the presence of gluten and soya flour. The product is generally suitable for healthy adults in moderation, but those with specific dietary restrictions or sensitivities should exercise caution.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
What’s favorable
- Yeast
Contains additives; high in refined flour and sugar
This bread contains several food additives, including preservatives, emulsifiers, and antioxidants, which means their specific identities and potential health impacts are not transparent. It is also primarily made of refined wheat flour and sugar, contributing to its carbohydrate content. Individuals with gluten sensitivity or soy allergies should avoid this product.
Consider this product carefully if you are
- Avoiding certain additives or colours — Edible Vegetable Oil (Palm) is declared.
Declared allergens: Soy and Gluten
Relevant if you have any of these allergies or intolerances.
Based on the declared ingredient list. This is a risk only to people with the allergy, not a general-population safety issue, so it does not lower the safety score.
Concern breakdown
Score out of 10 · higher = fewer concernsHow this product performs on each concern we check for food. This is a breakdown of the same evidence behind the score above — not a separate verdict.
2 concerns could not be assessed from this label. That means we don't know — not that there's nothing to find.
Why the score is capped
Preservatives not disclosed — the label does not say which substance this is
Rule F-CAP-13
What's good
Contains yeast for natural leavening
Iodized salt provides essential iodine
Watch out for
High in refined wheat flour and sugar
Contains palm oil, which is high in saturated fat
Contains gluten and soya flour, which are common allergens
Improver — fSSAI requires specific disclosure.
Ingredient Concerns safety database
Sources cited below may be Indian (FSSAI) or international (EU, US, WHO, IARC) — an international classification or law is evidence, not an Indian regulatory finding.
Palm Oil
Palm oil is very high in saturated fatty acids (~50%), which raise LDL cholesterol and increase cardiovascular risk with regular high consumption. Refined palm oil can also carry processing contaminants (glycidyl esters and 3-MCPD esters), which EFSA assessed in 2016.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: WHO; Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health; EFSA CONTAM opinion (2016)
Palm Oil: regulation, sources and other products →Wheat Flour
Wheat and wheat-derived ingredients contain gluten, which triggers an autoimmune response in people with celiac disease, causing intestinal damage. People with non-celiac gluten sensitivity (NCGS) or wheat allergy must also avoid this ingredient. Labelled as a major allergen by FSSAI.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: FSSAI Food Labelling Regulations; Celiac Disease Foundation
Wheat Flour: regulation, sources and other products →Decode Label Analysis
The product contains undisclosed additives (Preservatives). This lack of transparency makes it difficult to assess the specific substances and their potential health impacts, which is a concern for consumers who wish to avoid certain chemicals or have sensitivities. FSSAI regulations require specific identification of food additives.
Contains gluten from refined wheat flour and gluten itself, making it unsuitable for individuals with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity. Wheat is a common allergen.
Contains Soya Flour, which is a common allergen (soy). Individuals with soy allergies should avoid this product.
Palm oil is present, which is high in saturated fat. While the exact amount is not specified, high intake of saturated fat is a cardiovascular concern.
Claim check
Front-of-pack marketing claims checked against this product's actual ingredients and nutrition. "Can't verify" means the label does not provide enough information to check the claim — it is not the same as the claim being false.
The label does not provide dietary fiber content in the nutrition information, so the claim cannot be verified.
The label does not provide dietary fiber content in the nutrition information, so the claim cannot be verified.
Read straight from the back-of-pack photo — quantities, sections and any disguised terms, so the small print can’t hide behind the marketing.
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Refined Wheat FlourRefined Wheat Flour (Maida)
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Water
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Sugar
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Yeast
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Iodized Salt
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Soya Flour
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Preservatives unnamedPreservatives [282,341(i)]
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Gluten
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Edible Vegetable Oil (PALM)
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Emulsifiers unnamedEmulsifiers [471,481(i), 472(d)]
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Acidity RegulatorAcetic acid (INS 260)Acidity Regulator (260)
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Improver unnamedImprover (1100)
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AntioxidantsAscorbic acid (Vitamin C) (INS 300)Antioxidants (300)
In label order — normally largest quantity first. Select a row for the full write-up and sources.
These are major food allergens named on the ingredient list. They are a risk only to people allergic to them — not a general-population safety issue — so they do not lower the safety score. Anyone with the allergy should avoid this product, and check the pack’s own allergen statement.
✓ Decode Label Assessment: Favorable ⚠ Decode Label Assessment: Concern Decode Label Assessment: Neutral
Who should take caution
About this ingredient
No detailed safety data in our database yet for this ingredient.
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| Energy | 253 kcal |
| Protein | 7.9 g |
| Carbohydrate | 52.15 g |
| Total Sugars | 3.4 g |
Colour shows the per-100g level (green = low, amber = moderate, red = high), from the product's label.
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What are the ingredients in Bran-O Plus High Fiber Sandwich Bread?
The label of Bran-O Plus High Fiber Sandwich Bread lists 13 ingredients, in label order: Refined wheat flour, Water, Sugar, Yeast, Iodized Salt, Soya Flour, Preservatives, Gluten, Edible Vegetable Oil (Palm), Emulsifiers, Acidity Regulator, Improver, Antioxidants. Flagged by the analysis: Edible Vegetable Oil (Palm), Emulsifiers, Improver.
Is Bran-O Plus High Fiber Sandwich Bread safe to eat?
Bran-O Plus High Fiber Sandwich Bread scores 5.5/10 on Decode Label (Moderate). This bread contains several food additives, including preservatives, emulsifiers, and antioxidants, which means their specific identities and potential health impacts are not transparent. It is also primarily made of refined wheat flour and sugar, contributing to its carbohydrate content. Individuals with gluten sensitivity or soy allergies should avoid this product.
Why does Bran-O Plus High Fiber Sandwich Bread score 5.5/10?
What the analysis notes: High in refined wheat flour and sugar. Contains palm oil, which is high in saturated fat. Contains gluten and soya flour, which are common allergens.
Who should avoid Bran-O Plus High Fiber Sandwich Bread?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Celiac disease; Gluten sensitivity; Soy allergy; Sensitive to undisclosed additives.
Does Bran-O Plus High Fiber Sandwich Bread contain allergens?
Yes — the ingredient list contains soy (Soya Flour) and gluten (Refined wheat flour and Gluten). Check the allergen statement on the pack too if you have a diagnosed allergy.
Does Bran-O Plus High Fiber Sandwich Bread contain soy?
Yes — the ingredient list names Soya Flour. People with soy allergy should treat it as containing soy, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.
Does Bran-O Plus High Fiber Sandwich Bread contain gluten?
Yes — the ingredient list names Refined wheat flour and Gluten. People with gluten / wheat sensitivity (coeliac disease) should treat it as containing gluten, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.
How much sugar is in Bran-O Plus High Fiber Sandwich Bread?
3.4 g of total sugar per 100 g. The label does not declare added sugar separately, so we cannot say how much of it is added.
Are the claims on the Bran-O Plus High Fiber Sandwich Bread pack accurate?
Decode Label checked 2 claims against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "HIGH-FIBER" — can't be verified from the label. "High Fiber" — can't be verified from the label.
Is Bran-O Plus High Fiber Sandwich Bread vegetarian?
Bran-O Plus High Fiber Sandwich Bread is marked vegetarian.
Answers are generated from this product's own Decode Label analysis — the score, the ingredient list and the label claims shown above. Always check the pack itself for allergen and dietary information.
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