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Dark vs. Light Bake-Off Bread Rolls: Why Color Doesn't Mean More Fiber

Dark vs. Light Bake-Off Bread Rolls: Why Color Doesn t Mean More Fiber

Research by the Consumers' Association, published in Gezondgids, shows brown bread rolls often contain the least fiber among tested options.

Many assume dark bread is healthiest with more fiber than lighter bread. Think again—appearances deceive! The two darkest bake-off rolls had the least fiber overall.

The Investigation
The Consumers' Association lab-tested fourteen brands of brown bread rolls. They blended rolls from three packs per brand, analyzing salt, fiber, fat content, fatty acids, label clarity, and calories per sandwich.

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