Supermarket bread: healthy or dangerous? The hidden enzymes revealed!

Supermarket bread: healthy or dangerous? The hidden enzymes revealed!

Deutschland - In 2023, over 1.6 million tons of bread were sold in Germany, as the central association of the German Bakery Hands announced. However, the high heel is characterized by different quality standards that exist between supermarkets and traditional craft bakeries. Supermarkets and discounters offer a variety of baked goods, including lye sticks, donuts and rolls. But the favorites of the consumers have changed: 24 percent prefer the fast-reaching rolls from self-service shelves of the supermarkets, while every fifth German regularly buys baked goods from the supermarket counter.

In contrast to the artisanal products, which are often made themselves and give the dough enough time for fermentation, supermarkets mostly use frozen dough pieces that are only baked or thawed. This diversity in manufacture has far -reaching consequences for the quality and health of health of bread.

Health aspects of supermarket bread

A fact to be considered is the use of artificially produced enzymes in supermarket bread, which serve to extend the durability of baked goods to up to nine weeks. It is alarming that these enzymes are not always specified on the list of ingredients. Some breads even contain up to 250 different enzymes that can cause health problems, especially in people with irritable bowel. In addition, many supermarket bakery contains fodmaps - difficult to absorb carbohydrates that can cause digestive problems.

The health risks combined with these ingredients also addressed the consumer protection forum in Berlin. It is recommended to act more consciously when buying bread and consider the possibilities of the craft bakeries that often offer high quality products.

The challenges for craft bakers

The mass production of bread and the favorable prices of the discounters are a serious challenge for small, manual bakeries. The number of craft bakeries in Germany fell from around 15,000 in 2009 to just around 10,500 in 2019. A current example is the "Lila Bäcker", which registered bankruptcy in October 2023, which reflects the price increases and the competition by discounter.

The choice of bread not only affects health, but also on the tradition of the bakery trade, which is increasingly at risk. Many consumers attract the convenience and the low prices of the supermarket products, but the quality and the health aspects are often left out.

The discussion about the advantages of craftsmanship versus industrially manufactured bread is more current than ever and shows the multi -layered facets of bread culture in Germany. Consumers are invited to deal more critically with their bread purchases and prioritize the quality.