Brioche Thin Buns

by Ozery Bakery

A decent artisanal bread with organic sourdough and minimal processing, but still refined flour-based with moderate sugar content. Better than mass-market breads due to traditional fermentation and cleaner ingredients.

• Unbleached Wheat Flour – controversial · Refined flour that spikes blood sugar and lacks fiber, though unbleached is better than bleached versions.
• Ascorbic Acid – safe · Natural vitamin C used as dough conditioner and antioxidant preservative.
• Niacin – beneficial · Vitamin B3 added for nutritional fortification, essential for metabolism.
• Iron – beneficial · Essential mineral added to replace nutrients lost in flour refining.
• Thiamin Mononitrate – beneficial · Vitamin B1 fortification, important for nerve function and energy metabolism.
• Riboflavin – beneficial · Vitamin B2 fortification, essential for cellular energy production.
• Folic Acid – beneficial · B vitamin fortification important for DNA synthesis and preventing birth defects.
• Filtered Water – safe · Clean water source for bread production.
• Organic Cane Sugar – controversial · Added sugar that contributes to blood sugar spikes, though organic is preferable to conventional.
• Organic Sour Dough – beneficial · Traditional fermentation culture that improves digestibility and adds beneficial bacteria.
• Sea Salt – safe · Natural salt source with trace minerals, used in appropriate amounts.
• Organic High Oleic Sunflower Oil – safe · Better quality sunflower oil with higher monounsaturated fat content and organic sourcing.
• Yeast – safe · Natural leavening agent for bread rise and fermentation.
• Sorbitan Monostearate – controversial · Industrial emulsifier that may affect gut microbiome, though generally recognized as safe.
• Sunflower Oil – controversial · Refined seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids that can promote inflammation when consumed regularly.
• Cultured Wheat Starch – safe · Fermented starch that acts as natural preservative and improves texture.
• Amylase – safe · Natural enzyme that breaks down starch to improve bread texture and shelf life.
• Citric Acid – safe · Natural acid that acts as preservative and dough conditioner.
• Natural Flavoring – controversial · Undefined natural flavoring compounds that lack transparency in sourcing and composition.
• Turmeric – beneficial · Natural spice with anti-inflammatory properties used for golden color.

Organic sourdough fermentation

Unbleached flour

High oleic sunflower oil

Natural dough conditioners

Minimal preservatives

Turmeric for natural color

Refined wheat flour base

Added sugar content

Industrial emulsifier present

Conventional sunflower oil

Undefined natural flavoring