MOUNTAIN BREAD WHITE ORIGINAL
15 min reading time
ReAL FOOD RATING
Price
$4.90 / 8 wraps
Where to Buy
Major supermarkets
MANDY'S TAKE
“This classic white wrap earns strong real food credentials for its short, honest ingredient list, free from gums, emulsifiers, and preservatives. The only limitation is that it relies on refined wheat flour (which is required to be fortified as it’s been stripped of its naturally occurring vitamins and minerals) as the main ingredient, which results in a deduction for processing and lower fibre. If you want a wrap with the very best fibre and gut benefits, try one with 100% wholemeal or sprouted flour. But as simple, additive-free staples go, this is still a much better choice than most supermarket wraps. It’s 3.75/5 Real Food Rating (RFR) focuses on the lack of any harmful additives or ultra-processed ingredients. The best guidance is to fill this wrap with nourishing ingredients to boost the protein and fibre content to ensure a nutritionally balanced meal.“
RATING BREAKDOWN
NUTRITION SNAPSHOT
- Just three main ingredients, no emulsifiers, gums, preservatives, or industrial oils.
- No hidden sugars or processed fats.
- Affordable and accessible for all families.
- Sodium, and sugar levels are all within a desirable range.
- Clear, recognisable ingredient list.
- Made with refined wheat flour instead of wholemeal, lowering fibre and micronutrient value.
- Modest fibre content (2g/100g), doesn’t meet “good source” or “excellent source” benchmark.
NUTRITION SNAPSHOT
Processed sugars: brown rice syrup and sugar
Limited whole food ingredients beyond oats
Contains glycerine additive
Fibre partly from extracted chicory root
Colours: Natural
No Artificial Colours: Win!
WHO'S IT FOR?
- Babies (choose wholegrain options instead)
- Kids
- Teens
- Adults
- Contains gluten
- Contains wheat
BETTER OPTIONS
- 100% wholemeal, sprouted grain, or fermented wraps for top fibre and micronutrients.
MAKE IT YOURSELF
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“These use healthy and nutritious ingredients” – Mandy
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THE VERDICT
This is Carman’s showing they can do simple and wholesome when they want to. With dates providing natural sweetness and peanuts delivering protein and satiety, it’s a solid option for those seeking real food energy. The 6.3g of protein per bar hits that sweet spot for a snack, and the ingredient list is mercifully short. Proof that protein bars don’t need a chemistry degree to understand! The Real Food Rating’s highest rated Carman’s bar with a 4.5/5 Real Food Rating (RFR).
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