INGREDIENTS :
Whole wheat flour, enriched wheat flour, water, yeast, wheat gluten, salt, dehydrated potato flakes (mono and diglycerides, sodium acid pyrophosphate, citric acid), vinegar, calcium propionate, sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate, ammonium chloride, calcium iodate, natural and artificial flavour (modified wheat and/or corn starch), colour (sulphites).

ALLERGEN INFORMATION
May contain traces of  soybean and sesame seeds.
About Minerals About Vitamins About Fiber About Lipids
MINERALS
• Iron’s most important role is to carry oxygen to cells in tissue and muscles. Men 19 to 50 need 8 mg of iron per day while women need substantially more (18 mg). The early signs of iron deficiency are anemia, fatigue, and a drop in productivity.
It is estimated that 3 out of 4 women do not get enough iron.
Eating two slices of Bon Matin No Fat, No Sugar Added Bread provides 10% of the recommended daily intake of iron. This bread is therefore a good source of iron.

• Magnesium provides fuel for muscles, bones, teeth, nerves, and the heart. Certain drugs and overconsumption of alcohol can cause excessive loss of magnesium.
Bon Matin No Fat, No Sugar Added Bread is a good source of magnesium. Two slices provide 10% of the recommended daily intake.

• Zinc is mainly involved in fighting infections and the healing of wounds, and allows the fetus to develop and grow during pregnancy. It is found in the Bon Matin No Fat, No Sugar Added Bread. Two slices provide 10% of the recommended daily intake of zinc.
Zinc deficiency symptoms include growth retardation, hair loss, diarrhea, loss of appetite, and broken nails.

• Phosphorus is an essential mineral that helps form bones and teeth in the body. Phosphorus, calcium, and magnesium are the building blocks of bones. The body contains almost 700 g of phosphorus, about 85% of which is associated with the calcium in bones and teeth.
Bon Matin No Fat, No Sugar Added Bread is a source of phosphorus. Two slices provide 8% of the recommended daily intake.

• Selenium is required by the body in very small amounts, but it’s still essential for good health. It is a powerful antioxidant that works to protect the body from the effects of toxins and free radicals. What’s more, selenium also helps regulate thyroid function. Whole grains are a major source of selenium. Bon Matin No Fat, No Sugar Added Bread is a good source of selenium. Two slices provide 30% of the recommended daily intake.

• Manganese is also required by the body in small amounts, but it’s still essential for good health. promotes good usage of vitamins such as thiamine, biotin and vitamin C, as well as the efficient transformation of nutrients into energy. Some manganese is lost during the milling of grains, but breads made with whole grains contain more manganese because every part of the grain is kept. Bon Matin No Fat, No Sugar Added Bread is an excellent source of manganese. Two slices provide 30% of the recommended daily intake.
VITAMINS
Vitamins are substances the body requires in very small quantities to function properly, but does not produce itself.

• Folate or vitamin B9 helps the body produce healthy red blood cells and prevents certain birth defects. Enriched wheat flour is a source of folate.
Like iron deficiency, folate deficiency can also cause a certain type of anemia (megaloblastic anemia) and presents the same symptoms of fatigue and exhaustion.
It is recommended that women of child-bearing age and women who are pregnant or nursing take folate supplements. The same is recommended for smokers and frequent consumers of alcohol.
Bon Matin No Fat, No Sugar Added Bread is an good source of folate, which means that two slices of this bread provide 30% of the recommended daily intake.

• Thiamine or vitamin B1 helps convert food into energy the body can use. Cereal brans provide a part of the thiamine the body needs. For example, two slices of Bon Matin No Fat, No Sugar Added Bread provides 15% of the recommended daily intake of thiamine.
The symptoms of severe thiamine deficiency include loss of appetite, muscle weakness, and extreme fatigue. It is important to note that women who are pregnant or nursing need more thiamine.

• Riboflavin or vitamin B2 facilitates important body functions and promotes good eyesight. Riboflavin is found in whole grains and thus in Bon Matin No Fat, No Sugar Added Bread. Two slices provide 8% of the recommended daily intake. A poor diet and excessive consumption of alcohol can cause a riboflavin deficiency.

• Niacin or vitamin B3 plays a major role in tissue formation and is also essential for the production of hemoglobin, which carries iron and oxygen to cells. Niacin is found in Bon Matin No Fat, No Sugar Added Bread provides up to 15% of the recommended daily intake, which makes it a good source of niacin.  

• Vitamin B6, also known as pyridoxine, has multiple roles that are essential in maintaining good health. Vitamin B6 plays an important role in the body’s usage of carbohydrates and proteins. It contributes to maintain glycaemia (blood sugar rate) by helping in the transformation of carbohydrates and other energy producing nutrients. Vitamin B6 is also active in forming blood components such as haemoglobin, as well as promoting a healthy immune system. You can find vitamin B6 is many foods, and especially whole grains. Bon Matin No Fat, No Sugar Added Bread is a source of vitamin B6. Two slices provide 8% of the recommended daily intake. 
FIBER
• There are two types of dietary fiber: soluble and insoluble. Each type has its own characteristics, but what’s important to remember is that soluble fiber plays an important role in reducing the body’s cholesterol level and consequently helps lower the risk of coronary disease. Insoluble fiber promotes regularity and produces the sensation of fullness.
Two slices of Bon Matin No Fat, No Sugar Added Bread provide a high level of fiber (2 g), making it a convenient source given that the recommended daily intake is 25 g to 30 g per day!
LIPIDS
• Trans fatty acids are polyunsaturated fatty acids artificially formed through hydrogenation, a process that transforms liquid oil into solid fat. They can increase the level of cholesterol in the blood, just like saturated fatty acids. Shortening, partially hydrogenated margarine, most cookies, crackers, and chips all contain trans fatty acids. Bon Matin No Fat, No Sugar Added Bread contains no trans fatty acids.

• Saturated fatty acids in foods are the main cause of higher cholesterol in the blood. These fatty acids are usually solid at room temperature and are found mainly in animal products, such as meat, certain oils (like coconut oil), and hydrogenated margarine.

Important:
This information is for informational purposes only. It does not under any circumstances replace the advice of a doctor or nutritionist. If you think you suffer from a deficiency in your diet, we strongly recommend you consult a health professional.