INGREDIENTS:

Whole wheat flour, enriched wheat flour, water, wheat bran, triticale flour, rye meal, milled flaxseeds, oat flakes, cracked wheat, malted barley flour, ground flaxseed, brown sugar, wheat gluten, yeast, salt, acetylated tartaric acid esters of mono and diglycerides, wheat starch, ammonium chloride, calcium iodate, calcium propionate, sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate, monoglycerides.
ALLERGEN INFORMATION
May contain traces of soybean and sesame seeds.
About Minerals About Vitamins About Fiber About Omega-3 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 Multigrain Bread provide 20% 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. Bon Matin Multigrain Bread is an excellent source of magnesium and provides 25% of the recommended daily intake.
Certain drugs and overconsumption of alcohol can cause excessive loss of magnesium.

• 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 whole grains, including Bon Matin Multigrain 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 Multigrain Bread is a good source of phosphorus. Two slices provide 15% 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 Multigrain bread is an excellent 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.. Manganese 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 Multigrain bread is a good source of manganese. Two slices provide 60% 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. Bon Matin Multigrain Bread is an good source of folate: two slices provide 20% of the recommended daily intake 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.

• 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 Multigrain Bread provide 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 certain processes in the body and is essential to good vision. Riboflavin is present in whole grains, including Bon Matin Multigrain Bread. Two slices provide 15% of our daily riboflavin needs. Insufficient dietary intake and alcohol overconsumption may cause 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 whole grain cereals. Bon Matin Multigrain Bread provides up to 15% of the recommended daily intake, which makes it a good source of niacin.

• Pantothenate, also known as pantothenic acid or vitamin B5, has multiple functions within the body. Among others, it plays a big role in converting carbohydrates, fats and proteins into energy. Pantothenate is found in a variety of foods such as grains and whole grains. Bon Matin Multigrain bread is a source of pantothenate. Two slices provide 6% of the recommended daily intakerecommended daily intake. 

• 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 Multigrain 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 Multigrain Bread provide a high level of fiber (4 g), making it a convenient source, given that the recommended daily intake is of 25 g to 30 g per day!
OMEGA-3
• Omega-3 fatty acids are polyunsaturated fatty acids found mainly in fish. They are also called essential fatty acids because the body does not produce them. Much research has confirmed that they are responsible for maintaining good cardiovascular health, which includes thinning the blood, reducing the rate of triglycerides, reducing heart rate problems after a coronary, and reducing the risk of cardiac arrest.

Apart from fatty fish, sources of omega-3 are rather limited. However, a fair amount can be found in ground flaxseed, flax oil, and canola oil. Bon Matin Multigrain Bread is a source of pulyunsaturated omega-3 fatty acids. Just two slices provide 0.8 g, making it a convenient source, given that the recommended daily intake is 1.0 g to 1.5 g.
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 Multigrain 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.