BritanniaBreads & Bakery#4 of 15 in categoryRating 3.7/5

Britannia Multigrain Bread

Red flags

  • Red flag: Palm oil listed
  • Red flag: Contains Calcium Propionate

Green flags

  • Green flag: Source of protein (9g)
  • Green flag: Source of fibre

Ingredients, decoded

23 listed
  • Wheat Flour (Atta) (Wheat Products 49.8%)
  • Wheat Bran (Wheat Products)
  • Broken Wheat (Wheat Products)
  • Water
  • Rolled Oats (6.6%)
  • Linseeds (Seeds 4.5%)
  • Sesame Seeds (Seeds)
  • Sunflower Seeds (Seeds)
  • Watermelon Seeds (Seeds)
  • Ragi Flour (2.6%)
  • Yeast
  • Soya Flakes (1.3%)
  • Vital Gluten
  • Sugar
  • Iodised Salt
  • Refined Palmolein Oil
  • Preservative (INS 282)
  • Preservative (INS 200)
  • Emulsifier (INS 472e)
  • Emulsifier (INS 471)
  • Emulsifier (INS 481(i))
  • Acidity Regulator (INS 260)
  • Flour Treatment Agent (INS 510)
ConcernWorth watchingIn label order. Tap a highlighted one to learn more.

CB2

Nutrition per 100 g
CNutritionBIngredients2Risk
VerdictGOOD
Energy256 kcal
Protein9 g
Carbohydrates47.5 g
Total sugars1.2 g
Added sugars1.2 g
Dietary fibre5.4 g
Total fat4.5 g
Saturated fat1 g
Trans fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium372.8 mg
Highlighted values exceed FSSAI and UK FSA front of pack thresholds.

Our take

CleanPlate review

Genuinely multigrain, with a crowded additive list.

Britannia Multigrain Bread combines atta, wheat bran, broken wheat, oats, ragi, soya flakes and four kinds of seeds.

CleanPlate scores it CB2. The C for nutrition reflects decent fibre and protein. The B for ingredients is held back by palmolein, two preservatives and three emulsifiers. The 2 for risk reflects low sugar and saturated fat.

Claims vs reality

What the pack says, checked against the ingredient list and nutrition panel.

  • Product name

    “Multigrain”

    Holds

    Wheat, oats and ragi, plus soya flakes and four kinds of seeds.

How CB2 breaks down

Each grade is scored on its own. Here are the label numbers behind each one, per 100 g.

How we score →
01 Nutritional valueA to E
C

Adequate nutrient density

Protein
9 g
Fibre
5.4 g
Vitamins and minerals
None declared
Energy
256 kcal

Scored on eight nutrients (protein, fibre, calcium, iron, vitamins A, C, D and zinc), per 100 g and per 100 kcal.

02 Ingredient & label integrityA to E
B

Good, few concerning additives

Base
Wheat Flour
Main fat
Refined Palmolein Oil
Sweeteners
Sugar
Additives
7
Flagged
Palmolein, Calcium Propionate

Scored on six things: base processing, fat quality, sweeteners, additives, colours and flavours.

03 Risk nutrients1 to 5
2

Low risk

Added sugar
1.2 g
Sodium
372.8 mg
Saturated fat
1 g
Trans fat
0 g

Scored on added sugar, sodium and saturated fat, with a penalty for trans fat.

A closer look

Does the label add up?

Wheat products make up 49.8% (atta, bran and broken wheat), with oats (6.6%), seeds (4.5%), ragi (2.6%) and soya flakes (1.3%).

Per 100 g: 256 kcal, 9 g protein, 5.4 g fibre, 1.2 g added sugar, 1 g saturated fat and 373 mg sodium. The oil is refined palmolein.

Ingredients to watch

  • PreservativesWorth watching

    Calcium propionate (282) and sorbic acid (200).

  • EmulsifiersWorth watching

    Three emulsifiers for softness and shelf life.

  • SodiumWorth watching

    373 mg per 100 g, moderate for bread.

Common misconceptions

Myth: "Multigrain is a marketing word"

Here it is backed by oats, ragi, soya and seeds, although wheat still dominates.

Myth: "Multigrain means no additives"

This loaf has five functional additives.

How often, and how

  • AdultsGood daily bread
  • ChildrenGood daily bread
  • Watching blood pressureTwo slices at a time

Smarter ways to eat it

Open sandwich

Top with hummus, tomato and cucumber.

Toast with egg

A classic protein-rich breakfast.

Common questions

Is Britannia Multigrain Bread healthy?

Britannia Multigrain Bread scores CB2 (Good) on CleanPlate, which makes it a reasonable choice with a trade-off or two worth knowing about. The main concerns are: Palm oil listed; Contains Calcium Propionate. On the plus side: Source of protein (9g); Source of fibre.

What does the CB2 score mean?

The first letter (C) grades nutritional value: adequate nutrient density. The second letter (B) grades ingredient and label integrity: good, few concerning additives. The number (2) grades risk nutrients (sugar, sodium, saturated fat): low risk.

Which ingredients in Britannia Multigrain Bread should I watch?

Refined Palmolein Oil (Palmolein), Preservative (INS 282) (Calcium Propionate).

Last reviewed June 19, 2026. Scored with the CleanPlate method from the published label.

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