English OvenBreads & Bakery#5 of 15 in categoryRating 3.7/5

English Oven Brown Bread

Red flags

  • Red flag: Refined flour (maida) base
  • Red flag: Contains Calcium Propionate

Green flags

  • Green flag: Source of protein (9.4g)
  • Green flag: High fibre (7.9g)

Ingredients, decoded

18 listed
  • Wheat Flour (Atta 50%)
  • Refined Wheat Flour (Maida 50%)
  • Yeast
  • Sugar
  • Iodized Salt
  • Wheat Gluten
  • Edible Vegetable Oil (Rice Bran)
  • Preservative (INS 282)
  • Malt Powder
  • Improver (INS 170(i))
  • Improver (INS 510)
  • Improver (INS 923)
  • Improver (INS 1100)
  • Acidity Regulator (INS 260)
  • Emulsifier (INS 471)
  • Emulsifier (INS 472e)
  • Emulsifier (INS 481(i))
  • Antioxidant (INS 300)
ConcernWorth watchingIn label order. Tap a highlighted one to learn more.

CB2

Nutrition per 100 g
CNutritionBIngredients2Risk
VerdictGOOD
Energy265.8 kcal
Protein9.4 g
Carbohydrates51 g
Total sugars5 g
Added sugars1.7 g
Dietary fibre7.9 g
Total fat0.92 g
Saturated fat0.33 g
Trans fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium428 mg
Highlighted values exceed FSSAI and UK FSA front of pack thresholds.

Our take

CleanPlate review

Half atta, half maida.

English Oven Brown Bread is made from equal parts atta and maida, with rice bran oil and a long list of improvers and emulsifiers.

CleanPlate scores it CB2. The C for nutrition reflects moderate protein and good fibre. The B for ingredients is held back by maida, a preservative and three emulsifiers. The 2 for risk reflects low sugar and fat.

Claims vs reality

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

  • Product name

    “Brown Bread”

    Be careful

    "Brown" here means 50% atta and 50% maida. It is not a whole wheat loaf.

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
9.4 g
Fibre
7.9 g
Vitamins and minerals
None declared
Energy
266 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
Edible Vegetable Oil
Sweeteners
Sugar
Additives
10
Flagged
Maida, 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
1.7 g
Sodium
428 mg
Saturated fat
0.33 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?

The flours are atta (50%) and maida (50%). Additives include preservative 282, emulsifiers 471, 472e and 481(i), four improvers and an acidity regulator.

Per 100 g: 266 kcal, 9.45 g protein, 7.94 g fibre, 1.66 g added sugar, 0.33 g saturated fat and 428 mg sodium.

Ingredients to watch

  • Half maidaWorth watching

    Brown bread is not the same as whole wheat bread. Half the flour here is refined.

  • Emulsifiers and preservativeWorth watching

    Three emulsifiers and calcium propionate.

  • SodiumWorth watching

    428 mg per 100 g.

Common misconceptions

Myth: "Brown bread is whole wheat bread"

This one is half maida. Check the ingredient list, not the colour.

Myth: "All brown bread is coloured with caramel"

This one has no added colour.

How often, and how

  • AdultsAcceptable daily; whole wheat loaves are better
  • ChildrenFine
  • DiabeticsChoose a 100% whole wheat loaf

Smarter ways to eat it

Upgrade to whole wheat

English Oven's Zero Maida loaf scores similarly with no maida.

Pair with protein

Egg, paneer or peanut butter slows the carbohydrate hit.

Common questions

Is English Oven Brown Bread healthy?

English Oven Brown 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: Refined flour (maida) base; Contains Calcium Propionate. On the plus side: Source of protein (9.4g); High fibre (7.9g).

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 English Oven Brown Bread should I watch?

Refined Wheat Flour (Maida 50%) (Maida), Preservative (INS 282) (Calcium Propionate).

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

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