{
  "id": 5231221,
  "title": "Whole-wheat bread but blood sugar still spikes? Beware of this ingredient",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/whole-wheat-bread-but-blood-sugar-still-spikes-beware-of-this",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-03T03:17:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/20260903/whole-wheat-bread-but-blood-sugar-still-spikes-beware-of-this-ingredient"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Consumers opting for whole-wheat bread over white bread, believing it to be healthier, might be disappointed. Many products marketed as whole-wheat bread are actually not what they seem. To spot the genuine article, check if whole-wheat flour is the primary ingredient. Some bread on the market is mainly composed of refined wheat flour, with a touch of whole wheat and artificial coloring to give it a darker hue.\n\nThese \"fake\" whole-wheat breads, despite their darker appearance, soft texture, and sweet taste, are not markedly healthier than regular bread. They are largely carbohydrate-based foods, essentially copies of conventional bread. The darker color, moist texture, and sweetness often result from added coloring to regular wheat flour, not from genuine whole-wheat flour.\n\nOn the other hand, true whole-wheat bread made with 100 percent whole-wheat flour has a lighter brown color, coarser texture, and is generally firmer. This is because it is made entirely from whole-wheat flour, offering a more substantial and healthier option than its deceptive counterparts.",
  "summary": "com. More consumers are choosing whole-wheat bread over white bread in an effort to make healthier choices. But many products sold as whole-wheat bread are not what they appear to be. To identify genuine whole-wheat bread, consumers should check whether whole-wheat flour is listed as the first ingredient. Some whole-wheat bread products on the market are…",
  "key_points": [
    "Many \"whole-wheat\" breads contain mainly refined wheat flour.",
    "Added coloring gives fake whole-wheat breads darker appearance.",
    "True whole-wheat bread has lighter brown color and coarser texture."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Consumers switching to whole-wheat bread for health benefits may not see the desired effects if the product contains mostly refined wheat flour with added coloring, making it similar to regular bread.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Whole-wheat bread but blood sugar still spikes? Beware of this ingredient",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/whole-wheat-bread-but-blood-sugar-still-spikes-beware-of-this-5233191",
        "published": "2026-09-03T03:27:02.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}