{
  "id": 5233191,
  "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",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-09-03T03:27:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "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 are increasingly opting for whole-wheat bread over white bread in pursuit of healthier choices. However, some products marketed as whole-wheat bread may not be as healthy as they seem. To determine genuine whole-wheat bread, one should verify if whole-wheat flour is listed as the first ingredient. Some bread products on the market are primarily made from refined wheat flour, with a minimal amount of whole wheat added, and often colored with caramel or other coloring agents to give the appearance of darker whole-wheat bread. Despite their somewhat healthier appearance, these \"fake\" whole-wheat breads are essentially carbohydrate-based foods, nutritionally similar to conventional bread. They generally exhibit a dark brown color, a soft and moist texture, and have a sweet taste, primarily due to the added coloring rather than the whole-wheat flour. Conversely, authentic whole-wheat bread made solely from 100 percent whole-wheat flour tends to be lighter in shade of brown and has a coarser, firmer texture.",
  "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…",
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      {
        "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",
        "published": "2026-09-03T03:17:03.000Z"
      }
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  "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."
}