A prebiotic bread feeds the good bacteria in your gut while giving you fibre. Its prebiotics escape digestion and, once they reach the colon, become fuel for your microbiota. At Inéwa, that is the job of the organic Jerusalem artichoke inulin in our Prebiotic Sandwich Breada soft sliced loaf made with KAMUT® flour.
You eat bread every day. It might as well work for you. Here is what prebiotics actually do, why inulin fits so naturally into a slice of bread, and how to benefit without changing your habits.
What exactly is a prebiotic?
What exactly is a prebiotic? A prebiotic is a substrate that is selectively used by host microorganisms and confers a health benefit. That is the scientific definition used by ISAPP. In plain terms, prebiotics are mostly fibres your body cannot digest but the good bacteria in your gut love to eat.
Don't mix up prebiotics and probiotics. Probiotics are live bacteria. Prebiotics are their food As Dietitians of Canada point out, not every fibre is a prebiotic. The best known are fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS) and galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS). Inulin is one of the most commonly used types of FOS.
What are the health benefits of prebiotics?
Prebiotics help maintain a healthy balance of bacteria in your digestive system. According to ISAPP, some prebiotics improve digestive function, support the body's natural defences, improve mineral absorption or help regulate satiety. Because they are fibres, they also count toward your daily fibre intake.
And that intake matters. Health Canada notes that fibre helps fight constipation, lower blood cholesterol and keep you feeling full longer. In Canada, fibre needs are set at 25 g a day for women and 38 g a day for men. Most Canadians get only about half that. To be honest, the ideal amount of prebiotics has not been established yet. What we do know is that consistency makes the difference.
Why choose a prebiotic bread instead of a supplement?
Because bread is already part of your routine. Prebiotics likely need to be eaten regularly to deliver their benefits. And what is more regular than toast in the morning or a sandwich at lunch? A prebiotic bread gives you some every day, with no pills to swallow and no powder to measure.
Onions, garlic, chicory root and Jerusalem artichokes naturally contain prebiotics, but often in small amounts. That is why prebiotics are sometimes added to foods, bread included. Inéwa Prebiotic Sandwich Bread contains inulin from organic Jerusalem artichoke powder. Its main ingredients are organic, and our breads are certified by Ecocert.
What makes Inéwa Prebiotic Sandwich Bread different?
Inéwa Prebiotic Sandwich Bread brings together three strengths: organic inulin from Jerusalem artichoke, KAMUT® flour from an ancient khorasan wheat that has never been hybridized or genetically modified, and a sourdough made with stone-ground whole khorasan flour. The result is a soft 630 g sandwich loaf that is a good source of fibre.
Le KAMUT® is at the heart of several Inéwa breads.This grain of Egyptian origin has a fascinating story. Sourdough brings flavour and natural acidity; here is how sourdough differs from yeast. As for stone-ground whole flour, it keeps the bran and germ of the grain. The ingredient list is short: khorasan wheat flour, water, sourdough, inulin, sunflower oil, sea salt, fresh yeast and vitamin C. There is no sugar on it.
Is prebiotic bread right for everyone?
For most people, yes. Children and pregnant women can safely eat foods that contain prebiotics. However, inulin is a fructan, which makes it a FODMAP. If you have a sensitive gut or follow a low FODMAP diet, go gradually.
Begin with one or two slices a day and notice how you feel. To learn more, read our article on FODMAPs and our guide to the most digestible flours. KAMUT® contains gluten, so Prebiotic Sandwich Bread is not suitable for people with celiac disease.
How do you add prebiotic bread to your day?
The easiest way is to swap it for your usual bread. Two slices of toast in the morning, a sandwich at lunch or homemade croutons for your evening soup are enough to make it a habit. Keep the loaf in the freezer for up to 3 months and take out only the slices you need.
Skip the fridge. Bread goes stale faster at around 4 °C (39 °F), as we explain in our article on storing bread. Slice a little tired? Toast it and it gets its texture back. To vary your prebiotic sources, fill your sandwich with leeks, asparagus or tomatoes, and add a banana to your snack. Canada's Food Guide also recommends choosing whole grains. To find your loaf, check our retailers.
Conclusion: Inéwa prebiotic bread, simple and delicious
A prebiotic bread is a practical way to take care of your microbiota without complicating your life. One slice at a time, you add fibre and inulin to your routine. Prebiotic Sandwich Bread is part of our Active Life range, designed to combine pleasure and well-being.
Simple, delicious organic breads: that is the Inéwa promise.As good for your health as they are for the pleasure of enjoying real, good bread.
