for those of us who eat Burgen bread

[lovinglife]

Just wondered if anyone had noticed slight changes to the bread? - For the past few weeks I have thought the bread seemed softer and more "breadlike" - not a massive change - just a bit different - less coarse and more springy.

The other day tested before my lunch of an egg mayo on two slices of burgen - this is a well tested meal for me and has always given good results- I only tested because I wasn't feeling right - was 4.2 so that was fine as I was about to eat. Noticing the bread changes once again I thought I would test 2hrs later - I had 7.4! not a good result for me as like to be nearer 6 - usually in the 5's with a buttie.

looked at the nutrition and noticed they now say 12g carb per slice - not a big change I know but sort of confirmed to me that I was right about the bread being different.

Tested a bacon sandwich yesterday - fasting reading 6.1 - before lunch (4hrs later) 6 - I am always in the mid to low 4's before my lunch so not a terrible result but not a usual one for me.

Anyone else noticed or am I just being pedantic? :roll:

 

[Grazer]

What I have noticed is that as Burgen gets more popular (it seems) the turnover increases and the "sell by" date is a bit further off, so the bread is a bit fresher. Hence the bit "springier" I thought, because it's fresher. Perhaps it's better for BG whern it's gone a bit stale! Hadn't noticed the subtle change in carb content - maybe just rounding up?

 

[noblehead]

Just checked my Burgen and it does say it has 12g of carbs per slice and not 11.9 as previously stated. I can't say I've noticed a change in the texture of the bread or increase in my bg (mind I inject insulin) but it might be you need to cut back or look for an alternative make, I'm sure Sid Bonkers mentioned one from Tesco's a while back that was seeded much like Burgen and give similar postprandial results.

 

[Sid Bonkers]

I'm sure Sid Bonkers mentioned one from Tesco's a while back that was seeded much like Burgen and give similar postprandial results.

Yes Nigel I found that Tesco's Rustic Multigrain bread is OK for me and gives similar results to Burgen, I buy the small loaf which obviously has a smaller slice than a large loaf, that said I still seem to be OK with the large loaf but it is more bread than I like in a sandwich a small loaf or the Burgen is about right for me.

@ lovinglife. Yes I noticed the 12g carbs as well, oddly enough I was filling out a days food diary just the other day after xyzzy asked about my cpd (carbs per day ) and couldnt remember the exact carbs but know it wasnt 12 before, I havent tested it though as it has always been OK, but I will test this afternoons sandwich and post my results :thumbup: .fingerscrossed smiley.

 

[noblehead]

but I will test this afternoons sandwich and post my results :thumbup: .fingerscrossed smiley.

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The things you'll do for the forum :lol:

Thanks for mentioning the Tesco's bread!

 

[Anonymous]

I eat Burgen Soy & Linseed and I get good readings normally... it's a nice bread. Although it is low GI so that may explain the difference perhaps for you lovinglife.... probably just depends on how your body is breaking it down. I find I don't always get the same results despite eating the exact same food and portion at the same time, etc.... it can be frustrating sometimes.

 

[Defren]

I have only ever been able to tolerate one slice, so tend to keep it in the freezer and just take out a slice as I need it. My loaf which has been there a while is still showing 11.9g of carbs. I will check it out next time I buy one. I do think it is getting more and more popular, and they may have changed the recipe slightly, which seems crazy if it is getting more popular as it is.

 

[Sid Bonkers]

OK heres todays lunch time readings:

1.11pm.............................................................. 5.9
Lunch Burgen ham sandwich
2.12pm..........3/4 of an hour after finishing lunch...........6.4
3.25pm..........2 hours after finishing lunch....................6.1

So the change in nutritional info doesnt seem to have made any/much difference to me at any rate

 

[hanadr]

The mathematical difference between 11.9 and 12 is insignificant. I can't see how something like bread can be assessssed to a single decimal place.
However, I have noticed the slices looking thicker and a slightly sweeter taste.
hana

 

[phoenix]

The slices can sometimes vary considerably in any case, that's why I always weigh bread even if it's sliced.

 

[Sid Bonkers]

It could just be that they've rounded up the .01 just to err on the side of caution due to inconsistencies in slice size.

 

[noblehead]

The slices can sometimes vary considerably in any case, that's why I always weigh bread even if it's sliced.

Yes that is very true although I don't weigh mine before eating.