Breads & pasta

hard white bread

Firm, day-old white wheat bread, ideal for bread soups, migas, açorda and gazpacho because it soaks up liquid while holding structure.

Who it fits

VeganVegetarianLactose-free

Contains: glúten

General guidance based on composition — not a clinical label and not a substitute for professional care.

What it does in cooking

The sensory role of the ingredient — what it brings in flavor and texture, and what it pairs with.

Flavor

Sweetness2
Saltiness2
Umami1
Bitterness1
Richness1

Texture

Crispiness3
Chewiness4

Pairs with

extra virgin olive oilgarlictomatochicken eggchicken broth

Glycemic index

75High

published range: 7075

low ≤55medium 56–69high ≥70

Value from an equivalent food (same species), not a direct measurement of this one.

source: Tabelas Internacionais de IG (Diabetes Care, 2008)

A reference value (glucose = 100), not a personal prediction: the real response depends on the whole meal, the preparation and you. Not a substitute for professional care.

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Dishes this ingredient goes into — clone any one to make your version.

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