Is white bread better for you than brown sourdough? It depends on your gut

Results of a study comparing health impact of wholegrain sourdough and factory-made white bread found individual gut microbiomes are key

What's the background?

Bread makes up about 10% of the daily calories consumed by adults. Now a study by researchers at the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel has delved into whether fresh wholegrain sourdough is better for you than industrially produced white bread containing refined wheat flour as well as preservatives and emulsifiers.