Do all breads contain potassium bromate? How much bread (white or atta/multi-grain) should we consume as breakfast? Is potassium bromate harmful for the body?

Dr. Deepika ChaudharyDietitian/Nutritionist1yrs exp

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Best is to home made roti instead of bread daily.  

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Dr. PahunSexologist7yrs exp

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You should take multi grain bread with salad in morning.  

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Dr. Jayvirsinh ChauhanHomeopath12yrs exp

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It is not advisable to eat bread regular. Eat chapati or home made products.  

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Dr. Sajeev KumarGeneral Physician34yrs exp

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Potassium bromate, or simply called bromate, is an oxidiser used to strengthen dough and enhance its elasticity. This helps bake uniform and whitened bread. Typically 15-30 parts per million (ppm) of potassium bromate is added to dough. Normally, baking changes its chemical composition and renders it harmless, leaving no trace in the finished product. However, if too much of the additive is used, or the bread is not baked long enough or at a high enough temperature, then a residual amount will remain.  

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