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Have you ever heard people say that eating white bread is bad for you? Well, a team of scientists are hoping to change that. But how do you get from this to this? Well, researchers at Aberrustwith Uni are looking at how they can boost the nutritional value of white bread. So that could mean mixing UK-sourced peas, beans, and oats with wheat flour to make it healthier.

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My children like white bread. So if I could improve the nutrition of that white bread for my children, I think that would be a really good thing.

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The NHS says that people should look for high fiber alternatives to white bread, but this could be the answer consumers are looking for.

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We're aiming to improve the quality of that standard, bulk standard white slice bread. We're trying to improve the nutrition but retain those characteristics that people want.

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After the two-year project is over, scientists are hoping that healthier white loaves will be hitting UK shelves and landing on our plate.