Why is Baguette aux céréales classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The baguette combines refined wheat flour, malted grains, multiple seed oils and an added antioxidant, which places it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 group; its only listed additive is vitamin C (E300) used as an antioxidant.

How does the sugar and salt content of this baguette affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With only 2.8 g of sugars per 100 g, the bread is low in sugar and suitable for diabetic meal planning, while its 1 g of salt is moderate and lower than many breads, making it a better option for blood‑pressure control but still requiring mindful portion sizes.

Is the sesame seed present in this baguette a concern for people with sesame allergy?

Yes, the product contains sesame seeds, so individuals with a sesame allergy should avoid it because even small amounts can trigger allergic reactions.

U • 250 g

Baguette aux céréales

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Baguette aux céréales is a multigrain French baguette made from wheat flour, malted grains, barley malt and a 9% seed blend that includes sunflower, millet, flax, sesame and poppy. It provides 301 kcal per 100 g, 10 g of protein, 4.4 g of fiber, 6.2 g of fat (0.8 g saturated) and 1 g of salt, earning a Nutri‑Score of B. The product falls in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category, contains gluten and sesame allergens, and includes the antioxidant vitamin C (E300).

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal301 kcal

Fat6.2 g

Saturated Fat0.8 g

Carbohydrates49 g

Sugars2.8 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average baguette, this multigrain version has lower sugar (2.8 g vs 4.79 g), lower salt (1 g vs 3.95 g) and fewer calories (301 kcal vs 349 kcal), but slightly higher fat (6.2 g vs 5.5 g) and carbohydrates (49 g vs 47.3 g), while delivering a comparable protein level.

Ingredients

Farines 52,5% (blé 49%, blé malté torréfié, orge maltée torréfiée 1%, blé malté), eau, graines 9% (tournesol, millet, lin brun, lin jaune, sésame, pavot), levure, sel de Guérande, gluten de blé, levain de seigle dévitalisé 0,5%, antioxydant : acide ascorbique.

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