Why is Burgers briochés classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It receives a NOVA 4 rating because the formulation includes refined wheat flour, added sugars, vegetable oils, emulsifiers and flavourings; the listed additives are E471 (a plant‑based emulsifier), a beta‑carotene colourant (E160a) and a natural flavour that contains alcohol.

How does the sugar and salt content in this product affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

The 11 g of sugar per 100 g can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making the bun unsuitable for strict diabetic control, while the 1.2 g of salt is moderate and less likely to aggravate hypertension but should still be counted toward daily sodium limits.

Based on the ingredients, is this product suitable for vegan, keto, halal or gluten‑free diets?

No; the bun contains eggs, milk powder, butter and wheat gluten, so it is neither vegan nor gluten‑free, its high carbohydrate content makes it unsuitable for a ketogenic diet, and the presence of alcohol in the natural flavour may conflict with halal requirements.

Mannapain • 200 g

Burgers briochés

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

The product is a brioched hamburger bun made from wheat flour, eggs, skimmed milk powder and butter, placing it in the Cereals and Potatoes / Bread group. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category, reflecting its high levels of added sugars (11 g per 100 g) and added fats (7.4 g per 100 g) together with additives such as E471 emulsifier, a beta‑carotene colourant and a natural flavour that contains alcohol. While it provides 9.9 g of protein per 100 g and moderate salt (1.2 g), it is not suitable for vegans or those avoiding gluten or dairy, and the overall nutritional profile is less favourable than many bakery alternatives.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

moderate

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal320 kcal

Fat7.4 g

Saturated Fat2.5 g

Carbohydrates52 g

Sugars11 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical bakery items, this bun contains roughly double the sugar (11 g vs 4.8 g) and 34 % more fat (7.4 g vs 5.5 g) per 100 g, while its salt level is lower than the average 3.9 g.

Ingredients

failnede blé, oeufs entiers frais, sucre, huile végétalede colza, sirop de ducre inverti, poudre de lait écrémé, levure, beurre concentré, sel, gluten de blé, arôme naturel (contient alcool), émulsifiant (E471 (origine végétale : palme, colza)), protéines de lait, levure désactivée, farine de seigle maltée, colorant (bêta-carotène), Traces éventuelles de sésame,

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