Why is Wholemeal toasted bread classified as processed (NOVA 3) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product falls into NOVA 3 because it is made from refined wheat flour, whole wheat flour, barley malt flour, sunflower oil and other processed ingredients, and it includes the additive E300 (ascorbic acid) used as a flour treatment agent; no other additives are listed.

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

With 4.4 g of sugar and 1.4 g of salt per 100 g, the bread provides slightly lower sugar and much lower salt than the category average, but the sugar still contributes to carbohydrate load and the salt should be counted toward daily limits, so diabetic or hypertensive individuals should consume it in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

Is the wheat flour in this product a concern for people with gluten intolerance?

Yes, the bread contains wheat flour and whole wheat flour, both of which contain gluten, so it is not suitable for individuals who need to avoid gluten.

Borsa • 250 g (12 x 21 g)

Pain grillé à la farine complète

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Wholemeal toasted bread is an organic, plant-based product classified under the Cereals and potatoes - Bread family. It carries a Nutri-Score of C and is placed in the NOVA 3 processing category, offering high fiber (7.5 g/100 g) and lower than average sugar (4.4 g) and salt (1.4 g) but still contains gluten, added sugar, salt, and the additive E300 (ascorbic acid). Its Eco-Score is A-plus, the packaging combines plastic and cardboard, and the product is sourced 100% from France.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal376 kcal

Fat4.5 g

Saturated Fat0.6 g

Carbohydrates69 g

Sugars4.4 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average toast in its category, this bread contains less sugar (4.4 g vs 4.79 g) and significantly less salt (1.4 g vs 3.95 g) while providing more fiber (7.5 g vs 5.38 g).

Ingredients

Farine de BLÉ* - Farine de BLÉ complet* 32% - Huile de tournesol* - Sucre* - Sel - Levure boulangère - Farine d'ORGE malté* - Agent de traitement de la farine: acide ascorbique.

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