Why is the Brioche tressée à la main aux pépites de chocolat classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is labeled as ultra‑processed because its formulation includes refined wheat flour, added sugars, vegetable oil and a range of industrial additives; the label lists emulsifiers such as sunflower lecithin, mono‑ and diglycerides of fatty acids (E471) and stearoyl‑2‑lactylate (E481), as well as flavorings and invert sugar syrup, all typical of NOVA 4 foods.

How does the sugar and salt content in this product affect individuals with diabetes or high blood pressure?

With 15.4 g of sugar and 1.01 g of salt per 100 g, the brioche can cause rapid spikes in blood glucose for people with diabetes and contributes to daily sodium intake, which may exacerbate hypertension; therefore it should be eaten only occasionally and accounted for within the overall daily limits.

Is the presence of eggs and milk in this product a concern for people with common food allergies?

Yes, the ingredient list includes fresh eggs (7.9 %) and milk‑derived components hidden in the chocolate chips and emulsifiers, so anyone with egg, milk or gluten intolerance should avoid this product.

Chabrior • 600 g

Brioche tressée aux pépites de chocolat 600g

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Hand‑twisted brioche with chocolate chips, sold under the Chabrior and Intermarché brands, belongs to the sugary snacks and pastries family. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified in NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product that contains added sugars (15.4 g), moderate salt (1.01 g), 12.6 g of fat (including 3.6 g saturated), 3 g of fiber and 7.9 g of protein per 100 g. While its energy (361 kcal) and macronutrient levels are lower than the average snack category, the presence of allergens such as eggs, gluten and milk, as well as several emulsifiers, makes it less suitable for sensitive diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal361 kcal

Fat12.6 g

Saturated Fat3.6 g

Carbohydrates52.5 g

Sugars15.4 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for sweet snack pastries, this brioche contains less sugar (15.4 g vs 16.6 g), less fat (12.6 g vs 17.3 g), less saturated fat (3.6 g vs 8.8 g), less salt (1.01 g vs 1.94 g) and slightly fewer calories (361 kcal vs 376 kcal) per 100 g.

Ingredients

Farine de _blé_ (France) 43,6%, eau, pépites de chocolat (France) 10% (sucre, pâte de cacao, beurre de cacao, émulsifiants : lécithines de tournesol, arôme), sucre, _oeufs_ frais (France) 7,9%, huile de colza [dont émulsifiants : mono et diglycérides d'acides gras, lécithine de tournesol, arôme (dont _lait_)], levain [farine de _blé_ (France), eau, sel], sirop de sucre inverti, levure, sel, émulsifiants : mono et diglycérides d'acides gras, stearoyl-2-lactylate de sodium, arômes, gluten de _blé_.

84%

35%

Unlock What Your Food Doesn't Tell You

Scan this and millions of other food products to discover hidden positive & negative points, scores percentage, additives, allergens, and deeper product insights with the free NutrScan app.