Why is Pains au lait x15 classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is made by mixing refined wheat flour, sugar, fats and a range of industrial ingredients, then baking and packaging the rolls, which places it in NOVA 4. The label lists additives such as mono‑ and diglycerides of fatty acids (E471) used as emulsifiers, sodium stearoyl‑2‑lactate, a synthetic antioxidant vitamin C (E300), a carotenoid colour (E160) and a thickening gum (gomme tara, E417).

How does the sugar and salt content in these milk rolls affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 12 g of sugars and 1.2 g of salt per 100 g, the rolls can cause a noticeable rise in blood glucose and contribute to daily sodium intake; people managing diabetes or high blood pressure should limit consumption and consider them an occasional treat.

Are the wheat gluten, eggs and milk in this product a problem for people with celiac disease, egg allergy or lactose intolerance?

Yes. The formulation contains wheat flour (gluten), fresh whole eggs and concentrated butter as well as skimmed‑milk powder, making it unsuitable for anyone with celiac disease, egg allergy or lactose intolerance, and it also lists possible soy traces for soy‑allergic consumers.

U • 525 g

Pains au lait x15 - 525g

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Pains au lait x15 are packaged milk rolls that belong to the Sugary snacks and Pastries groups, sold in French U supermarkets. The product carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified in NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature; its ingredient list includes wheat flour, sugar, eggs, butter concentrate, colza oil and several additives such as mono‑ and diglycerides (E471), sodium stearoyl‑2‑lactate, carotenoid colour (E160) and vitamin C (E300). It provides modest fiber (2.2 g/100 g) and moderate energy (≈356 kcal/100 g), but also contains 12 g of sugars, 3.8 g of saturated fat and 1.2 g of salt per 100 g, and presents the allergens wheat/gluten, eggs, milk and possible soy traces.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

moderate

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal355 kcal

Fat12 g

Saturated Fat3.8 g

Carbohydrates53 g

Sugars12 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack in its category, this milk roll contains less sugar (12 g vs 16.6 g), less saturated fat (3.8 g vs 8.8 g), less salt (1.2 g vs 1.9 g) and slightly lower energy (≈356 kcal vs 376 kcal) per 100 g.

Ingredients

Farine de blé* 56%, sucre, oeufs entiers frais 12,9%, huile de colza, eau, beurre concentré, émulsifiants : mono-et diglycérides d'acides gras - stéaroyl-2-lactate de sodium, sel, levure, poudre de LAIT écrémé 0,9%, gluten de blé, épaississant : gomme tara, antioxydant : acide ascorbique, arômes naturels (contient alcool), colorant : caroténoïdes. Traces éventuelles de soja. Culture de blé maîtrisée* : Ce produit contient du blé français issu d'une culture maîtrisée : une démarche de progrès pour limiter l'impact des pratiques agricoles sur l'environnement et maîtriser les résidus de pesticides dans le produit. *Voir la liste des ingrédients concernés ci-dessous.

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