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

It is made from refined wheat flour, added sugars, and several processing aids; the label lists the emulsifier mono‑ and diglycerides of fatty acids (E471), a colourant (carotenoid E160), natural flavourings that include alcohol, and other minor additives, which together meet the criteria for a NOVA 4 ultra‑processed product.

How does the sugar and salt content of Brioche tranchée affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 11 g of sugar and 0.95 g of salt per 100 g, the brioche can cause a noticeable rise in blood glucose levels and contributes roughly 380 mg of sodium, which may be problematic for strict diabetic or blood‑pressure‑controlled diets.

Is the wheat flour in Brioche tranchée a concern for people with gluten intolerance or celiac disease?

Yes; the product contains 55 % wheat flour and added wheat gluten, so it is not suitable for anyone requiring a gluten‑free diet.

U • 700 g

Brioche tranchée - Sachet 700g

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Brioches tranchées in a 700 g plastic sachet are a sliced pure‑butter brioche marketed as a sweet snack, classified under the Sugary snacks and Pastries groups. At 342 kcal per 100 g, the product provides 10 g of fat, 2.8 g of saturated fat and 0.95 g of salt, lower than typical snack averages, but it still contains 11 g of added sugars and 54 g of carbohydrates, earning a Nutri‑Score of D and a NOVA 4 ultra‑processed rating. The packaging is a single‑use plastic bag, and while the flour is sourced from sustainable French wheat, the presence of wheat gluten, eggs and milk makes it unsuitable for gluten‑free, vegan or dairy‑free diets.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

moderate

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal342 kcal

Fat10 g

Saturated Fat2.8 g

Carbohydrates54 g

Sugars11 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average snack values, this brioche contains less sugar (11 g vs 16.6 g), less fat (10 g vs 17.3 g), less saturated fat (2.8 g vs 8.8 g) and less salt (0.95 g vs 1.94 g), but more carbohydrates (54 g vs 46.8 g) and slightly more protein (8 g vs 7.1 g).

Ingredients

Farine de BLE 55%, sucre, eau, OEUFS frais 7%, huile de colza, BEURRE concentré, levure, GLUTEN DE BLE, arômes naturels (contient BLE et alcool), sel, émulsifiant : mono - et diglycérides d acides gras, fibre de pomme de terre, rhum, colorant : caroténoïdes, poudre d'acérola.

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