Why is Pains au lait aux pépites de chocolat au lait classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which additives does it contain?

The product is made from many ingredient components that have been refined, combined and treated, including added sugars, emulsifiers, flavorings and colorants, which places it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 group; its additive list comprises E160 (carotenoids), E300 (ascorbic acid), E322 (lecithins), E471 (mono‑ and diglycerides of fatty acids) and E481 (sodium stearoyl‑2‑lactylate).

How do the sugar and salt levels in this product affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

With 19 g of sugars per 100 g, the roll can cause a rapid rise in blood glucose, making it unsuitable as a regular snack for people managing diabetes; its 0.75 g of salt is below the average for sugary snacks and is unlikely to significantly worsen hypertension, though the overall sodium contribution should still be considered within daily limits.

Is the wheat gluten in this product a concern for people with celiac disease?

Yes, the product contains wheat flour (42 %) and added wheat gluten, both of which provide gluten and therefore are not safe for individuals with celiac disease or non‑celiac gluten sensitivity.

U • 350 g

Pains au lait aux pépites de chocolat au lait 10x350g

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Pains au lait aux pépites de chocolat au lait are French‑style milk bread rolls studded with milk‑chocolate chips, sold in 10 × 350 g packs and wrapped in a plastic bag. They belong to the Sugary snacks category, carry a Nutri‑Score of D, are classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), and provide 357 kcal per 100 g, with 13 g of fat (including 4.2 g saturated), 19 g of sugars, 0.75 g of salt, 8.1 g of protein and 1.9 g of fiber. While the fat and saturated‑fat levels are lower than the average sugary snack, the sugar content exceeds the category average and the product contains five food additives (E160, E300, E322, E471, E481) and allergens such as wheat, milk, eggs and traces of soy, which may be drawbacks for health‑conscious consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal357 kcal

Fat13 g

Saturated Fat4.2 g

Carbohydrates51 g

Sugars19 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary snack, this chocolate‑chip milk roll contains less fat (13 g vs 17.26 g) and saturated fat (4.2 g vs 8.76 g), lower salt (0.75 g vs 1.94 g), but higher sugar (19 g vs 16.63 g) per 100 g.

Ingredients

Farine de BLÉ* 42%, pépites de chocolat au LAIT 16,5% (sucre, poudre de LAIT entier, beurre de cacao, pâte de cacao, LACTOSE, émulsifiant : lécithines, arôme naturel de vanille), OEUFS entiers frais 13,1%, sucre, huile de colza, blanc d'OEUFS 2,4%, LEVAIN (eau, farines de BLÉ* 1% et de SEIGLE, levures), poudre de LAIT ÉCRÉMÉ 1,9%, levure, sel, émulsifiants : mono-et diglycérides d'acides gras - stéaroyl-2-lactylate de sodium, arômes naturels (contient d'alcool), GLUTEN DE BLÉ, antioxydant : acide ascorbique, 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.

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