Why is Demi-baguette aux céréales et graines classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is labeled NOVA 4 because it undergoes multiple industrial steps such as refined flour milling, addition of a pre-made sourdough starter, and the inclusion of functional additives; the ingredient list shows the only listed additives are ethyl alcohol (E1510), used as a processing aid, and ascorbic acid (E300), an antioxidant.

How does the sugar and salt content of this half-baguette affect people managing diabetes or hypertension?

With 2.5 g of sugars per 100 g, the bread contributes a modest amount of glucose and is generally acceptable for a controlled-carbohydrate diet, but the 0.9 g of salt per 100 g adds about 360 mg of sodium, which can be significant for those on a low-sodium regimen and should be accounted for in the total daily intake.

Is the presence of gluten and the trace levels of sesame and milk a concern for consumers with allergies or celiac disease?

The product contains wheat flour and added wheat gluten, making it unsuitable for anyone with celiac disease or gluten intolerance, and the label indicates possible traces of sesame and milk, so it should be avoided by individuals allergic to those allergens.

U • 250 g

Demi-baguette aux céréales et graines précuite sur four à pierre 2x125g

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

The Demi-baguette aux céréales et graines is a pre-baked half-baguette made in France from wheat flour, water, a wheat sourdough starter and a blend of brown flax, golden flax, millet and sunflower seeds. It falls into the “Cereals and potatoes” / “Bread” PNNS groups, carries a Nutri-Score of C and is classified as NOVA 4, indicating it is an ultra-processed product. Nutritionally it offers low fat (1.7 g), low saturated fat (0.2 g), low sugars (2.5 g) and modest salt (0.9 g) per 100 g, but provides relatively high carbohydrates (50 g), modest protein (7.8 g) and below‑average fiber (3.7 g), and it contains the additives ethyl alcohol (E1510) and ascorbic acid (E300).

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal254 kcal

Fat1.7 g

Saturated Fat0.2 g

Carbohydrates50 g

Sugars2.5 g

Comparative Analysis

The half-baguette contains less sugar, fat, saturated fat, salt and calories than the average French bread (2.5 g vs 4.79 g sugar, 1.7 g vs 5.52 g fat, 0.2 g vs 1.4 g saturated fat, 0.9 g vs 3.95 g salt, 254 kcal vs 349 kcal), but it is slightly higher in carbohydrates (50 g vs 47.3 g) and lower in fiber (3.7 g vs 5.4 g) and protein (7.8 g vs 9.9 g).

Ingredients

Farine de blé 57%, eau, levain de blé (farine de blé 3,7%, eau, gluten de blé, farine de blé malté 0,7%), graines de lin brun 1,7%, sel, levure, graines de lin jaune 1,2%, graines de millet 1,2%, graines de tournesol 0,9%, gluten de blé, alcool éthylique, farine de seigle 0,3%, farine de blé malté 0,6%, farine d'orge maltée torréfiée, farine de blé malté torréfié 0,1%, farine d'avoine 0,1%, farine d'orge maltée, extrait de malt d'orge, antioxydant : acide ascorbique, levure désactivée. Traces éventuelles de graines de sésame et de lait.

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