Why is Pain mie à la farine complète classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and does it contain any additives?

The bread is rated NOVA 4 because it is made with refined wheat flours, added refined sugars, vegetable oil, yeast and a vanilla flavouring that includes alcohol, all of which are typical of industrially produced baked goods; the product lists no specific food‑additive codes, so no separate additives are declared.

How does the sugar and salt content of this whole‑grain sliced bread affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

At 5.2 g of sugar per 100 g, the bread contains slightly more sugar than the category average, which can raise blood‑glucose levels for diabetics if consumed in large portions, while its 1.1 g of salt per 100 g is well below the average bread salt content and therefore poses a lower risk for hypertensive individuals.

Is this whole‑grain sliced bread suitable for vegan or gluten‑free diets?

The bread is not gluten‑free because it is made from wheat flour and wheat gluten, and its vegan status is uncertain; the vanilla flavouring contains alcohol and the label notes possible traces of milk and eggs, so it cannot be confidently claimed as vegan.

U, U Bio • 500 g

Pain mie à la farine complète grande tranches 500g

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Product Insights

This product is an organic wholemeal sliced bread sold in 500 g bags, classified under the cereals and bread food group. It delivers 273 kcal per 100 g, 8.4 g protein, 4.6 g fiber, 46 g carbohydrates, 5.2 g sugars and 1.1 g salt, earning a Nutri‑Score of C and a NOVA 4 rating that marks it as ultra‑processed, with moderate sugar and salt levels for its category. The bread benefits from whole‑grain ingredients and a decent protein‑fiber profile, but it contains gluten, added sugar, and a vanilla flavouring that includes alcohol, and its processing level reduces its overall health rating.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

moderate

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal273 kcal

Fat5.1 g

Saturated Fat0.4 g

Carbohydrates46 g

Sugars5.2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sliced whole‑grain bread, this loaf has slightly less fat, markedly lower salt, but a bit more sugar.

Ingredients

Farine de BLE* 44%, eau, farine complète de BLE* 18%, huile de colza*, sucre de canne*, levure, son de BLE*, arôme naturel de vanille* (contient alcool*), sel, GLUTEN DE BLE*. * ingrédient issu de l agriculture biologique Traces éventuelles de graines de sésame, lait, et oeufs.

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Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

moderate

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal273 kcal

Fat5.1 g

Saturated Fat0.4 g

Carbohydrates46 g

Sugars5.2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sliced whole‑grain bread, this loaf has slightly less fat, markedly lower salt, but a bit more sugar.

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