Why is the Organic braided brioche classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is rated NOVA‑4 because it is made from refined wheat flour, added sugar, vegetable oil, butter, eggs, leavening salts and a small amount of carob seed flour used as a thickener; although no listed food additives (additives_n = 0) are present, the combination of refined ingredients and multiple processing steps place it in the ultra‑processed category.

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

With 11 g of sugar per 100 g, the brioche can raise blood glucose levels and should be consumed in moderation by people with diabetes, while its 1.1 g of salt per 100 g contributes to daily sodium intake and may increase blood pressure, so it is advisable for those with hypertension to limit portion size.

Is this brioche suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or low‑carb diets?

The brioche is not vegan because it contains eggs, butter and milk proteins, it is not gluten‑free due to wheat flour, and its high carbohydrate content (53 g per 100 g) makes it unsuitable for low‑carb dietary plans.

Pasquier • 450g

Brioche tressée Bio tranchée x 11 tranches

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Pasquier’s organic sliced braided brioche comes in a 450 g pack of 11 slices and is marketed as a sweet breakfast or snack pastry. Nutritionally it provides 352 kcal, 12 g fat (2.8 g saturated), 11 g sugars, 1.1 g salt, 8.2 g protein and 2.1 g fiber per 100 g, earning a Nutri-Score of D and a NOVA-4 (ultra-processed) classification, which reflects its refined flour, added sugars and multiple processed ingredients. The product contains the allergens eggs, gluten and milk, carries EU organic certification, an Eco-Score of A, and is packaged in a single-use plastic bag that is not designed for recycling.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

moderate

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal352 kcal

Fat12 g

Saturated Fat2.8 g

Carbohydrates53 g

Sugars11 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average sweet pastries, this brioche has lower sugar (11 g vs 16.6 g), fat (12 g vs 17.3 g), saturated fat (2.8 g vs 8.8 g) and salt (1.1 g vs 1.9 g) per 100 g, but higher carbohydrates (53 g vs 46.8 g) and protein (8.2 g vs 7.1 g).

Ingredients

Farine de BLE* 52% - OEUFS* - Sucre* - Levain 8% (farine de BLE* 5%, eau, sel), Huile de tournesol*-BEURRE* Rhum* - Levure-Sel-GLUTEN de BLE* - Extrait de carotte et de pomme* - Arôme naturel de fleur d'oranger - Epaississant farine de graines de caroube* - Protéines de LAIT *Ingrédients issus de l'agriculture biologique.

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