Why is Pitch Brioche apple‑pear classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which additives does it contain?

The product combines refined wheat flour, added sugars, a fruit filling, emulsifiers and other industrial ingredients, which places it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category. The label lists two additives: E300 (ascorbic acid) and E471 (mono‑ and diglycerides of fatty acids).

How does the high sugar and moderate salt content of this brioche affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

With 22 g of sugar per 100 g, the brioche can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control. The 0.97 g of salt per 100 g contributes to sodium intake, which may exacerbate hypertension if consumed frequently.

Is Pitch Brioche apple‑pear suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or dairy‑free diets?

No. The recipe contains eggs, butter, milk proteins and wheat gluten, so it does not meet vegan, gluten‑free or dairy‑free requirements.

Pasquier • 300 g

Pitch Brioche goût pomme poire

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Pitch Brioche apple pear is a frozen French sweet pastry classified as a sugary snack. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is rated NOVA 4, containing 22 g of sugars per 100 g – well above the category average of 16.6 g – while its fat (10 g), saturated fat (2.4 g) and salt (0.97 g) are roughly half the typical levels for sugary snacks. The product lists eggs, wheat/gluten, milk and possible soy and nut cross‑contact as allergens, contains no preservatives, and provides 332 kcal with 6.5 g of fiber per 100 g.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal332 kcal

Fat10 g

Saturated Fat2.4 g

Carbohydrates51 g

Sugars22 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the typical sugary snack, this brioche delivers about 33 % more sugar but roughly half the fat, saturated fat and salt.

Ingredients

Farine de BLE 34% - Fourrage goût pomme poire 28% [sirop de glucose, sucre, purée de pommes 7%, purée de poires 2.8%, fibres solubles de maïs, jus concentré de citron*, fibres de citron*, arômes naturels] - Sucre - Levain 9% (farine de BLE 5%, eau, sel) - Huile de colza - OEUFS frais - Levure - BEURRE pâtissier - Emulsifiants : mono et diglycérides d'acides gras - Sel - Fibres de BLÉ - GLUTEN de BLÉ - Agent de traitement de la farine: acide ascorbique - Protéines de LAIT. *jus concentré et fibres de citron d'origine non française. Ce produit contient des ŒUFS, du BLE, du LAIT, du GLUTEN, du BEURRE et a pu être en contact avec du soja et des fruits à coque.

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