Why is Brioche Chocolat classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is considered ultra‑processed because its formulation includes refined wheat flour, added sugars, fats, and several industrial additives; the label lists E300 (ascorbic acid), E322 and E322i (soy lecithins), E412 (guar gum), and E471 (mono‑ and diglycerides of fatty acids).

How does the sugar content in Brioche Chocolat affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 25 g of sugar per 100 g, the product can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for tight diabetic control, and its 1 g of salt, though moderate, adds to overall sodium intake, which may be a concern for hypertension if consumed frequently.

Is the hazelnut in Brioche Chocolat a concern for people with nut allergies?

Yes; hazelnut is listed as an ingredient and is declared as an allergen, so anyone allergic to tree nuts should avoid this product.

PITCH • 8 x 37,5g

Brioche Chocolat

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Brioche Chocolat is a French chocolate‑filled brioche that falls in the Sugary Snacks and Pastries family. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is placed in NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product with a high sugar content of 25 g per 100 g, moderate fat, and moderate salt. While it provides a notable 5.3 g of dietary fiber and natural flavorings, it also contains multiple additives (E300, E322, E322i, E412, E471) and common allergens such as gluten, eggs, milk, hazelnuts and soy.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal405 kcal

Fat11 g

Saturated Fat3 g

Carbohydrates55 g

Sugars25 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary snack, this chocolate brioche delivers about 25 g of sugar per 100 g, roughly 50 % more than the category’s 16.6 g average, while its 1 g of salt is actually below the typical 1.94 g level.

Ingredients

Farine de blé 29% - Fourrage au chocolat 28% (sirop de glucose, chocolat 5% (sucre, pâte de cacao, poudre de cacao maigre, beurre de cacao, lactose, émulsifiant : lécithines de soja), eau, sucre, amidon de maïs, noisette, lait entier en poudre, arôme naturel de vanille) - Sucre - Levain 9% (farine de blé 5%, eau, sel) - Œufs frais 8% - Huile de colza - Levure - Beurre pâtissier - Fibres de psyllium - Emulsifiant : mono et diglycérides d'acides gras - sel - Gluten de blé - Epaississant : gomme guar - Agent de traitement de la farine : acide ascorbique - Protéines de lait.

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