Why is Pain au seigle Imperial classified as ultra processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The loaf is made from refined wheat and rye flours, added leavening, a palm oil based emulsifier and an acidifier, which place it in the ultra processed NOVA 4 category. Its only listed additives are lactic acid (E270) and mono‑ and diglycerides of palm oil (E471).

How does the sugar and salt content of this bread affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 3.8 g of sugars per 100 g, the bread is lower in sugar than the average rye bread, so it has a limited impact on blood glucose when eaten in moderation. However, it contains 1.2 g of salt per 100 g, which is moderate and may contribute to sodium intake, so individuals with hypertension should limit portions.

Is Pain au seigle Imperial suitable for vegan, gluten free or other strict diets?

The product contains wheat and rye flour as well as gluten, so it is not suitable for gluten free diets. While it does not contain animal ingredients, the emulsifier is derived from palm oil and its vegan status is uncertain, making it less reliable for strict vegan diets, but it is acceptable for vegetarians.

Carrefour • 400 g

Pain au seigle Impérial

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Pain au seigle Imperial is a 400 g rye bread sold by Carrefour and classified in the bread family. It carries a Nutri Score of B, belongs to the ultra processed NOVA 4 group, and provides 218 kcal, 1.4 g fat, 0.2 g saturated fat, 1.2 g salt, 3.8 g sugars, 5.9 g fiber and 7.3 g protein per 100 g, which is lower in calories, fat and salt than typical rye breads but also lower in protein. The formulation includes additives such as lactic acid (E270) and palm oil mono and diglycerides (E471) and contains gluten from wheat and rye, making it unsuitable for gluten free diets while its modest salt and sugar levels are a nutritional plus for most consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal218 kcal

Fat1.4 g

Saturated Fat0.2 g

Carbohydrates41 g

Sugars3.8 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average rye bread, this Imperial rye loaf contains about 20 percent fewer calories, about 70 percent less fat and about 70 percent less salt, while offering slightly more fiber but less protein.

Ingredients

Farines (BLÉ, SEIGLE 19% eau, levain de SEIGLE et de BLÉ déshydraté dévitalisé, GLUTEN DE BLÉ, levure sel, farine de malt d'ORGE torréfié, acidifiant acide lactique, émulsifiant: mono et diglyceride d'acide gras d'huile de palme totalement hydrogéné, amidon de pomme de terre farine de BLÉ malté agent de traitement de la farine acide ascorbique

84%

35%

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