Why is Baguette aux céréales classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is labelled NOVA 4 because the formulation includes refined cereal flours, added emulsifiers, antioxidants and stabilisers that are not used in traditional home‑baked bread; the listed additives are mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (E471), ascorbic acid (E300) and guar gum (E412).

How does the sugar and salt content in this baguette affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With only 1.1 g of sugars per 100 g, the loaf adds very little carbohydrate spike, making it relatively safe for blood‑glucose control, but the 1.5 g of salt per 100 g contributes about 25% of the recommended daily limit and can raise blood pressure, so people with hypertension should limit portion size.

Is the sesame seed in this product a concern for people with sesame allergy?

Yes, the baguette contains 0.9 g of sesame seeds per 100 g, and sesame is a recognized allergen that can trigger severe reactions; anyone with a known sesame allergy should avoid this product.

Carrefour • 250 g

Baguette aux céréales

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Baguette aux céréales is a plant-based French multigrain baguette made from a blend of wheat, rye, buckwheat, oat and barley flours and enriched with millet, sunflower, flax, sesame, poppy and other seeds. It carries a Nutri-Score of C, is classified as NOVA 4, is listed under the PNNS groups 'Cereals and potatoes' and 'Bread', and per 100 g provides about 1.1 g of sugars, 1.5 g of salt, 0.35 g of saturated fat, 7.3 g of protein and 5 g of fiber, resulting in moderate fat and lower energy than typical French baguettes. The high fiber and seed mix add nutritional value, but the presence of gluten, sesame seeds and additives such as mono- and diglycerides (E471), ascorbic acid (E300) and guar gum (E412) indicate an ultra-processed product that may not suit those with specific allergies or a preference for minimally processed bread.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy929 kJ

Saturated Fat0.3 g

Sugars1.1 g

Fiber5.1 g

Proteins7.3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average French baguette, this multigrain loaf contains about one quarter the sugar (1.1 g vs 4.8 g), less than half the salt (1.5 g vs 4 g), roughly one quarter the saturated fat (0.35 g vs 1.4 g) and around 220 kcal of energy per 100 g versus roughly 350 kcal, while its protein (7.3 g) and fiber (5 g) are slightly below the typical averages of 9.9 g and 5.4 g respectively.

Ingredients

Farines de céréales 58% (blé, seigle, sarrasin, avoine, orge), eau, graines de millet 1.8%, graines de tournesol 1.8%, levure, gluten de blé, sel de mer (contient des minéraux marins: potassium, magnésium, calcium), graines de lin brun 1.2%, graines de sésame 0.9%, semoule de blé dur, farine de chicorée, levain de blé, farine d'orge maltée, émulsifiant: mono - et diglycérides d'acides gras, graines de pavot 0.1%, farine de blé malté, antioxydant: acide ascorbique, gomme de Guar.

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