Why is Pains au lait pur beurre Bio classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which additives does it contain?

The product undergoes multiple processing steps such as refined wheat flour, added refined cane sugar, added butter, leavening and flavoring, and it lists two additives: E1510 (a sodium phosphates used as a stabiliser) and E300 (ascorbic acid, an antioxidant), which together place it in the NOVA 4 category.

How does the sugar and salt content of this milk roll affect diabetic or hypertensive diets?

With 12 g of sugars and 1.14 g of salt per 100 g, the roll contributes a noticeable amount of simple carbohydrates and sodium, which can raise blood glucose levels and blood pressure; people managing diabetes or hypertension should limit consumption and consider it an occasional treat.

Is the wheat flour in this product a concern for individuals with gluten intolerance?

Yes, the ingredient list includes wheat flour (gluten) and the allergen label explicitly flags gluten, making the product unsuitable for anyone with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.

Fonteneau • 280 g

Pains au lait pur beurre Bio

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Pains au lait pur beurre Bio is an organic milk roll made with pure butter, belonging to the sugary snacks and pastries family. It delivers 372 kcal per 100 g, with 14 g fat (8.8 g saturated), 12 g sugars, 9 g protein and 1.14 g salt, resulting in a Nutri‑Score of E and a NOVA classification of 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product with moderate levels of fat, sugar and salt but high saturated fat. The roll contains the allergens gluten, milk and eggs and includes the additives E1510 and E300, despite its organic label.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

moderate

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal372 kcal

Fat14 g

Saturated Fat8.8 g

Carbohydrates53 g

Sugars12 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average sweet pastries, this milk roll is slightly lower in calories, total fat, sugars and salt while its saturated fat matches the typical level.

Ingredients

Farine de blé (gluten)*, sucre de canne roux*, beurre* 11% (lait), œufs*, levain (farine de blé (gluten)*, eau), eau, levure, poudre de lait entier* 1,4%, sel marin non raffiné, rhum*, arôme*, infusion de vanille*, antioxydant : acide ascorbique, alcool éthylique de blé*. *ingrédients issus de l'agriculture biologique.

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