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

It is labeled NOVA 4 because it is made from refined wheat flour, added sugars, butter, rum and flavorings such as orange‑blossom water and vanilla infusion, which are typical of industrially formulated baked goods; however the ingredient list shows no listed food additives, so the product contains none.

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

With 11 g of sugar and 1 g of salt per 100 g, the brioche can cause a rapid rise in blood glucose and contribute to sodium intake, so people managing diabetes or high blood pressure should limit consumption and treat it as an occasional indulgence.

Is the egg ingredient in this brioche a concern for individuals with egg allergy?

Yes, the product lists eggs as a primary ingredient and they are highlighted as an allergen; anyone with an egg allergy should avoid the brioche completely.

Brioche fonteneau, Brioches Fonteneau • 400 g

Brioche tressée bio

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Brioche tressée bio is a 400 g organic pure‑butter braided brioche marketed by Brioche Fonteneau and sold in French supermarkets. It belongs to the sugary snacks and pastries family, carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified in NOVA group 4, with moderate fat (12 g), high saturated fat (8.2 g), moderate sugars (11 g) and salt (1 g) per 100 g. While the product is certified organic and contains no additives, it does contain allergens such as eggs, gluten, milk and oat fibre, making it suitable only as an occasional treat for those without those sensitivities.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

moderate

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal349 kcal

Fat12 g

Saturated Fat8.2 g

Carbohydrates49 g

Sugars11 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet pastry, this organic butter brioche contains lower amounts of sugar (11 g vs 16.6 g), fat (12 g vs 17.3 g), saturated fat (8.2 g vs 8.8 g), salt (1 g vs 1.9 g) and calories (349 kcal vs 376 kcal per 100 g).

Ingredients

Farine de _blé_, (_gluten_), _œufs_, sucre roux de canne, _beurre_ 12,6% (_lait_), levain (farine de _blé_ (_gluten_), eau), rhum, fibre d'_avoine_, sel marin non raffiné, levure, eau de fleurs d'oranger, infusion de vanille.

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Brioche tressée Bio tranchée x 11 tranches

Pasquier

450g