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

The product is considered ultra‑processed because it combines refined organic wheat flour, added sugar, sunflower oil, a vanilla flavouring that contains alcohol, rum extract and other processing aids such as leavening agents, which are typical of NOVA 4 foods.

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

With roughly 11 g of sugars and 0.9 g of salt per 100 g, the brioche can raise blood‑glucose levels and contribute to daily sodium intake, so people with diabetes or high blood pressure should consume it only sparingly and account for it within their overall carbohydrate and sodium limits.

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

Yes, the product contains whole eggs, making it unsuitable for anyone with an egg allergy, and it should be avoided by those sensitive to egg proteins.

La Boulangère • 400 g

Brioche tressée tranchée Bio 400g

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Brioche tressée tranchée Bio is a 400 g sliced braided brioche marketed as a sugary snack and pastry, falling within the PNNS groups "Sugary snacks" and "Pastries", produced in Vendée, France, and packaged in a recyclable plastic bag with a metal clasp. It is made with organic wheat flour, eggs, sunflower oil, cane sugar, sourdough, natural vanilla and carries Fair‑trade, EU‑organic and 1 % for the Planet certifications, earning an Eco‑score of A. However, it is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and bears a Nutri‑Score of D due to moderate levels of sugars (≈11 g/100 g), salt (0.9 g/100 g) and saturated fat, and it contains egg and gluten allergens with possible traces of milk, mustard and soy.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

moderate

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal371 kcal

Fat14 g

Saturated Fat1.4 g

Carbohydrates51 g

Sugars11 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary snack, this brioche contains about 11 g of sugars and 0.9 g of salt per 100 g, both well below the category averages of 16.6 g sugars and 1.9 g salt, while its saturated fat (1.4 g) and energy (≈373 kcal) are also considerably lower than typical values.

Ingredients

Farine de BLÉ*/** 49%, ŒUFS entiers */** 16.5%, huile de tournesol*, sucre de canne roux*, levain* (eau, farine de BLÉ*/** 2.9%, farine de SEIGLE*, levures), GLUTEN DE BLÉ*, levure, arôme naturel de vanille* (contient alcool*), sel, extrait de rhum. Traces éventuelles de lait, moutarde et soja. *Ingrédients issus de l'Agriculture Biologique. **Ingrédients issus du commerce équitable français.

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