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

It is labeled NOVA 4 because the dough is made from multiple refined flours, a pre‑fermented sour‑dough starter and added seeds, all of which involve industrial processing steps; however the ingredient list shows no added preservatives, colourings or flavourings, so the product contains no declared additives.

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

With only 1.5 g of sugar and 1.1 g of salt per 100 g, the bread provides a low‑sugar, low‑salt option that can fit into diabetic and blood‑pressure‑controlled meal plans when consumed in appropriate portions.

Is Pain aux céréales suitable for vegan, gluten‑free or allergen‑restricted diets?

The loaf is vegan‑friendly but it contains wheat flour, rye flour, barley and other gluten‑rich grains, so it is not suitable for gluten‑free diets, and it also includes sesame seeds, making it unsuitable for those with sesame allergies.

Biofournil, L'Angelus • 400 g

Pain aux céréales

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

This product is an organic multi‑cereal bread made with stone‑ground flours, a traditional sourdough starter, water and a blend of seeds, and carries Fair‑trade and EU organic certifications. It falls in the “Cereals and potatoes” and “Bread” groups, receives a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified in NOVA group 4, indicating it is an ultra‑processed product. Nutritionally it offers modest protein (8.2 g) and fiber (4.9 g) per 100 g, while keeping sugars (1.5 g), fat (2.5 g) and salt (1.1 g) well below average levels, though it contains gluten and sesame allergens.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal253 kcal

Fat2.5 g

Saturated Fat0.4 g

Carbohydrates47 g

Sugars1.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical breads, this loaf contains significantly less sugar, fat, saturated fat and salt than the category averages, while its energy, carbohydrate and protein levels are slightly lower.

Ingredients

PAIN SPECIAL - Farine céréales* moulues à la meule de pierre¹ (39%) (farine de blé*/**, farine de maïs*, farine d'orge*, farine de blé d'épeautre bise*/**, farine de seigle*/**, farine de sarrasin*, gluten de blé*), eau, levain* à l'ancienne (18%) (farine de blé*/**, eau), graines* (lin brun*, sésame* décortiqué, millet* décortiqué, tournesol* décortiqué), sel marin non traité, flocons d'avoine*. *100% des ingrédients d'origine agricole sont issus de l'agriculture biologique.

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