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

It is classified as NOVA 4 because it includes refined flours, added sugars, rapeseed oil, emulsifiers and preservatives typical of industrial bread production; the label lists mono‑ and diglycerides of fatty acids (E471), calcium propionate (E282) and ascorbic acid (E300) as the main additives.

How do the sugar and salt levels in this wholemeal sliced bread affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

With 5.6 g of sugars per 100 g, the loaf can raise blood glucose and should be eaten in moderation by diabetics, while its 0.94 g of salt is lower than many breads but still contributes to sodium intake, so hypertensive individuals should consider portion control.

Is Pain de mie complet suitable for strict diets such as vegan, keto, halal or gluten‑free?

The bread is vegan because all ingredients are plant‑derived, but it contains wheat flour and gluten, so it is not gluten‑free; the carbohydrate‑rich profile and moderate fat make it unsuitable for a keto diet, and the product does not carry a halal certification, so those restrictions must be checked.

Rochambeau • 500 g

Pain de mie complet

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

This product is a wholemeal sliced bread made primarily from whole wheat flour, water, rapeseed oil and a small amount of wheat flour, presenting a typical plant‑based bakery item (pnns groups: Cereals and potatoes; Bread). It carries a Nutri‑Score of B and is classified in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 group, containing added sugar, a calcium propionate preservative, mono‑ and diglycerides (E471) and ascorbic acid (E300). Nutritionally it offers 8.5 g protein and 4.5 g fiber per 100 g but also provides 5.6 g sugars, 0.94 g salt and 1.7 g fat, so it is moderate in sugar and salt while delivering a modest amount of fiber and protein; it is not suitable for a gluten‑free diet.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

moderate

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal258 kcal

Fat1.7 g

Saturated Fat0.8 g

Carbohydrates41 g

Sugars5.6 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sliced wholemeal bread, this loaf contains slightly more sugar (5.6 g vs 4.8 g per 100 g) but considerably less fat (1.7 g vs 5.5 g), salt (0.94 g vs 4.0 g), fiber (4.5 g vs 5.4 g) and protein (8.5 g vs 9.9 g).

Ingredients

Farine complète de blé 62,2%, eau, huile de colza, sucre, farine de blé 1,3%, gluten de blé, levure, sel, émulsifiant : mono - et diglycérides d'acides gras, conservateur : propionate de calcium, agent de traitement de la farine : acide ascorbique.

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