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

The product is made from refined wheat flour, added sugars, butterfat, and several industrial ingredients such as mono‑ and diglycerides of fatty acids (E471) and carotenoid colour (E160). These additives, together with the use of refined oil, emulsifiers and flavourings, place it in the NOVA 4 category for ultra‑processed foods.

How does the sugar and salt content in Brioche Tranchée affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 10 g of sugar and 0.94 g of salt per 100 g, the product delivers moderate carbohydrate and sodium levels that are lower than many sweet snacks, but the sugar still contributes to blood‑glucose spikes and the salt adds to daily sodium intake, so it should be consumed in limited amounts by people managing diabetes or high blood pressure.

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

Yes, the formulation includes 6 % fresh eggs, which are highlighted as a major allergen on the label; anyone with an egg allergy should avoid this brioche.

Carrefour • 700 g

Brioche Tranchée

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Brioche Tranchée is a sliced pure‑butter brioche sold in a 700 g plastic pack and produced in France, containing wheat flour, sugar, fresh eggs, butter, and a few additives. It belongs to the "Sugary snacks" PNNS group, carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified as NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature with added sugars, salt (0.94 g per 100 g) and modest fiber (2.1 g per 100 g). Although its fat, saturated fat and sugar levels are lower than typical snack averages, the presence of additives (E160, E471) and allergens (eggs, gluten, milk) together with plastic packaging limit its health and environmental profile, despite an Eco‑Score of B suggesting a relatively favorable overall impact.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

moderate

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal344 kcal

Fat9.8 g

Saturated Fat2.6 g

Carbohydrates55 g

Sugars10 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet‑snack, Brioche Tranchée provides considerably less sugar (10 g vs 16.6 g), fat (9.8 g vs 17.3 g) and salt (0.94 g vs 1.94 g per 100 g).

Ingredients

Farine de _blé_ 54%, sucre, eau, _œufs_ frais 6%, huile de colza, _beurre_ concentré, levure, _gluten de blé_, arômes naturels (contient _blé_ et alcool), sel, émulsifiant : mono - et diglycérides d'acides gras, fibre de pomme de terre, rhum, colorant : caroténoïdes, poudre d'acérola.

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Carrefour

500 g