Why is Maxi tranches nature classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is deemed ultra‑processed because it relies on refined wheat flour, added sugar, rapeseed oil, a natural flavouring that contains alcohol, salt, leavening agents and other processed components; although the label states “no additives”, the presence of the flavouring and the extensive processing steps contribute to its NOVA 4 rating.

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

The 5.7 g of sugars per 100 g can raise blood glucose quickly, so diabetics need to count it toward their carbohydrate allowance, while the 1.2 g of salt, though lower than many breads, still adds to daily sodium intake and should be monitored by those with hypertension.

Based on the ingredients, is Maxi tranches nature suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free diets?

The loaf contains no animal‑derived ingredients, making it vegan‑friendly, but it is not gluten‑free because it includes wheat flour and added wheat gluten; its high carbohydrate level (≈51 g per 100 g) renders it unsuitable for a keto diet, and the natural flavouring lists alcohol, which may be a concern for strict halal observance.

CARREFOUR CLASSIC', Carrefour • 825 g

Maxi tranches nature

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Maxi tranches nature are sliced white bread loaves made primarily from wheat flour, water and a small amount of sugar and rapeseed oil, placing them in the Cereals and potatoes → Bread family. The product carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified in NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature due to refined flour, added sugars, oil and a natural flavouring that contains alcohol. At 100 g it provides 280 kcal, 3.5 g fat (low), 0.6 g saturated fat, 5.7 g sugars (moderate‑high) and 1.2 g salt (moderate), offering some protein (8.4 g) and fiber (2.4 g) but also a relatively high sugar level and the presence of gluten.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

moderate

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal280 kcal

Fat3.5 g

Saturated Fat0.6 g

Carbohydrates51 g

Sugars5.7 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sliced‑bread category, this loaf contains more sugar (5.7 g vs 4.79 g per 100 g) while its fat (3.5 g) and salt (1.2 g) are well below the typical 5.5 g fat and 3.9 g salt values.

Ingredients

Farine de _blé_ 67%, eau, sucre, huile de colza, arôme naturel (contient alcool), sel, levure, farine de fève, gluten de _blé_, jus d'acérola en poudre, levure désactivée. Peut contenir des traces de lait, d'œufs et de graines de sésame.

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Carrefour Classic, Carrefour

550 g