Why is Spécial mie céréales classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which additives does it contain?

It is labeled NOVA 4 because it combines refined flours, added sugars, vegetable oil, a seed blend, and several industrial ingredients such as the preservative sorbic acid (E200), calcium propionate (E282), the stabiliser guar gum (E412) and the emulsifier sodium stearoyl‑2‑lactylate (E481), which are typical of ultra‑processed foods.

How do the sugar and salt levels in this sliced bread affect people with diabetes or high blood pressure?

At 7.1 g of sugar per 100 g, the bread contains more sugar than the average sliced loaf, which can cause a rapid rise in blood glucose for diabetics; the 1 g of salt is lower than typical breads but still contributes to daily sodium intake, so hypertensive individuals should consume it in moderation.

Is this bread suitable for a vegan, gluten‑free, or low‑carb diet?

The formulation is plant‑based, but the emulsifier and flavouring have uncertain vegan status, and the loaf contains wheat, barley, rye, spelt and other gluten‑containing grains, so it is not gluten‑free; with 45 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, it is also unsuitable for low‑carb diets.

Carrefour • 500 g

Spécial mie céréales

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

The product is a sliced, crust‑less bread loaf enriched with cereal flakes and a mix of seeds, belonging to the bread category of plant‑based foods. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C, falls into NOVA group 4, and provides 264 kcal, 8.4 g protein, 3.9 g fiber per 100 g, but also contains 7.1 g of sugars and 1 g of salt. While the seed blend adds some healthy fats and fiber, the presence of added sugars, several food additives (E200, E282, E412, E481) and multiple gluten‑containing grains make it a moderately processed choice rather than a clean‑label option.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

moderate

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal264 kcal

Fat4.6 g

Saturated Fat0.6 g

Carbohydrates45 g

Sugars7.1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sliced‑bread profile, this loaf has higher sugar (7.1 g vs 4.8 g) and lower salt (1 g vs 3.9 g), with slightly less fat, saturated fat and fiber, and modestly lower protein and carbohydrate levels.

Ingredients

Farine de _blé_ (52%), eau, sucre, levure, flocons d'_avoine_ (2,8%), farine complète de _triticale_ (2,7%), huile de colza, mélange de graines (2%) (lin, tournesol, _sésame_), farine complète de _seigle_ (1,3%), farine complète d'_avoine_ (1,3%), farine d'_orge_ maltée (1,2%), semoule de maïs (1,2%), farine de maïs (0,9%), farine de sarrasin (0,4%), farine de riz prégélatinisée (0,4%), _blé d'épeautre_ (0,4%), millet (0,3%), levain de _blé_ déshydraté (0,3%), farine de _blé_ Khorasan (0,3%), farine de fève (1,1%), sel, émulsifiant : stéaroyl-2-lactylate de sodium, conservateurs : acide sorbique et propionate de calcium, stabilisant : gomme guar, arôme (contient alcool). Peut contenir des traces d'œufs, soja, lait, fruits à coque, et moutarde.

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