Why is Gâche tranchée pur beurre classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product combines refined wheat flour, concentrated butter, and several industrial ingredients such as emulsifiers (E471, E472e) and colorants (beta‑carotene, coded as E160a and E160ai), which are typical of ultra‑processed foods, thus earning a NOVA 4 classification.

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

With 11.5 g of sugar per 100 g, the brioche can raise blood glucose levels and should be limited in diabetic diets, while its 1.1 g of salt contributes to sodium intake but is lower than many snack products; nevertheless, it may still be too high for strict hypertension management.

Is the presence of eggs, gluten, and milk in this product a concern for people with common food allergies?

Yes, the ingredient list includes eggs, wheat gluten, and milk proteins, making the product unsuitable for individuals allergic to any of these foods and requiring clear labeling for allergic consumers.

La fournée dorée • 500 g

Gâche tranchée pur beurre

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Gâche tranchée pur beurre is a sliced butter brioche sold in French supermarkets and classified as a sugary snack/pastry. It carries an E Nutri-Score and a NOVA 4 rating, reflecting its high saturated fat (9.1 g), moderate total fat (14.7 g), 11.5 g of sugars and 1.1 g of salt per 100 g, as well as the presence of additives such as beta‑carotene (E160a/E160ai) and emulsifiers (E471, E472e). The product provides 8 g of protein per 100 g, benefits from a French origin and an Eco‑Score of A, but contains common allergens (gluten, milk, eggs) and is unsuitable for vegan diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

moderate

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal362 kcal

Fat14.7 g

Saturated Fat9.1 g

Carbohydrates48 g

Sugars11.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet snack, this brioche contains less sugar (11.5 g vs 16.6 g) and salt (1.1 g vs 1.94 g), but slightly more saturated fat (9.1 g vs 8.8 g) while its total fat (14.7 g) is a bit lower than the average 17.3 g.

Ingredients

Farine de blé, sucre, Beurre concentré (équivalent beurre concentré reconstitué 11,5%), oeufs entiers frais, crème fraîche, sel, gluten de blé, arômes naturels, levure, émulsifiants (E471, E472e), protéines de lait, arôme, levure désactivée, colorant (béta carotène). Les informations en italique sont destinées aux personnes allergiques ou intolérantes,

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