Why is Pains au lait x 20 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 emulsifiers (E471), mono‑ and diglycerides of fatty acids, calcium propionate (E282) as a preservative and ascorbic acid (E300) as an antioxidant, all of which place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

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

With 12 g of sugars and 0.9 g of salt per 100 g, the milk rolls provide a moderate amount of sugar and salt; consuming them can raise blood glucose levels in diabetics and contribute to higher blood pressure in hypertensive individuals, so they should be eaten in limited portions.

Based on the ingredients, is this product suitable for vegan, keto, or gluten‑free diets?

No, the product contains eggs, butterfat, milk powder and wheat flour, making it unsuitable for vegan, keto (high carbohydrate) and gluten‑free diets.

Auchan • 0.7 kg

Pains au lait x 20 700 g

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Pains au lait x 20 700 g are pre‑packaged sweet milk rolls sold by Auchan, belonging to the sugary‑snacks and pastries families. They carry a Nutri‑Score of D and are classified in NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product with added sugars, butterfat, emulsifiers (E471), calcium propionate (E282) and other additives. Nutritionally they provide 358 kcal per 100 g, with 11 g fat, 2.9 g saturated fat, 12 g sugars, 0.9 g salt and 8.4 g protein, but also contain allergens such as eggs, gluten and milk.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

moderate

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal358 kcal

Fat11 g

Saturated Fat2.9 g

Carbohydrates55 g

Sugars12 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average sweet‑snack values, this milk roll is lower in fat (11 g vs 17.3 g), sugar (12 g vs 16.6 g), saturated fat (2.9 g vs 8.8 g) and salt (0.9 g vs 1.9 g), while delivering more protein (8.4 g vs 7.1 g) and carbohydrates (55 g vs 46.8 g).

Ingredients

Farine de blé (blé origine France) 55%, œufs* frais10,8%, sucre, huile végétale de colza, eau, beurre concentré (lait) émulsifiants : mono - et diglycérides d'acides gras, esters monoacétyltartrique et diacétyltartrique des mono - et diglycérides d'acides gras arômes (contient blé et alcool), fibres de blé, levure, sel, lait écrémé en poudre 0,8%, gluten de blé, conservateur : propionate de calcium, antioxydant : acide ascorbique.*Issus de poules élevées au sol.

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