Why is Toasts briochés classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is considered ultra-processed because the formulation relies on refined wheat flour, glucose-fructose syrup, added palm oil and several industrial ingredients; the label lists two additives: ascorbic acid (E300) used as a flour-treatment agent and lecithins (E322) used as an emulsifier.

How does the sugar and salt content in Toasts briochés affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

Each 100 g serving provides 8.8 g of sugars and 0.71 g of salt, which can cause rapid blood-glucose spikes and increase sodium intake; people managing diabetes or hypertension should limit portion size and consider it an occasional treat rather than a staple.

Is the presence of sesame seeds in Toasts briochés a risk for sesame-allergic consumers?

Sesame seeds are declared as an allergen, so the product is unsafe for anyone with a sesame allergy and the risk of cross-contamination with other allergens such as gluten, milk and egg is also indicated on the label.

Auchan • 0.125 kg

Toasts briochés

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

These toasted brioche slices, sold in 125 g packs by Auchan, are a sweet bakery snack. With 396 kcal, 69 g carbohydrates, 14 g protein and 6.9 g fat per 100 g, they deliver moderate fiber (2.1 g) but also contain 8.8 g sugars, 0.71 g salt and 2.5 g saturated fat, resulting in a Nutri-Score of D. The product is classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and includes two additives (ascorbic acid E300 and lecithins E322) along with the allergens eggs, gluten, milk and sesame seeds.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

moderate

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal392 kcal

Fat6.8 g

Saturated Fat2.5 g

Carbohydrates67 g

Sugars8.8 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet snack, these toasted brioche slices contain less than half the sugar, fat, saturated fat and salt, but more than double the protein and carbohydrate and a slightly higher energy value.

Ingredients

Farine de BLÉ 71%, sirop de glucose-fructose, graisse de palme, gluten de BLÉ, ŒUF, sucre, levure, émulsifiants : lécithines, agent de traitement de la farine: acide ascorbique, sel, poudre à lever : carbonates de potassium. Traces éventuelles d'autres céréales contenant du gluten.

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Epi d'Or

125 g, 13 toasts