Why is Brioche tranchée aux pépites de chocolat classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The brioche is made from refined wheat flour, chocolate chips, vegetable oil and several industrial ingredients such as emulsifiers (E322 and E471), a colorant (E160) and flavorings, which place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

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

With 13 g of sugars and about 12 g of added sugars per 100 g, the product can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable as a regular choice for diabetics; the 1.1 g of salt per 100 g is moderate but may contribute to increased blood pressure if consumed frequently by hypertensive individuals.

Is the soy lecithin used as an emulsifier in this product a concern for people with soy allergies?

Yes, soy lecithin is derived from soybeans and is listed as an allergen; individuals with soy allergies should avoid this brioche even though the ingredient is present in a processed form.

Auchan • 0.5 kg

Brioche tranchée aux pépites de chocolat 500g

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

The product is a 500 g pack of sliced chocolate‑chip brioche, classified in the sugary‑snacks and pastries family. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is placed in NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed formulation with added emulsifiers, colorants and refined ingredients. While it provides 3.6 g of fiber and 7.9 g of protein per 100 g, it also contains 13 g of sugars (including about 12 g added sugars) and 1.1 g of salt, which are relatively high for a snack.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal369 kcal

Fat14 g

Saturated Fat2.9 g

Carbohydrates50 g

Sugars13 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet‑pastry snack (16.6 g sugars, 17.3 g fat, 8.8 g saturated fat, 1.9 g salt per 100 g), this brioche has lower sugars (13 g), fat (14 g), saturated fat (2.9 g) and salt (1.1 g), but its added‑sugar level remains high and it earns a low Nutri‑Score D.

Ingredients

Farine de BLÉ 47%, pépites de chocolat 11% (sucre, pâte de cacao, beurre de cacao, émulsifiant : lécithines de SOJA, arôme naturel de vanille), huile de colza, ŒUFS* frais 9.4%, sucre, eau, levure, fibres de BLÉ, sel, arômes naturels (BLÉ et alcool), émulsifiant : mono-et diglycérides d'acides gras, gluten de BLÉ, colorant : caroténoïdes, poudre d'acérola. La farine de blé provient de France. Le chocolat ne provient pas de France. Traces éventuelles de lait. *Issus de poules élevées au sol. ça change et on adore !

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