Why is this gluten‑free multigrain bread classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which additives does it contain?

The bread is made from refined flours, starches, binders and food‑grade additives typical of industrial formulas; its label lists E150a (caramel colour), E415 (xanthan gum), E422 (glycerol) and E464 (hydroxypropyl‑methylcellulose), which place it in the NOVA‑4 ultra‑processed category.

How does the sugar and salt content of this bread affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 4.3 g of sugar and 0.95 g of salt per 100 g, the product contains less of both nutrients than the average bread, so it poses a modest risk for blood‑glucose spikes and blood‑pressure elevation, but portions should still be counted within the total daily limits for diabetics and those managing hypertension.

Is this product suitable for strict diets such as vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free?

The bread is certified gluten‑free and fits vegetarian diets, but the inclusion of powdered egg white makes it unsuitable for vegans and may not meet halal requirements unless the egg source is certified; its relatively high carbohydrate and moderate fat levels also mean it is not compatible with a ketogenic diet.

Wiso • 350g

Pain aux céréales sans gluten

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

This gluten‑free multigrain bread belongs to the cereals and potatoes food group, specifically classified as bread. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is placed in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category, offering high dietary fibre (7.1 g) and low sugar (4.3 g) and salt (0.95 g) per 100 g, while containing moderate fat (11 g) and modest protein (6.5 g). The formulation includes egg white powder and several additives (E150a, E415, E422, E464), so it is not vegan and may concern consumers sensitive to these ingredients.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal286 kcal

Fat11 g

Saturated Fat1.3 g

Carbohydrates37 g

Sugars4.3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for similar breads, this product provides less sugar (4.3 g vs 4.79 g) and far less salt (0.95 g vs 3.95 g), but its fat content is higher (11 g vs 5.52 g), protein lower (6.5 g vs 9.9 g), fibre higher (7.1 g vs 5.38 g), and overall energy lower (286 kcal vs 348.6 kcal).

Ingredients

Eau, farine de riz, graines 10% (tournesol, lin brun, lin doré, pavot), fécule de tapioca, fécule de pomme de terre, huiles végétales (tournesol, coco), amidom de riz, farine de maïs, enveloppes de psyllium, levure, graines de millet 1,8%, poudre de blanc d'oeuf, humectant (glycérol), sucre brun, épaississants (hydroxypropylméthylcellulose, gomme xanthane), sel, fibres végétales (pomme de terre, psyllium), amidon de maïs, farine de riz fermenté (riz brun fermenté, farine de riz brun), colorant (caramel ordinaire).

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