Why is 2 Baguettes viennoises 170g classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is NOVA 4 because the formulation includes refined wheat flour, added sugar, butter, oil, eggs and a preservative; the only listed additive ingredients are calcium propionate (E282) used as a preservative and ascorbic acid (E300) used as a flour‑treatment agent.

How does the sugar and salt content in these baguettes affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 7.8 g of sugar and 0.91 g of salt per 100 g, the product provides less sugar and salt than the average sweet snack, yet the amounts are still significant enough that people managing diabetes or high blood pressure should consume it only in moderation and account for it within their daily limits.

Is the egg content in this product a concern for people with egg allergy or for those seeking egg‑free options?

The ingredients list includes whole eggs (about 10.5 % of the product) and egg‑derived gluten, so it must be avoided by anyone allergic to eggs and it is not suitable for egg‑free or vegan diets.

La Boulangère • 170 g

2 Baguettes viennoises 170g

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

The product is a pack of two Vienna-style baguettes, classified as a sweet pastry/snack (PNNS groups: Sugary snacks and Pastries). It carries a Nutri-Score of C and is listed in NOVA group 4, indicating it is an ultra-processed food that contains added sugar, butter, egg and a calcium propionate preservative. Nutritionally it offers moderate fiber and a good amount of protein, but its sugar, salt and saturated-fat levels are moderate while its overall energy is lower than many comparable sweet snacks.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

moderate

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal327 kcal

Fat9.1 g

Saturated Fat1.3 g

Carbohydrates50 g

Sugars7.8 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet snack, this viennoiserie contains about half the sugar, less than half the fat and salt, lower calories, but slightly more carbohydrates and protein, and notably higher fiber.

Ingredients

Farine de BLÉ* 63% , ŒUFS entiers*/** 10,5 %, huile de colza, sucre, eau, levure, GLUTEN DE BLÉ, BEURRE, sel, conservateur : propionate de calcium, protéines de LAIT, levure désactivée, agent de traitement de la farine : acide ascorbique. *Ingrédients issus du commerce équitable français. **Œufs de poules élevées en plein air.

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