Why is this product classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It falls into NOVA 4 because its formulation goes beyond basic flour‑water‑yeast bread by adding refined wheat flour, whole‑wheat flour, sunflower oil, cider vinegar, wheat bran, yeast, deactivated yeast, wheat gluten, a natural oat flavor that includes alcohol, salt and a flour‑treatment agent (ascorbic acid, listed as E300), all of which are typical industrial processing ingredients.

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

The loaf contains only 2.3 g of sugar per 100 g, which is well below the average and therefore has a minimal impact on blood‑glucose levels, making it a relatively safe choice for diabetics; however, it provides 1.15 g of salt per 100 g, which is lower than many breads but still contributes to daily sodium intake and should be considered by people managing high blood pressure.

Is the wheat gluten in this product a concern for gluten‑intolerant consumers, and are there any other allergens to watch?

Yes, wheat gluten is a primary ingredient and is clearly declared, so the bread is not suitable for anyone with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity, and the label also notes possible trace amounts of egg, soy and milk, which may trigger reactions in individuals allergic to those foods.

La Boulangère • 330 g

Pain de mie Bio sans croûte à la farine complète sans sucres ajoutés 330g

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Organic whole‑wheat crust‑less sliced bread from La Boulangère belongs to the cereal‑based bread family (pnns_groups: Cereals and potatoes – Bread) and is presented as a 330 g loaf with no added sugar. It earns a Nutri‑Score of B but is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) due to ingredients such as refined wheat flour, sunflower oil, a flour‑treatment agent (ascorbic acid, E300) and a natural oat flavor that contains alcohol. The loaf provides low sugar (2.3 g/100 g) and relatively low salt (1.15 g/100 g), a good fiber content (5.5 g), moderate protein (7.3 g) and moderate fat, yet it contains gluten and traces of egg, soy and milk, and is packaged in a plastic bag which may not be fully recyclable.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal240 kcal

Fat4.4 g

Saturated Fat0.4 g

Carbohydrates40 g

Sugars2.3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sliced whole‑meal bread, this loaf supplies about half the sugar (2.3 g vs 4.8 g), one‑quarter the salt (1.15 g vs 4 g), slightly more fiber (5.5 g vs 5.4 g), lower protein (7.3 g vs 9.9 g) and lower energy (≈242 kcal vs 349 kcal) per 100 g.

Ingredients

Farine de BLÉ */** 50%, eau, farine complète de BLÉ */** 13,5% , huile de tournesol*, vinaigre de cidre*, son de BLÉ*, levure, GLUTEN DE BLÉ*, arôme naturel d'AVOINE*(contient alcool*), sel, levure désactivée, agent de traitement de la farine : acide ascorbique. Traces éventuelles d'œufs, soja et lait. *Ingrédients issus de l'Agriculture Biologique. **Ingrédients issus du commerce équitable français.

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