Why is Brioche Burger Buns classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product combines refined wheat flour, added sugars, rapeseed oil, and several processing aids such as mono‑ and diglycerides of fatty acids (E471) and ascorbic acid (E300), which are listed as additives; this blend of processed ingredients and additives triggers the NOVA 4 classification.

How does the sugar and salt content of these buns affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 7.2 g of sugar per 100 g, the buns can cause a rapid rise in blood glucose, making them unsuitable for tight diabetic control, while 1.1 g of salt per 100 g adds a moderate amount of sodium that can contribute to elevated blood pressure, so both groups should limit consumption.

Are these brioche buns suitable for a gluten‑free or vegan diet?

No, they contain wheat flour (gluten), butterfat from milk, whole egg powder and other dairy ingredients, so they do not meet the requirements of gluten‑free or vegan diets.

Grafschafter • 1pcs

Brioche Burger Buns

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Brioche Burger Buns are soft, slightly sweet sandwich rolls that belong to the cereal and potato food group, specifically the bread sub‑category. A 62.5 g serving delivers about 194 kcal, 9.4 g protein, 7.2 g sugars, 1.1 g salt and 2.6 g saturated fat, earning a Nutri‑Score of D and a NOVA rating of 4, which reflects moderate levels of fat, sugar and salt but an ultra‑processed formulation. The buns contain wheat, milk, egg and may have traces of sesame and soy, so they are unsuitable for vegan, gluten‑free or those with dairy/soy allergies.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

moderate

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Added Sugars0 g

Fruits & Vegetables0 %

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average hamburger bun (4.79 g sugar, 5.5 g fat and 3.95 g salt per 100 g), these brioche buns contain considerably more sugar and fat but less salt.

Ingredients

4 Brioche burger buns Ingredients Wheat Flour, Water, Sugar, Yeast, 2.8% Butterfat (Milk), Rapeseed Oil, Whole Egg Powder, Wheat Protein, Salt, Emulsifier: Mono - and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids; Pea Protein, Whole Milk Powder, Barley Malt Flour, Dextrose, Maltodextrin, Natural Flavouring. our Treatment Agent: Ascorbic Acid; Maize Starch, Ethyl Alcohol. Allergy Advice For allergens, including Cereals containing Gluten, see ingredients in bold. May also contain Sesame and Soya. Storage Instructions Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and strong odours. Do not refrigerate. Once opened, fold pack to store. Suitable for home freezing. Contents can still be frozen once pack has been opened. For best quality, freeze as soon as possible and always by the best before date. Defrost thoroughly at room Temperature. Once defrosted, do not refreeze. Best before: see side of pack.

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