Why is Baguette classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The baguette includes refined wheat flour, sourdough starter, malt extracts, deactivated yeast and added salt, alcohol and ascorbic acid (E300) to improve shelf life and texture, all of which place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the salt content in this baguette affect a hypertensive diet?

At 1.2 g of salt per 100 g, the baguette provides about 15 % of the recommended daily maximum of 2.3 g; consuming a typical serving (30 g) adds roughly 0.36 g of salt, so it should be eaten in moderation by people managing high blood pressure.

Based on the ingredients, is this baguette suitable for gluten‑free or vegan diets?

No, the product contains wheat flour and wheat gluten, making it unsuitable for gluten‑free diets, and while most ingredients are plant‑based, the presence of wheat gluten and potential animal‑derived processing steps mean it is not marketed as vegan.

Tesco • 250g

2 Bake at Home White Baguettes with Sourdough

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Tesco’s Baguette is a part‑baked white baguette made with wheat flour, sourdough culture and a blend of malts, sold in 250 g packs and classified under the Cereals and potatoes → Bread group. With a Nutri‑Score of C and a NOVA 4 rating, it offers relatively low fat (1 g), saturated fat (0.3 g), sugar (3.9 g) and salt (1.2 g per 100 g compared with typical breads, but it is high in carbohydrates (58.4 g) and provides modest fiber (3.4 g) and protein (10.1 g). The product contains gluten, wheat germ and the additive ascorbic acid (E300), and its ultra‑processed status may be a concern for those seeking minimally processed options.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal290 kcal

Fat1 g

Saturated Fat0.3 g

Carbohydrates58.4 g

Sugars3.9 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average bakery breads, this baguette contains markedly lower fat, saturated fat, sugar, salt and energy while delivering higher carbohydrate content and slightly more protein, though its fiber remains below the typical level.

Ingredients

_Wheat_ Flour, Water, Sourdough Culture (_Wheat_), Yeast, Alcohol, Salt, _Wheat_ Gluten, _Wheatgerm_ Flour, Malted _Wheat_ Flour, Deactivated Yeast, _Wheat_ Fibre, _Barley_ Malt Extract, Antioxidant (Ascorbic Acid), _Barley_ Malt Flour.

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