Brioches Pasquier

Pain chocolat

Barcode 3256540031814

Scanned 15 times by Nomi users

Yes — Pain chocolat is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and processing aids, including emulsifier: lecithins (soya), emulsifier: mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, thickener: guar gum, and added wheat proteins and milk proteins. These ingredients place it in NOVA Group 4 (UPF).

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

pain au chocolat (chocolate-filled pastry)

A laminated pastry dough made with wheat flour, butter and chocolate, often including sugar; commonly sold as a ready-to-eat pastry.
OK

cocoa mass

Ground cocoa solids used as the main ingredient for chocolate production; provides cocoa flavor and color.
OK

cocoa butter

Fat extracted from cocoa beans used in chocolate and confectionery for smooth texture and melting properties.
OK

emulsifier: lecithins (soya)] - water - sugar - leaven 5% (wheat flour 3%, water, salt) - rapeseedoil - yeast-emulsifier: mono and diglycerides of fatty acids - salt - wheat gluten - citrus fibre - thickener: guar gum - wheat proteins carrot extract-flour treatment agent: ascorbic acid - milk proteins. *chocolate from eu origin. 1 ¹ rainforest alliance certified. find out more at ra.org. for allergens
OK

including cereals containing gluten
OK

see ingredients in bold. may also contain peanuts

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Common questions about Pain chocolat

Is Pain chocolat ultra-processed?

Yes — Pain chocolat by Brioches Pasquier is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and processing aids, including emulsifier: lecithins (soya), emulsifier: mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, thickener: guar gum, and added wheat proteins and milk proteins. These ingredients place it in NOVA Group 4 (UPF).

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are industrial formulations made with ingredients and additives you wouldn't find in a home kitchen — such as emulsifiers, artificial flavourings, colourings and modified starches. The classification is based on the NOVA system used by researchers and dietitians worldwide.

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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Product information comes from public databases and Nomi's own analysis, and may contain errors. Always check the packaging. Ultra-processed classification is based on the NOVA food processing system.