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Euro Classics, French Cheese & Cream Swirl Brioche
Bakery
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Euro Classics, French Cheese & Cream Swirl Brioche

Euro Classic
14.11 oz
Available at Foodtown
140
Calories
4g
Protein
8g
Sugars
100mg
Sodium
103
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Euro Classics French Cheese & Cream Swirl Brioche presents itself like a little piece of patisserie drama slipped into an American grocery aisle. You'd most likely find it in the refrigerated or frozen bakery section near packaged croissants, danishes, and other grab-and-go European-style pastries, or on an endcap promoting imported frozen baked goods. Shoppers reach for it on weekends for leisurely mornings, for brunch spreads, or as an indulgent coffee break treat. The brand leans into a Franco-centric, artisanal image — "Made in France," GMO free, no artificial flavors or colors and no preservatives — attractive to shoppers who want a hint of continental sophistication without a bakery visit. Marketing skews toward adults who enjoy convenient, slightly upscale convenience foods: couples planning a weekend brunch, parents packing a special treat, or urban shoppers seeking European authenticity. The label uses several health-halo cues while not being organic certified: natural flavor claims, absence of artificial colors, and a GMO-free badge; there is no explicit kid-focused branding. In plain terms the product is a processed bakery item with multiple added ingredients and stabilizers used to achieve consistent shelf life and texture. Sensory impressions include a pillowy, buttery brioche crumb swirled with a glossy, sweet-tangy cheese and cream filling, a golden, slightly shiny crust, and a soft, moist interior that flakes and pulls apart in spirals. Packaging is likely a clear plastic tray or box showing the spiral interior, facilitating a ritual of warming briefly in an oven or microwave and serving with coffee or tea at a relaxed morning or as an easy party pastry.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 50 g
Servings per Container: 8
Calories140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat4g5%
Saturated Fat2g10%
Cholesterol15mg5%
Sodium100mg4%
Total Carbohydrate21g8%
Total Sugars8g
Protein4g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Cheese, Filling, 40%, (Water,, Cream, Cheese,, Sugar,, Fresh, Egg, Whites,, Modified, Starch,, Fresh, Cheese, Powder,, Skimmed, Yogourt, Powder,, Skimmed, Milk, Powder,, Wheat, Flour,, Vegetable, Oils:, Canola,, Coconut;, Natural, Flavor,, Whey, Powder,, Thickeners:, Xanthan, Gum,, Sodium, Alginate,, Whole, Milk, Powder,, Glucose, Syrup,, Egg, Albumin, Powder,, Lemon, Juice, Powder,, Egg, Yolk, Powder,, Color:, Beta,, Carotene),, Wheat, Flour,, Fresh, Whole, Eggs, (Cage, Free, Eggs),, Vegetable, Oils, and, Fats, (Palm,, Canola),, Sugar,, Invert, Sugar, Syrup,, Fresh, Egg, Whites,, Yeast,, Concentrated, Butter,, Salt,, Natural, Flavor,, Wheat, Gluten,, Skimmed, Milk, Powder,, Thickener:, Locust, Bean, Gum;, Emulsifier:, Mono-, and, Diglycerides, of, Fatty, Acids;, Milk, Proteins,, Deactivated, Yeast,, Color:, Beta, Carotene..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Canola - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Palm - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Mono- and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids - Processed emulsifier
  • Beta Carotene - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo Additive

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is not gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives such as emulsifiers, stabilizers, modified starches, invert sugar syrup, vegetable oils and thickeners, consistent with an ultra-processed food classification.

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Common Questions about Euro Classics, French Cheese & Cream Swirl Brioche

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! This brioche has a decent balance of carbs and protein, making it a tasty snack or breakfast option, but it’s not exactly a superfood. If you’re looking for whole, unprocessed options, this might not fit the bill, but it can definitely be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

Perfect For

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