Students keeping an eye on how much they buy
If you regularly take brioche to university, the pack weight and number of slices can help you choose an amount that suits the lunches you have planned.
Who is this selection for?
Students eating between lectures
Pre-sliced brioche saves you having to cut it up while you’re out. If you’re putting it in your bag, check the packaging and storage instructions for the pack you choose.
Students who pay attention to the label
If the recipe matters to you, compare the ingredients, allergens and nutritional values per 100 g of the products you’re interested in.
What should you look for?
When taking brioche to university, start by working out how many portions you plan to eat, then check the packaging and label.
| Criteria | What to check | Who is it for? |
|---|---|---|
| How much you’ll eat | Net weight, number of slices and the portions you plan to eat. | If I’m taking it for several lunches at university, I want to finish the pack without leaving any slices uneaten; around 50% of consumers prioritise buying an amount they’ll actually eat. |
| Taking it with you and storage | Whether the product is pre-sliced, how it’s packaged and how to store it after opening. | Between lectures, I need portions that are easy to take with me and a pack I can store as instructed; around 30% of consumers put convenience first. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Ingredients list, allergens and nutritional information per 100 g. | If I’m comparing recipes or need to avoid an ingredient, the label on the exact pack helps me decide; around 20% of consumers prioritise ingredients and allergens. |
Mistakes to avoid
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Buying a large pack without planning when you’ll finish it
A family-size pack may be left open if you don’t eat brioche very often. Auchan’s product listings advise keeping its sliced brioches away from heat and moisture and sealing the bag securely after opening.
Choose a size that suits the portions you have planned and follow the instructions on your pack.
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Confusing ‘no additives’ with ‘allergen-free’
A statement about additives doesn’t, by itself, tell you whether allergens or traces may be present.
If you need to avoid an allergen, read the ingredients list and statements on the exact pack. The French Ministry of the Economy explains that allergenic ingredients must be listed and highlighted on food labels.
Brioche brands to consider
Carrefour Classic'
Carrefour includes a sliced Classic' brioche among its range.
- The pre-sliced format makes it easier to plan portions to take with you.
- Check the weight, label and exact product in your chosen shop or online store.
EPI D'OR / Marque Repère E.Leclerc
E.Leclerc offers EPI D'OR sliced brioches in 500 g and 700 g packs.
- Two pack sizes let you match your purchase to the number of portions you have in mind.
- The 700 g pack is best suited to those planning to eat or share all the slices.
Auchan
Auchan’s product listings include sliced brioches in 500 g packs with 18 slices and 700 g packs with 26 slices.
- The stated number of slices helps you plan several portions.
- Auchan notes that ingredients may vary depending on the online store and purchase date, so check the label on the pack you choose.
Brioche Pasquier
Brioche Pasquier offers a range that includes a sliced braided brioche.
- The product listing gives details of its ingredients and allergens.
- Check the size and ingredients of the specific product rather than assuming them from the brand name.
Harrys
Harrys offers sliced brioches in classic, wholemeal and reduced-sugar recipes.
- Each recipe has a different label to compare by ingredients and nutritional values per 100 g.
- A ‘no additives’ claim doesn’t mean you can skip checking for allergens and possible traces.
A brioche available on Joybuy
This 280 g brioche is worth considering for lunch at university if the amount suits the portions you have planned. Check the packaging before assuming it comes pre-sliced and ready to take with you.
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ERHARD Pure Butter Brioche 280 g
The 280 g pack is worth considering if that’s the amount you’re looking for to make up your portions at university. Before deciding how to take it with you, check the product for the number of slices, packaging, ingredients and allergens.
Frequently asked questions
How do I compare two different-sized brioches?
Look at the net weight, number of slices and how much you’ll actually eat. To compare their nutritional information, use the values per 100 g: the DGCCRF explains that this makes it easier to compare prepacked foods.
Where can I check the allergens in packaged brioche?
Read the ingredients list and any statements about traces on the pack you’re buying. The French Ministry of the Economy explains that allergenic ingredients must be listed and highlighted; don’t assume they’re absent just because the pack says ‘no additives’.
How do I choose between a 500 g and a 700 g pack?
Choose according to how many portions you plan to eat or share. For the Auchan sliced brioches in these sizes, the product listings advise keeping the product away from heat and moisture and sealing the bag securely after opening.