- Glossary
- Baguette - symbol of French baking
Baguette - symbol of French baking
Baguette is a traditional French elongated bread with a crispy crust and soft, airy crumb. It is made from just wheat flour, water, yeast, and salt. A typical baguette measures 60-70 cm and weighs about 250 grams. Baguette is a symbol of French gastronomy and was inscribed on the UNESCO list in 2022.
- Baguette was inscribed on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list in 2022.
- Approximately 10 billion baguettes are consumed in France each year.
- A 1993 French law stipulates that traditional baguette may only contain flour, water, yeast, and salt.
- A typical baguette measures 60-70 cm, weighs 250 grams, and has 5-7 slashes on the surface.
Nutritional values (100 g of product contains)
Energy
272 kcal
14 %
Proteins
11 g
22 %
Fats
2 g
4 %
Carbohydrates
52 g
20 %
Fiber
2 g
9 %
Salt
2 g
25 %
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