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

Goldini is made from extruded corn kernels that are broken, then blended with added sugars, honey, glucose syrup, oligofructose, barley malt extract and molasses before being fortified with vitamins and minerals. The formulation also includes a small amount of salt and the emulsifier mono‑ and diglycerides of fatty acids (E471). These processing steps and added ingredients place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the sugar and salt content of Goldini affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

With 23.2 g of sugar per 100 g, Goldini can cause rapid spikes in blood glucose and is not recommended for people managing diabetes unless consumed in very small portions. Its salt level of 1.28 g per 100 g is moderate and may contribute to increased blood pressure, so individuals with hypertension should limit their intake.

Is Goldini suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or nut‑free diets?

Goldini is not vegan because it contains honey. It is not gluten‑free as it includes barley malt extract, a gluten source, and it also contains peanuts, making it unsuitable for nut‑allergic consumers.

Crownfield,Lidl • 250 g

Goldini

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Goldini is a corn flake breakfast cereal classified under the PNNS groups "Cereals and potatoes" and "Breakfast cereals". It carries a Nutri-Score of D and falls into NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra processed nature with added sugars, honey and an emulsifier (E471). Nutritionally, the cereal provides 409 kcal per 100 g, 8.5 g protein and 5.1 g fat, but it is high in sugar (23.2 g) and moderate in salt (1.28 g) while offering low fiber (2.3 g) and low saturated fat (0.9 g).

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal409 kcal

Fat5.1 g

Saturated Fat0.9 g

Carbohydrates81.2 g

Sugars23.2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average breakfast cereal, Goldini contains much more sugar (23.2 g vs 14.13 g per 100 g), slightly less fat (5.1 g vs 8.97 g), lower fiber (2.3 g vs 8.26 g) and a lower salt level (1.28 g vs 1.77 g).

Ingredients

60% łamane ziarno kukurydzy, cukier, 10% orzeszki ziemne, 3,7% miód, syrop glukozowy, oligofruktoza, sól, ekstrakt słodu jęczmiennego, melasa, emulgator: mono - i diglicerydy kwasów tłuszczowych, substancje wzbogacające (witamina C, niacyna, witamina E, kwas pantotenowy, witamina B6, ryboflawina, tiamina, kwas foliowy, biotyna, żelazo). Może zawierać inne orzechy, soję, mleko, nasiona sezamu.

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