Why is PREMIUM MUESLI LUXURY FRUIT classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The muesli is rated NOVA 4 because it combines multiple processed ingredients, added sugars, preservatives and flavorings; the label lists sulphur dioxide (E220) as a preservative and citric acid (E330) as an acidity regulator.

How does the high sugar content of this muesli affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 28 g of sugar per 100 g, the product can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for people managing diabetes, while its very low salt (0.03 g) means it does not significantly impact hypertension, though the sugar load remains a concern.

Is this product suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or low‑carb diets?

The formulation is fully vegan, but it contains wheat and barley flakes, so it is not gluten‑free, and its high carbohydrate (69 g per 100 g) and sugar levels make it unsuitable for low‑carb diets.

CROWNFIELD • 750 g

PREMIUM MUESLI LUXURY FRUIT

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

PREMIUM MUESLI LUXURY FRUIT is a plant‑based breakfast cereal that falls under the PNNS groups "Cereals and potatoes" and "Breakfast cereals". It provides 6.2 g of fiber and 45 % fruit mix per 100 g, but also contains a high 28 g of sugars and moderate 3.7 g of fat, giving it a Nutri‑Score of C. The product is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and includes additives such as sulphur dioxide (E220) and citric acid (E330).

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal491 kcal

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average breakfast cereal, this muesli contains about double the sugar while having markedly lower fat, saturated fat and salt levels.

Ingredients

45% Mixed Fruit (32% Raisins [Raisins, Sunflower Oil], 21% Sultanas [Sultanas, Sunflower Oil], 11% Dried Sweetened Banana Chips [Banana, Coconut Oil, Sugar, Natural Flavouring], 11% Dried Apricot [Apricot, Preservative: _Sulphur Dioxide_], 8% Chopped Dates, 8% Dried Sweetened Papaya [Sugar, Papaya, Preservative: _Sulphur Dioxide_], 8% Dried Sweetened Pineapple [Sugar, Pineapple, Acidity Regulator: Citric Acid; Preservative: _Sulphur Dioxide_]), _Oat_ Flakes, _Wheat_ Flakes, Toasted Malted Wheat Flakes (_Wheat_, _Barley_ Malt Extract), _Barley_ Flakes.

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