Why is Crunchy muesli classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product contains multiple processed ingredients such as refined sugar, glucose syrup, and rice extrudate, and it includes food‑grade additives E306 (tocopherol antioxidant) and E322 (lecithin emulsifier), which together place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the sugar and salt content in Crunchy muesli affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 17.7 g of total sugars and 10 g of added sugars per 100 g, the muesli can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for tight diabetic control, while its 0.63 g of salt per 100 g is moderate and may contribute to higher sodium intake for people monitoring blood pressure.

Is the whole milk used in Crunchy muesli a concern for people with lactose intolerance or milk allergy?

Yes, the formulation contains whole milk and whole milk powder, which introduce lactose and dairy proteins; both lactose‑intolerant individuals and those with a milk allergy should avoid this product.

Crownfield, Lidl • 600g

Crunchy muesli

Frühstücke

Product Insights

Crunchy muesli is a cereal‑based breakfast product marketed by Crownfield under the Master Crumble line and sold in 600 g boxes at Lidl. It belongs to the cereal‑based breakfast cereal family, carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified as NOVA 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature with added sugars, added salt, and several food additives. With 17.7 g of sugars and 10 g of added sugars per 100 g, the product is high in sugar, while providing 6.9 g of fiber and 9.9 g of protein, but it also contains gluten and milk allergens.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal450 kcal

Fat15.9 g

Saturated Fat2.9 g

Carbohydrates63.4 g

Sugars17.7 g

Comparative Analysis

Its sugar content of 17.7 g per 100 g is about 65 % higher than the average 10.7 g for similar breakfast cereals, its fat (15.9 g) is slightly above the average 14.4 g, and its salt (0.63 g) is well below the average 1.8 g.

Ingredients

Hafervollkornflocken, Zucker, Sonnenblumenöl, Reisextrudat [Reismehl, Zucker, Weizenkleber, Malzmehl (Gerste, Weizen), Speisesalz), Glukosesirup, Vollmilch - schokoladenstückchen (Zucker, Kakaomasse*, Vollmilchpulver, Kakaobutter*, Emulgator: Lecithine), Cornflakes (Mais, Speisesalz, Gerstenmalzextrakt), Kakaopulver*, Speisesalz, Antioxidations mittel: stark tocopherolhaltige Extrakte. *Rainforest Alliance - zertifiziert. Mehr unter ra.org. Kann Spuren von Erdnüssen, Schalenfrüchten, Soja, Sesam, Senf und Lupinen enthalten.

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