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

Tropical Granola is placed in NOVA group 4 because its formulation includes refined sugar, rapeseed oil, honey, and several food additives; the specific additives listed on the label are sulphur dioxide (E220), sodium metabisulphite (E223) and citric acid (E330), along with natural flavouring.

How does the sugar and salt content in Tropical Granola affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

The product’s sugar level of 16.9 g per 100 g is above the average for breakfast cereals and can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it less suitable for people with diabetes, while its salt content of 0.02 g is negligible and does not pose a concern for hypertension.

Is the presence of almonds in Tropical Granola a concern for people with nut allergies?

Almonds are a tree‑nut and are declared as an allergen in the ingredient list, so anyone with a nut allergy should avoid this granola to prevent allergic reactions.

Crownfield • 1kg

Tropical Granola

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Tropical Granola is a plant‑based breakfast cereal belonging to the PNNS groups 'Cereals and potatoes' and 'Breakfast cereals', sold under the Crownfield brand at Lidl. It receives a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified in NOVA group 4, meaning it is ultra‑processed and contains additives such as sulphur dioxide (E220), sodium metabisulphite (E223) and citric acid (E330), as well as refined sugar and honey. While it provides a good amount of fiber (8.9 g per 100 g) from whole‑grain oat flakes, its high sugar content (16.9 g) and moderate saturated fat (4.7 g) diminish its health profile, although the salt level is very low (0.02 g).

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal412 kcal

Energy1726 kJ

Fat16.6 g

Saturated Fat2.8 g

Cholesterol0 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average breakfast cereal, Tropical Granola contains more sugar (16.9 g vs 14.1 g) and saturated fat (4.7 g vs 2.5 g) per 100 g, but its salt is markedly lower (0.02 g vs 1.77 g).

Ingredients

64% Wholegrain Oat Flakes, Sugar, Rapeseed Oil, 6% Sweetened Dried Banana Chips (Bananas, Coconut Oil, Sugar, Natural Flavouring), 4% Coconut Chips, 2% Sweetened Dried Papaya Pieces (Papaya, Sugar, Acidity Regulator: Citric Acid, Preservatives: Sulphur Dioxide, Sodium Metabisulphite), 2% Sweetened Dried Pineapple Pieces (Pineapple, Sugar, Acidity Regulator: Citric Acid, Preservatives: Sulphur Dioxide, Sodium Metabisulphite), Glucose Syrup, Honey, Chopped Almonds, Sunflower Seeds, Natural Flavouring. Allergy Advice

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