Why is Chocolate & caramel crisp classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The cereal undergoes extrusion, multiple coating steps and flavouring, which places it in NOVA group 4. Its ingredient list includes food additives E101 (riboflavin colour), E202 (potassium sorbate preservative) and E440 (pectin gelling agent), as well as natural flavourings and emulsifiers that contribute to its ultra‑processed status.

How does the high sugar and moderate salt content in Chocolate & caramel crisp affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

At 28 g of sugar per 100 g, the cereal can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control, while the 0.33 g of salt per 100 g is lower than average but still adds to daily sodium intake, which may be a concern for individuals managing hypertension.

Is Chocolate & caramel crisp suitable for a vegan or dairy‑free diet?

No. The caramel coating contains skimmed‑milk concentrate and butterfat, both dairy ingredients, and the cereal also includes gluten‑containing wheat, so it is neither vegan nor dairy‑free.

Golden Bridge • 400 g

Chocolate & caramel crisp

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Chocolate & caramel crisp is a plant‑based breakfast cereal that belongs to the cereals and potatoes group and is marketed as a crunchy extruded cereal with chocolate and caramel coating. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified in NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature, with 28 g of sugars, 4.8 g of fat, 0.33 g of salt and 5.3 g of fiber per 100 g. While the cereal provides added vitamins and a modest amount of fiber, the sugar level is twice the category average and the product contains several food‑grade additives such as E101 colour, E202 preservative and E440 pectin, which may be concerns for health‑focused consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal317 kcal

Fat4.8 g

Saturated Fat0.9 g

Carbohydrates61 g

Sugars28 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average breakfast cereal (14.1 g sugars, 9 g fat, 1.8 g salt per 100 g), this product has roughly double the sugar, about half the fat and one‑fifth the salt.

Ingredients

Céréales extrudées enrichies enrobées au chocolat 60 % (céréales 43 % (farine complète de blé 21 %, farine de blé, semoule de mais), sucre, chocolat en poudre 5,7 % (sucre, cacao en poudre), huile de tournesol, sel, arôme naturel de cacao, vitamines (niacine, acide panthothénique, riboflavine, vitamine B6, thiamine, acide folique, biotine, vitamine B12), fer), céréales extrudées enrichies enrobées de caramel 40 % (céréales 29 % (farine complète de blé 14 %, farine de blé, semoule de mais), sucre, nappage caramel 5,1 % (lait écrémé concentré sucré (lait écrémé concentré, sucre), sucre, sirop de glucose, beurre concentré, gélifiant (pectine), sel, conservateur (sorbate de potassium), arôme naturel), huile de tournesol, cacao en poudre, sel, arôme naturel, vitamines (niacine, acide panthothénique, riboflavine, vitamine B6, thiamine, acide folique, biotine, vitamine B12), fer),

84%

35%

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