Why is Triple chocolate crunch classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The cereal includes multiple processed components such as added sugars, chocolate curls, milk powder, whey and several emulsifiers and flavorings. The listed additives are E306 (tocopherol‑rich extract), E322 (lecithins) and its variant E322i, all used for preservation, stability and taste enhancement.

How does the high sugar content in Triple chocolate crunch affect individuals with diabetes or those managing blood glucose?

With 21.7 g of sugar per 100 g, the cereal can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, so people with diabetes should limit portion sizes or choose lower‑sugar alternatives to maintain stable glucose levels.

Is the milk present in Triple chocolate crunch a concern for people with dairy allergies or lactose intolerance?

Yes, the formula contains dried milk, whey and milk powder, which are dairy allergens; anyone with a milk allergy or lactose intolerance should avoid this product.

Marks & Spencer • 500g

Triple chocolate crunch

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Triple chocolate crunch is a 500 g breakfast cereal from Marks & Spencer, positioned in the cereals and potatoes PNNS group and marketed as a vegetarian, plant‑based option. The product carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), delivering 460 kcal per 100 g with high sugar (21.7 g) and fat (19.4 g) but also offering 10.9 g of dietary fiber and 9.5 g of protein; salt is low at 0.05 g. It contains allergens including gluten, milk and soy, bears an Eco‑Score of C, and is packaged in a recyclable FSC‑paper box combined with a plastic film.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal460 kcal

Fat19.4 g

Saturated Fat4.8 g

Carbohydrates56.4 g

Sugars21.7 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average breakfast cereals, Triple chocolate crunch has considerably more sugar, fat and calories per 100 g, while its salt content is well below the category average.

Ingredients

Oat Flakes (50%), White and Dark Chocolate Curls (13%) (Sugar, Cocoa Mass, Cocoa Butter, Dried Milk, Dried Whey (Milk), Emulsifier: Soya Lecithin, Flavouring), Vegetable Oil (Sunflower/Rapeseed), Sugar, Milk Chocolate Chunks (6%) (Sugar, Dried Whole Milk, Cocoa Butter, Cocoa Mass, Dried Whey (Milk), Dried Skimmed Milk, Emulsifier: Lecithins, Flavouring), Fructo-Oligosaccharides, Rice Crisp (Rice Flour, Wheatflour (contains Gluten), Sugar, Malted Barley (contains Gluten), Salt), Glucose Syrup, Honey, Fat Reduced Cocoa Powder, Flavouring, Caramelised Sugar, Antioxidant: Tocopherol-Rich Extract

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