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

It is considered ultra-processed because its formulation relies on refined ingredients such as wheat flour, palm oil, and added sugars, and it includes multiple food additives: colour additive E160 (carotene), emulsifier E322/E322i (soy lecithin), leavening agents E450 (diphosphates), E500 (sodium carbonate) and E503 (ammonium carbonate).

How does the sugar and salt content in this product affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 32 g of sugar per 100 g, the snack can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control, while the 1.2 g of salt, although lower than the category average, still contributes to daily sodium intake and may be problematic for hypertension if consumed in large portions.

Is the almond ingredient in this product a concern for people with nut allergies?

Yes; the product contains 13 % caramelised almonds and is labelled as containing nuts, so it poses a direct risk to anyone with an almond or tree‑nut allergy.

Granola, Kraft Foods, LU, Mondelez, Unilever • 184 g (8 biscuits)

Granola Gros éclats de Chocolat

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Granola Gros eclats de Chocolat is a sweet snack that falls under the Sugary snacks and Biscuits and cakes families. It carries a Nutri-Score of E and is classified as an ultra-processed NOVA 4 product, containing 32 g of sugar, 12 g of saturated fat and 1.2 g of salt per 100 g, which places it high on the sugar and saturated-fat scales. While it provides some fiber from almonds and chocolate, it also includes palm oil, soy lecithin, several emulsifiers and raising agents, and it is not suitable for gluten-free, vegan or low-carb diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal509 kcal

Fat28 g

Saturated Fat12 g

Carbohydrates55 g

Sugars32 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary snack, this granola contains more sugar (32 g vs 28.98 g per 100 g) and more saturated fat (12 g vs 7.8 g), but slightly less salt (1.2 g vs 1.98 g).

Ingredients

Farine de blé 31 %, chocolat 24% [sucre, pâte de cacao, graisses végétales (palme, karité en proportions variables), dextrose, beurre de cacao, émulsifiant (lécithines de soja)], huile de palme, sucre, amandes caramélisées 13% (amandes, sucre), poudres à lever (carbonates d'ammonium, carbonates de sodium, diphosphates), sel, colorant (carotènes), arôme, lait écrémé en poudre. Peut contenir oeuf et autres fruits à coque.

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