Why is Fruits & graines anciennes classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

Although the product is listed as a NOVA 3 processed food, its formulation includes added sugar, roasted nuts and flavored oil, which give it a higher level of industrial processing; the only listed additive is rosemary extract (E392), used as an antioxidant.

How does the high sugar content in this muesli impact a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 16 g of sugar per 100 g, the muesli can cause rapid blood-glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic meal plans unless portion-controlled, and while it contains virtually no salt, the excess sugar contributes to overall calorie intake, which can indirectly affect blood-pressure management in hypertensive individuals.

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

Yes - the 3% flaked almonds provide a source of tree-nut proteins, and the label also reports nut traces, so anyone with a nut allergy should avoid this muesli.

J FAVRICHON • 450 g

Fruits & graines anciennes

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Fruits & graines anciennes is an organic, plant-based muesli that falls under the 'Cereals and potatoes' category and is classified as a breakfast cereal (PNNS groups 1 and 2). It carries a Nutri-Score of C (score 5) and is a NOVA 3 product, offering a solid protein content (approx 11 g per 100 g) and dietary fiber while containing relatively high sugar (16 g per 100 g) and moderate fat, and it lists almond and gluten among its allergens. The product also enjoys an Eco-Score of A (84), is certified palm-oil-free and made in France, but it contains the antioxidant rosemary extract (E392) and traces of milk, nuts, sesame and soy that may concern sensitive consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal444 kcal

Fat17 g

Saturated Fat2 g

Carbohydrates59 g

Sugars16 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average breakfast cereal, this muesli contains more sugar (16 g vs 14.13 g per 100 g) and slightly more protein (approx 11 g vs 10.15 g), while its salt content is negligible compared with the typical 1.77 g per 100 g.

Ingredients

cereales 66,1%(flocons d'avoine 41,5%, flocons d'épeautre 8,1%,épeautre 3,2%, riz), sucre de canne complet, fruits 9,5% (figues, farine de riz), amandes effilées 3%, pommes 2,5%, huile de tournesol (tournesol, antioxydant : extrait de romarin), graines de lin 4%, graines de courge, amarante soufflée 2%, graines de chia (Salva hispanica) 1,5%, graines de tournesol, cannelle, sel de mer. Ingrédients issus de l'agriculture biologique.

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