Why is Croq'avoine classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is labelled NOVA 4 because the formulation relies on industrially extracted ingredients such as refined sunflower oil, corn starch, guar gum (E412) as a thickener and sodium bicarbonate (E500ii) as a raising agent, which are typical of ultra‑processed foods.

How does the sugar and salt content in Croq'avoine affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

The product’s very low sugar (0.8 g per 100 g) makes it suitable for blood‑glucose management, but its salt level of 1.5 g per 100 g contributes noticeably to daily sodium intake and may be unsuitable for people needing strict sodium restriction.

Based on the ingredients, is Croq'avoine suitable for strict diets like Vegan, Gluten‑Free, or Keto?

The snack is certified vegan and gluten‑free, but with 54 g of carbohydrates per 100 g it is far too carbohydrate‑dense for a ketogenic diet, although it fits well in vegetarian and gluten‑free eating plans.

Pural • 160g

Croq'avoine

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Croq'avoine is a plant‑based snack classified under the PNNS groups “Cereals and potatoes” and “Breakfast cereals,” marketed as a gluten‑free, vegan cracker. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is placed in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category, reflecting the presence of refined ingredients such as sunflower oil, corn starch, guar gum and sodium bicarbonate. Nutritionally, it offers high protein (13 g) and moderate fiber (6.8 g) while delivering very low sugar (0.8 g) but elevated fat (21 g) and a moderate salt level (1.5 g), making it calorie‑dense.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal471 kcal

Fat21 g

Saturated Fat3.1 g

Carbohydrates54 g

Sugars0.8 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average salty snack/cracker, Croq'avoine contains far less sugar (0.8 g vs 14.1 g) but markedly more fat (21 g vs 9 g) and slightly lower fiber (6.8 g vs 8.3 g) per 100 g.

Ingredients

Flocons d'avoine sans gluten* (30 %), semoule de maïs*, graines de sésame* (18 %), farine d'avoine sans gluten* (12 %), farine de riz* farine de riz prégélatinisée* graines de chia* (Salvia hispanica) (5%), huile de tournesol*, amidon de maïs*, sel iodé, épaississant: gomme de guar, poudre à lever: bicarbonate de sodium. *issu de l'agriculture biologique

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