Why is Le croustillant chocolat noir & fruits rouges classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is classified as NOVA 4 because it contains added sugars, honey, refined sunflower oil, extruded rice, and a chocolate coating, all of which require industrial processing, and it includes two declared additives: E306 (tocopherol antioxidant) and E414 (acacia gum).

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

With 14 g of sugar and 0.5 g of salt per 100 g, the cereal can raise blood glucose levels in diabetics and modestly contribute to sodium intake for hypertensive individuals; portion control or choosing a lower‑sugar option is advisable for these conditions.

Is the gluten in this cereal a concern for individuals with celiac disease?

Yes, the product contains wheat flakes and wheat flour, both of which contain gluten, and it is labelled with a gluten allergen, making it unsuitable for people with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.

Bjorg • 450 g

Le croustillant chocolat noir & fruits rouges

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Le croustillant chocolat noir & fruits rouges is an organic, plant‑based breakfast cereal classified under the "Cereals and potatoes" food family. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and belongs to NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature, with moderate fat, 14 g of sugar and 0.5 g of salt per 100 g, but it also provides 10 g of fiber, whole‑grain oats and wheat, dark chocolate and freeze‑dried berries. The product contains gluten, honey and two additives (E306, E414), making it unsuitable for gluten‑free or strict vegan diets despite its organic certification.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal434 kcal

Fat14 g

Saturated Fat3.1 g

Carbohydrates62 g

Sugars14 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared to the average breakfast cereal, this muesli provides roughly the same sugar (14 g vs 14.14 g), significantly more fiber (10 g vs 8.27 g) and less salt (0.5 g vs 1.78 g), while delivering slightly higher energy content.

Ingredients

Flocons d'avoine complète, Flocons de blé complet, Riz extrudé (farine de riz), Farine de blé, Huile de tournesol, Chocolat noir 7,5% (pâte de cacao, sucre de canne non raffiné, beurre de cacao), Sucre de canne non raffiné, Miel, Fraises lyophilisées 1,5%, Framboises lyophilisées 1,5%, gomme d'acacia, Flocons de noix de coco, Mélasses, Sel marin, Cannelle, Antioxydant: extrait riche en tocopherols

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