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

The product is made from refined wheat flour, cornmeal, added sugars, glucose syrup and puffed grains, which are typical of ultra‑processed foods. It also includes food additives such as sodium bicarbonate (E500 ii) as a raising agent, a small amount of cocoa powder, and a natural flavouring, all of which contribute to its NOVA 4 classification.

How does the sugar content in Crousti' cookie affect a diabetic or blood‑glucose‑controlled diet?

With 21 g of sugar per 100 g, the cookie delivers a high amount of rapidly absorbable carbohydrates that can cause sharp blood‑glucose spikes. For people managing diabetes or aiming to keep blood‑sugar stable, this product should be limited or avoided.

Based on its ingredients, is Crousti' cookie suitable for a gluten‑free or vegan diet?

The cereal contains wheat flour and wheat starch, so it is not suitable for a gluten‑free diet. All listed ingredients are plant‑derived, which means the product could be considered vegan, although the label notes an unknown vegan status and there are trace‑level warnings for milk, nuts and peanuts.

Netto • 375 g

Crousti' cookie 375g

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Crousti' cookie is a plant‑based breakfast cereal that falls under the Breakfast cereals group and is sold in a 375 g package. It has a Nutri‑Score of C and is placed in NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product that includes added sugars, glucose syrup and several additives such as bicarbonate of soda. While it supplies 6.1 g of fiber, 7.7 g of protein and acts as a source of calcium and iron, it also contains 21 g of sugar and 0.52 g of salt per 100 g, making it high in sugar and moderate in salt.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal393 kcal

Fat4.4 g

Saturated Fat0.6 g

Carbohydrates77 g

Sugars21 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average breakfast cereal, this cookie contains markedly more sugar (21 g vs 14.1 g per 100 g) while its fat, saturated fat, salt, fiber and protein are all lower than the category averages.

Ingredients

Céréales 72% (farine de blé complet 39%, semoule de maïs 33%), sucre, sirop de glucose, amidon de blé, huile de tournesol, pépites saveur chocolat 3.5% (farine de blé,sucre, poudre de cacao maigre, matière grasse végétale (colza), arômenaturel, sel, poudre à lever: bicarbonate de sodium), poudre de cacaomaigre, sel, poudre à lever: bicarbonate de sodium, sel minéraux: fer,arôme naturel.% exprimés sur le produit fini.

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