Why is Crica'chocolat au lait classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It receives a NOVA 4 rating because the ingredient list includes refined grains, added sugars, multiple vitamin and mineral fortifications, and industrial additives such as the colorants E160b (norbixine de rocou) and E160 (carotenoids), the emulsifier E322 (lecithins), and a vanilla flavouring, all typical of highly processed foods.

How does the high sugar content of this cereal affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

With 28 g of sugars and an estimated 33.5 g of added sugars per 100 g, the cereal can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for tight glycaemic control; its salt level (0.48 g per 100 g) is lower than the category average, so it contributes less to sodium intake for hypertension, but the overall high carbohydrate load remains a concern.

Is Crica'chocolat au lait suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or nut‑free diets?

No; the formulation contains whole‑milk powder, wheat bran, and traces of gluten, peanuts and other nuts, so it is neither vegan nor gluten‑free nor safe for individuals with nut allergies.

Chabrior,Intermarché • 400 g

Crica'chocolat au lait

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Crica'chocolat au lait is a chocolate‑flavored breakfast cereal sold in French supermarkets. It provides 434 kcal, 14 g fat (3.3 g saturated), 28 g sugars, 9.6 g protein and 4.6 g fiber per 100 g, carries a Nutri‑Score of D, is classified as NOVA 4 and contains milk powder, wheat bran and traces of gluten, peanuts and other nuts. While it supplies a reasonable amount of protein and fiber, the very high sugar and added‑sugar levels together with several allergens make it a less healthy option for frequent consumption.

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 Fat3.3 g

Carbohydrates65 g

Sugars28 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average breakfast cereal (14.1 g sugars, 9 g fat, 2.5 g saturated fat, 1.8 g salt per 100 g), this cereal contains roughly double the sugar, about 50 % more total and saturated fat, while its salt level is considerably lower.

Ingredients

Biscuit 62% farine de riz 22%, semoule de maïs 11%, sucre, farine d'avoine complète 7,6%, farine de blé complet 5,7%, poudre de lait entier, son de blé 3,2%, sel, vitamines et minéraux thiamine (B1), riboflavine (B2), niacine (PP/B3), vitamine B6, acide folique (B9/M), vitamine B12, vitamine D et fer; colorants: norbixine de rocou et caroténoïdes. Fourrage 38% chocolat au lait 9,1% (sucre, pâte de cacao, poudre de lait), huile de tournesol, poudre de lait écrémé, sucre, poudre de cacao maigre, maltodextrine de maïs, émulsifiant: lécithines, arôme vanille. % exprimés sur le produit fini. Traces éventuelles d'autres céréales contenant du gluten, arachides et fruits à coque.

84%

35%

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