Why is Céréales Pépites et pétales aux fruits secs classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is labeled NOVA 4 because the formulation includes added sugars, malt extracts, flavorings and emulsifiers that are industrially processed; the label lists three food‑additive codes: E330 (citric acid), E306 (tocopherol‑rich extract) and E471 (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids).

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

With 25 g of sugar per 100 g, the cereal can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and is generally unsuitable for diabetics, while its salt level (0.33 g per 100 g) is modest but still contributes to total sodium intake, making it less ideal for strict hypertensive diets.

Is this cereal suitable for strict vegan, gluten‑free, or nut‑free diets?

Although the product is plant‑based, it contains wheat and barley (gluten sources) and is labelled with possible traces of nuts, soy and milk, so it is not suitable for gluten‑free, nut‑free or strict vegan diets that exclude any animal‑derived traces.

U • 400 g

Céréales Pépites et pétales aux fruits secs sachet de 400g

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Céréales Pépites et pétales aux fruits secs is a plant-based breakfast cereal that falls under the Cereals and potatoes (breakfast cereals) group. It carries a Nutri-Score of D and is classified as a NOVA 4 ultra-processed product, reflecting the presence of added sugars, several additives (E330, E306, E471) and a relatively high fat and sugar content. While it provides 6.4 g of fiber and modest salt per 100 g, its sugar (25 g), saturated fat (3 g) and low protein (7.6 g) make it less suitable for low-sugar or high-protein diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal409 kcal

Fat10 g

Saturated Fat3 g

Carbohydrates69 g

Sugars25 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average breakfast cereal (≈14 g sugar, 9 g fat, 1.8 g salt per 100 g), this cereal contains about 78 % more sugar, 12 % more fat, lower salt (0.33 g vs 1.77 g) and less fiber, resulting in a higher energy level of 409 kcal.

Ingredients

Céréales {flocons d'AVOINE complète, pétales de riz, BLÉ complet et ORGE (25%) [riz, BLE complet, sucre, ORGE, farine complète de BLE, sel, extrait de MALT d ORGE, émulsifiant : mono - et diglycérides d'acides gras], flocons de BLE complet, farine de BLE, céréales extrudées [semoule de riz, farine de BLE, sucre, farine de MALT de BLE, sel, sucre caramélisé en poudre], pétales de maïs [maïs, sucre, extrait de MALT D'ORGE, sel, émulsifiant : mono - et diglycérides d'acides gras]}, fruits secs (20%) [raisins secs (raisins secs, huile de tournesol), bananes sucrées aromatisées (bananes, huile de coco, sucre, arôme), ananas sucrés (ananas, sucre, antioxydant : acide citrique), papayes sucrées (papayes, sucre), pommes], sucre, huile de tournesol (huile de tournesol, antioxydant : extrait riche en tocophérols), noix de coco en poudre, amidon de maïs, arôme naturel, caramel (sucre, eau). Traces éventuelles de soja, fruits à coque et lait.

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