Why is Crunchy Muesli 3 nuts classified as a processed (NOVA 3) product and what ingredients drive this rating?

It is considered NOVA 3 because it contains ingredients that have been industrially processed such as added cane sugar, sunflower oil and grain flours; however it does not include typical ultra‑processed additives like flavorings, colorings or emulsifiers, keeping it in the processed‑but‑not‑ultra‑processed tier.

How does the 13 g of sugars per 100 g in this muesli affect a diabetic or low‑sugar diet?

The sugar level is moderate to high for a breakfast cereal; individuals managing blood glucose should treat a standard serving as a source of simple carbohydrates and may need to limit portion size or pair it with protein and fiber to avoid spikes.

Are the hazelnuts, almonds and cashews in this cereal problematic for people with tree‑nut allergies?

Yes, the product lists hazelnuts, almonds and cashews as ingredients and highlights them as allergens, so anyone with a tree‑nut allergy should avoid this muesli.

U, U Bio • 500 g

Muesli croustillant 3 noix

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

The Crunchy Muesli 3 nuts is an organic breakfast cereal composed of whole grain oat flakes, whole grain wheat flakes, brown rice, hazelnuts, almonds, sunflower oil and a small amount of cashews, belonging to the Cereals and potatoes and Breakfast cereals groups. It receives a Nutri-Score of B and is classified as a NOVA 3 product, providing 10 g of protein and 7.3 g of fiber per 100 g while containing 13 g of sugars, 1.7 g of saturated fat and only 0.01 g of salt. The cereal contains no additives and is certified organic, but it includes gluten and tree‑nut allergens, so it should be avoided by those with gluten intolerance or nut allergies.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal452 kcal

Fat11 g

Saturated Fat1.7 g

Carbohydrates61 g

Sugars13 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average muesli (14.1 g sugar, 9.0 g fat, 2.5 g saturated fat and 1.8 g salt per 100 g), this product has slightly lower sugar, markedly lower salt, a higher total fat but lower saturated fat, and a protein content close to the category average.

Ingredients

Flocons d'avoine* complets 37%, flocons de blé* complets 18%, sucre de canne* non raffiné, huile de tournesol*, riz* complet, noisettes* 6%, amandes* 6%, farine de blé* 5%, noix de cajou* 2,5%. Traces éventuelles de lait, soja, graines de sésame et autres fruits à coque. *Ingrédient issu de l'agriculture biologique.

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