Why is this cereal classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is classified as ultra-processed because the grains are extruded and combined with added sugar, refined flours, salt and the emulsifier mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (E471), which is the only additive listed.

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

With 15 g of sugar per 100 g, the cereal provides more readily available carbohydrates than the typical breakfast cereal, which can cause rapid blood-glucose spikes in diabetics, while its 0.88 g of salt per 100 g, although lower than the category average, still contributes to daily sodium intake and should be considered by people managing hypertension.

Is this cereal suitable for a vegan, gluten-free, or nut-free diet?

It is not gluten-free because it contains wheat and barley, and it is not vegan due to possible traces of milk; although nuts are listed only as a possible trace, the presence of nut allergens means it may not be safe for a strict nut-free diet.

U • 500 g

Céréales Pétales de riz & blé orge 500g

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

This multi-grain breakfast cereal belongs to the 'cereals and potatoes' and 'breakfast cereals' PNNS groups, offering a blend of rice, whole wheat and barley. It carries a Nutri-Score of C and is classified in the ultra-processed NOVA 4 category, reflecting the addition of sugar, salt and the emulsifier mono- and diglycerides (E471). While it provides modest fiber (5.2 g per 100 g) and low saturated fat, its sugar content (15 g per 100 g) exceeds the average for similar cereals and it contains gluten along with possible traces of soy, milk and nuts.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal390 kcal

Fat2 g

Saturated Fat0.5 g

Carbohydrates82 g

Sugars15 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average breakfast cereal, this product contains slightly more sugar (15 g vs 14.1 g per 100 g), lower salt (0.88 g vs 1.78 g), lower saturated fat (0.5 g vs 2.5 g), but also lower fiber (5.2 g vs 8.3 g) and similar energy.

Ingredients

Céréales [riz 53%, BLE complet 29%, ORGE 8.1% ], sucre, farine complète de BLE, sel, farine d'ORGE MALTÉE, émulsifiant : mono - et diglycérides d'acides gras. Traces éventuelles de soja, lait et fruits à coque

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U • 500 g

Céréales Pétales de riz & blé orge 500g

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal390 kcal

Fat2 g

Saturated Fat0.5 g

Carbohydrates82 g

Sugars15 g

Comparative Analysis

Ingredients

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