Why is Pétales riz, blé complet et orge, chocolat au lait classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The cereal is made by extrusion of rice, whole wheat and barley and then coated with a milk‑chocolate layer that includes added sugars, flavorings and emulsifiers, which places it in NOVA group 4; the listed additives are E322 (sunflower lecithin) and E471 (mono‑ and diglycerides of fatty acids).

How does the sugar content in this cereal affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 22 g of sugars per 100 g, the cereal can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and is therefore unsuitable for a diabetic diet, while its salt level of 0.69 g is moderate and less problematic for hypertension but the overall high carbohydrate load still warrants caution.

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

No; the product contains milk powder and wheat, so it is neither vegan nor gluten‑free, and its high carbohydrate (80 g per 100 g) and low fat content make it incompatible with keto nutrition plans.

U • 550 g

Pétales riz, blé complet et orge, chocolat au lait

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Pétales riz, blé complet et orge, chocolat au lait is a ready-to-eat breakfast cereal belonging to the Breakfast cereals group of the Cereals and potatoes PNNS category. It carries a Nutri-Score of D and is classified in NOVA group 4, delivering 410 kcal per 100 g, 22 g of sugars, 5.4 g of fat (3.1 g saturated), 0.69 g of salt, 4.8 g of fiber and 7.9 g of protein. While the mix of rice, whole wheat and barley provides whole‑grain fiber, the product also contains high added sugars, dairy and gluten allergens, and uses emulsifiers E322 (lecithins) and E471, marking it as an ultra‑processed cereal.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal410 kcal

Fat5.4 g

Saturated Fat3.1 g

Carbohydrates80 g

Sugars22 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average breakfast cereal, this product contains considerably more sugars (22 g vs 14 g) and carbohydrates (80 g vs 64 g), slightly less fat (5.4 g vs 9 g) and salt (0.69 g vs 1.8 g), but also lower fiber (4.8 g vs 8.3 g) and protein (7.9 g vs 10.2 g), resulting in a higher energy content (410 kcal vs 389 kcal).

Ingredients

Céréales [riz 46%, BLE complet 25%, ORGE 6.9% ], copeaux de chocolat au LAIT 14% (sucre, pâte de cacao, beurre de cacao, LAIT entier en poudre, LAIT ÉCRÉMÉ en poudre, émulsifiant : lécithines de tournesol, arôme naturel de vanille), sucre, farine complète de BLE, sel, farine d'ORGE MALTÉE, émulsifiant : mono - et diglycérides d'acides gras. Traces éventuelles de soja et fruits à coque

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