Why is Pépites croustillantes éclats de chocolat noir classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is labelled NOVA 4 because its formulation relies on refined grains, added sugars, flavorings and several industrial additives; the label lists E306 (rich tocopherol extract), E322 and E322i (lecithins from sunflower), and E471 (mono‑ and diglycerides of fatty acids) as the primary processing aids.

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

With 20 g of sugar per 100 g, the cereal can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control, and although its salt is modest, the overall high carbohydrate load does not support a low‑sodium, heart‑healthy plan for hypertensive individuals.

Is this cereal suitable for a vegan or gluten‑free diet?

All listed ingredients are plant‑based, so the product is vegan, but it contains wheat flour and oat flakes that provide gluten, meaning it is not appropriate for a gluten‑free diet.

Monoprix • 500 g

Pépites croustillantes éclats de chocolat noir

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Pépites croustillantes éclats de chocolat noir is a plant‑based breakfast cereal classified in the PNNS groups "Cereals and potatoes" and "Breakfast cereals," delivering 430 kcal per 100 g with high sugar (20 g) and fat (14 g) levels that exceed typical cereal averages. The product is an ultra‑processed NOVA 4 item and contains additives such as E306 (tocopherol extract), E322/E322i (lecithins) and E471 (mono‑ and diglycerides), while allergens include gluten and possible traces of peanuts, soy, milk, nuts and sesame. Its Nutri‑Score is D, indicating lower nutritional quality, but it achieves a B Eco‑Score, reflecting a relatively favorable environmental impact.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal460 kcal

Fat17 g

Saturated Fat5 g

Carbohydrates65 g

Sugars21 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average breakfast cereal, this product contains considerably more sugar (20 g vs 14.13 g) and fat (14 g vs 8.97 g), while its salt level is lower (0.48 g vs 1.77 g).

Ingredients

Céréales (66%) [flocons d'AVOINE, flocons de BLÉ, farine de BLÉ, céréales extrudées (farine de riz, farine de BLÉ, sucre, farine de MALT de BLÉ, sel, sucre caramélisé en poudre), pétales de maïs (maïs, sucre, extrait de MALT D'ORGE, sel, émulsifiant : mono - et diglycérides d'acides gras)] - carrés de chocolat noir (15%) (pâte de cacao, sucre, émulsifiant : lécithines de tournesol, arôme) - sucre - huile de tournesol (huile de tournesol, antioxydant : extrait riche en tocophérols) - sirop de glucose - noix de coco en poudre - sel - arôme - caramel (sucre, eau). Traces d'ARACHIDE, SOJA, LAIT, FRUITS À COQUE et GRAINES DE SÉSAME.

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