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

It is deemed ultra-processed because the formulation includes added sugars, glucose syrup, refined sunflower oil, dried fruit with sugar, banana chips with coconut oil and natural flavour, and three listed food additives – E300 (ascorbic acid), E306 (tocopherol-rich extract) and E330 (citric acid).

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

The 24.9 g of sugars per 100 g gives a high glycemic load that can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for most diabetic meal plans, while the 0.57 g of salt is lower than typical cereals but still contributes to daily sodium intake, so it should be consumed cautiously by people monitoring blood pressure.

Is the presence of gluten and tree nuts in Muesli Crunchy a concern for people with celiac disease or nut allergies?

Yes; the oat flakes contain wheat flour (6 % whole‑wheat and 2 % wheat) and the product lists gluten among its allergens, and it also contains almonds and hazelnuts as well as possible traces of other nuts and peanuts, so it is not safe for those with gluten intolerance or nut allergies.

Lidl • 500 g

Muesli crunchy

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Muesli Crunchy is a ready-to-eat breakfast cereal composed mainly of whole-grain oat flakes and enriched with raisins, cranberries, almonds, hazelnuts, banana chips, apple pieces, coconut and sweeteners. It belongs to the "Cereals and potatoes" PNNS group, carries a Nutri-Score of D and is classified as NOVA 4 ultra-processed, delivering 447 kcal, 17.7 g of fat (2.8 g saturated), 24.9 g of sugars, 0.57 g of salt and 6.9 g of fiber per 100 g. The product provides whole‑grain fiber and modest protein, but the high sugar level, added glucose syrup and the presence of three additives (E300, E306, E330) limit its overall nutritional quality.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal447 kcal

Fat17.7 g

Saturated Fat2.8 g

Carbohydrates59.9 g

Sugars24.9 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average breakfast cereal, this muesli contains roughly 75 % more sugar (24.9 g vs 14.1 g), almost double the fat (17.7 g vs 9.0 g), slightly lower fiber (6.9 g vs 8.3 g) and protein (8.6 g vs 10.2 g), while its salt is well below the typical 1.8 g per 100 g.

Ingredients

47% flocons d'avoine complète, sucre, 10,5% raisins sultanines à l'huile (raisins sultanines, huile de tournesol), huile de tournesol, farine (6% blé complet, 2% blé), 4% canneberge sucrée et séchée (canneberge séchée, sucre, huile de tournesol), 3% amande, 2,5% morceaux de noisette grillés, sirop de glucose, 1% chips de banane cuites (banane, huile de noix de coco, sucre, arôme naturel de banane), 1% morceaux de pomme séchés (morceaux de pomme séchés, antioxydants: acide citrique, acide ascorbique), 1% noix de coco râpée, mélasse, sel, extrait de malt d'orge, cannelle, antioxydant: extrait riche en tocopherols. Traces éventuelles d'autres céréales contenant du gluten, d'autres fruits à coque, d'arachides et de lait. Ce produit est conditionné selon son poids et non selon son volume. Les variations de la hauteur de remplissage sont dues au transport.

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