Why is Krounchy chocolat classified as moderately processed (NOVA 3) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product falls into NOVA group 3 because its ingredients are mainly refined grains, added sugars and oils, which involve processing steps such as heating and mixing, but it does not contain any listed food additives, so the additive count is zero.

How does the sugar content in Krounchy chocolat affect a diabetic diet?

With 18 g of sugars per 100 g, the cereal can cause a rapid rise in blood glucose and should be limited or combined with protein and fiber‑rich foods by people managing diabetes to avoid spikes.

Is Krounchy chocolat suitable for a vegan or gluten‑free diet?

The cereal is not vegan because some chocolate components may contain milk, and it is not gluten‑free because it contains wheat, barley, rye and oats, all of which provide gluten.

Grillon d'Or • 5 kg

Krounchy chocolat

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Krounchy chocolat is a crunchy chocolate‑flavored muesli made from whole‑grain oat flakes, wheat, barley, rye and includes chocolate pieces, sugar and sunflower oil, packaged in a 5 kg bag and certified organic and made in France. Per 100 g it provides 425 kcal, 15 g fat (2.6 g saturated), 68 g carbohydrates (18 g sugars), 9 g protein, 7.6 g fiber and only 0.01 g salt, giving it a Nutri‑Score of C and placing it in NOVA group 3, which denotes a moderately processed cereal in the "Cereals and potatoes" family. The product is high in fiber and whole‑grain content and contains no palm oil, but it is relatively high in sugar and calories, offers modest protein, and lists allergens such as gluten, nuts and oats with possible traces of milk, peanuts, sesame and soy.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal425 kcal

Fat15 g

Saturated Fat2.6 g

Carbohydrates68 g

Sugars18 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average breakfast‑cereal, Krounchy chocolat contains notably more sugar (18 g vs 14.1 g) and fat (15 g vs 9 g) per 100 g, while its salt level is far lower (0.01 g vs 1.77 g).

Ingredients

Flocons d'_avoine_ complets - 42%, sucre de canne complet, huile de tournesol, soufflettes au chocolat - 7,8% (riz, sucre de cạnne, poudre de cacao dégraissé, _ble_ complet, _avoine_ complète - 0,3%, _orge_ complète, pepites de chocolat - 0,1% (pâte de cacao, sucre de canne, beurre de cacao, extrait de vanille), sirop de malt d'_orge_ déstrydraté, poudre de cacao, vanille), sirop de riz, farine de _blé_, flocons de _blé_ complets, flocons de _seigle_ complets, flocons d'_orge_ complets, _amandes_ toastées, pétales de maïs, morceaux de chocolat noir - 3,4% (masse de cacao, sucre de canne, beurre de cacao)

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