Why is Boules de céréales au chocolat classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The cereal is made by extrusion and includes several industrial ingredients such as glucose syrup, cocoa powder, and a flavoring compound; these processing steps and added flavoring qualify it as ultra-processed even though no numbered additives are listed on the label.

How does the high sugar and moderate salt content of this cereal affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

The 24 g of sugar per 100 g can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control, while the 0.43 g of salt contributes to daily sodium intake and may raise blood pressure in hypertensive individuals, so consumption should be limited.

Is Boules de céréales au chocolat suitable for vegan, gluten‑free or keto diets?

All listed ingredients are plant‑based, so the product is vegan, but it contains whole‑wheat flour and therefore is not gluten‑free, and its high carbohydrate (73 g) and sugar levels make it incompatible with a keto diet.

Eco+ • 750 g

Boules de céréales au chocolat

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Boules de céréales au chocolat are chocolate-flavored puffed cereal balls made from whole-wheat flour, cornmeal and cocoa, classified in the PNNS groups "Cereals and potatoes" and "Breakfast cereals." The product carries a Nutri-Score of C and falls in NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra-processed item with moderate fat (3.2 g per 100 g), low saturated fat (1.1 g) and a decent protein content (9.7 g), together with 6.4 g of fiber. However, it contains a high amount of sugars (24 g) and a moderate level of salt (0.43 g), includes gluten, and uses flavoring and glucose syrup, which may be concerns for diabetics, hypertensive individuals or those avoiding additives.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal372 kcal

Fat3.2 g

Saturated Fat1.1 g

Carbohydrates73 g

Sugars24 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average breakfast cereal, this product has much higher sugar (24 g vs 14.13 g), lower fat (3.2 g vs 8.97 g) and saturated fat (1.1 g vs 2.5 g), lower salt (0.43 g vs 1.77 g), and less fiber (6.4 g vs 8.26 g).

Ingredients

Farine complète de blé 48%, semoule de maïs 31%, sucre, chocolat en poudre 11% (sucre, cacao en poudre), sirop de glucose, sel, huile de tournesol, cacao maigre en poudre, arôme

84%

35%

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