Why is Muesli amande, noisette et noix de coco classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product undergoes multiple processing steps such as flaking, puffing, toasting and mixing of several grain bases, and it includes added sugars (cane sugar, glucose syrup, caramelised sugar) and honey, which push it into the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category. The only listed additive is E306, a tocopherol‑rich antioxidant extracted from sunflower oil, used to protect the oil from oxidation.

How does the low sugar and salt content in this muesli affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With only 2.3 g of sugars and 0.01 g of salt per 100 g, the cereal is far below typical breakfast‑cereal averages, making it a comparatively safer choice for people managing blood glucose or blood pressure. However, its relatively high fat (12.7 g) and energy (405 kcal) mean portion control remains important for overall calorie management.

Is this muesli suitable for vegan or gluten‑free consumers?

No. The formulation contains wheat and barley flours, which provide gluten, and honey, an animal‑derived sweetener, so it does not meet vegan or gluten‑free standards. It is appropriate for vegetarians who can tolerate gluten and nuts.

Jardin Bio • 375 g

Muesli amande, noisette et noix de coco

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Muesli amande, noisette et noix de coco is an organic French breakfast cereal made from barley, wheat, oat flakes and toasted coconut, enriched with almonds and hazelnuts. It carries a Nutri‑Score of A, offers 12.1 g of fiber and 9.4 g of protein per 100 g, while keeping sugars at 2.3 g and salt at 0.01 g, but it also contains 12.7 g of fat (including 3.6 g saturated) and added sugars, placing it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category. Allergens include gluten, nuts and oats, and the presence of honey means it is not vegan, although the product is certified organic and sourced in France.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal405 kcal

Fat12.7 g

Saturated Fat3.6 g

Carbohydrates57.1 g

Sugars2.3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average breakfast cereal (14.13 g sugars, 8.97 g fat, 2.5 g saturated fat, 1.77 g salt per 100 g), this muesli has markedly lower sugar and salt, but higher total and saturated fat.

Ingredients

Flocons d'_orge_*, flocons de _blé_*, croustillants de céréales* [flocons d'_avoine_*, flocons de _blé_*, flocons d'_orge_*, sucre de canne*, huile de tournesol* (antioxydant : extrait riche en tocophérols), riz soufflé* (farine de riz*, farine de _blé_*, sucre de canne*, extrait de _malt d'orge_*), lamelles de noix de coco*, sirop de glucose*, farine de _blé_*, farine de riz*, amidon de _blé_*, miel*, _malt d'orge_*, gluten de _blé_ *, arôme naturel de vanille*, sucre caramélisé*], _amandes_* 8% (entières et en bâtonnets), _noisettes_* 8% (entières et brisures), noix de coco* toastée en lamelles 4%. *Produits issus de l'agriculture biologique

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