Why is Boules De CÉRÉALES classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is made by industrial extrusion and contains added ingredients such as sugar, glucose syrup and a flavoring agent, which are hallmarks of ultra‑processed foods. While the label lists zero formal additives, the flavoring and sweeteners are considered processing aids that contribute to its NOVA 4 status.

How does the sugar content in this product affect a diabetic diet?

With 24 g of sugars per 100 g, the cereal delivers a rapid rise in blood glucose, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic meal plans that require low‑sugar or low‑glycemic‑index foods.

Based on the ingredients, is this product suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free diets?

No. It contains wheat flour (gluten) and may have traces of milk, so it is not gluten‑free or vegan. The high carbohydrate (73 g) and sugar levels make it unsuitable for a keto diet, and the presence of an unspecified flavoring means halal compliance cannot be assured.

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Boules De CÉRÉALES

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Boules De CÉRÉALES are chocolate‑flavored extruded cereal balls made in France, belonging to the plant‑based breakfast cereal family (PNNS groups: Cereals and potatoes, Breakfast cereals). They carry a Nutri‑Score of C and are classified in NOVA group 4, reflecting an ultra‑processed product with added sugars, glucose syrup and flavorings. At 372 kcal per 100 g they provide 9.7 g of protein and 6.4 g of fiber, but also contain 24 g of sugars and 0.43 g of salt, a nutritional profile that is high in sugar and moderate in salt despite moderate fat.

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 profile (14.1 g sugars, 8.97 g fat, 2.5 g saturated fat, 1.77 g salt, 389 kcal, 8.26 g fiber, 63.9 g carbs, 10.15 g protein per 100 g), Boules De CÉRÉALES are lower in fat, saturated fat, salt and calories but markedly higher in sugars and lower in fiber and protein.

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. Peut contenir des traces de soja, de lait et de fruits à coque.

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750 g