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

NOVA 4 includes foods made mostly from industrial ingredients and containing additives; Crunchy lists the additives E306 (tocopherol-rich extract), E322 (lecithins) and the sweetener E965/E965ii (maltitol syrup), all of which are typical of highly processed formulations.

How does the sugar and salt content in Crunchy affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 5 g of sugars per 100 g, Crunchy provides a moderate amount of carbohydrate that can fit into a controlled‑carb plan for diabetics, while its very low salt level (0.1 g) makes it suitable for hypertension, but the presence of any added sweetener may still require monitoring.

Is Crunchy suitable for a vegan, gluten‑free, or other strict diet?

Crunchy is vegan because all listed ingredients are plant‑based, but it contains oat and wheat flours, so it is not gluten‑free, and it includes traces of soy, milk and nuts, which may be problematic for those with respective allergies.

Carrefour • 500 g

Crunchy

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Crunchy is a plant-based breakfast cereal belonging to the “breakfast cereals” group, offering a mix of oat flakes, sunflower oil, maltitol sweetener and freeze-dried red fruits. It carries a Nutri-Score of A and is classified in NOVA 4, indicating an ultra-processed product that nonetheless provides 14 g of fiber and 11 g of protein per 100 g while containing only 5 g of sugars and 0.1 g of salt. However, it is relatively high in total fat (15 g/100 g), includes gluten, wheat flour and several additives (E306, E322, E965/E965ii), and may contain traces of soy, milk and nuts, which are important considerations for sensitive consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

moderate

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal428 kcal

Fat15 g

Saturated Fat2.9 g

Carbohydrates57 g

Sugars5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average breakfast cereal, Crunchy contains far less sugar (5 g vs 14.1 g) and salt (0.1 g vs 1.77 g) but considerably more fat (15 g vs 9 g), while delivering double the fiber (14 g vs 8.3 g).

Ingredients

Flocons d'_avoine_ 64,2%, fructo oligosaccharides, huile de tournesol, édulcorant : sirop de maltitol, maïs 5,1%, farine de _blé_ 4,2%, farine d'_avoine_, fruits rouges lyophilisés 3% (fraise, cerise, framboise), noix de coco en poudre, extrait de malt d'_orge_, arôme, sel, émulsifiant : lécithines, antioxydant : extrait riche en tocophérols. Peut contenir des traces de soja, de lait et de fruits à coque.

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