Why is Crunchy 5 fruits secs classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The NOVA system labels foods that contain industrial formulations with refined grains, added sugars, oils, flavorings and stabilisers as ultra-processed; this muesli includes refined oat and wheat flakes, added sugar, sunflower oil, caramel, flavorings and one listed additive, E306 (tocopherol antioxidant), which place it in NOVA 4.

How does the high sugar and saturated-fat content of this product affect diabetic or hypertensive diets?

With 21 g of sugar per 100 g, the cereal can cause rapid blood-glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control, and its 7.2 g of saturated fat contributes to elevated LDL cholesterol, while the low salt (0.08 g) is not a major concern for hypertension but the overall calorie density (about 445 kcal per 100 g) may impact weight management.

Is Crunchy 5 fruits secs suitable for vegan, gluten-free, or dairy-free diets?

No; the cereal contains gluten from oat and wheat flakes and may have traces of milk, so it is neither gluten-free nor dairy-free, and because of the dairy-derived trace allergens it is not considered vegan.

Carrefour • 500 g

Crunchy 5 fruits secs

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Crunchy 5 fruits secs is a plant-based breakfast cereal that falls under the 'Cereals and potatoes' food group, specifically the 'Breakfast cereals' category. It provides 8.2 g of dietary fiber per 100 g and contains about 25% dried fruits, delivering natural fruit flavors and some vitamins. However, it is classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4), carries a Nutri-Score of D, contains high levels of sugar (21 g) and saturated fat (7.2 g), and includes gluten, milk traces and other allergens.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal444 kcal

Fat16 g

Saturated Fat7.2 g

Carbohydrates62 g

Sugars21 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average breakfast cereal (14.1 g sugar, 8.97 g fat, 2.5 g saturated fat, 1.77 g salt per 100 g), this muesli has 21 g sugar (~50% more), 7.2 g saturated fat (almost three times higher) while its salt (0.08 g) is far lower and its fiber (8.2 g) matches the norm.

Ingredients

Flocons d'_avoine_ 44%, flocons de _blé_ 10,3%, sucre, raisins secs 9,2% (raisins 9,1%, huile de tournesol), huile de tournesol (huile de tournesol, antioxydant : extrait riche en tocophérols), noix de coco en lamelles 6,5%, bananes sucrées aromatisées 6,5% (bananes 4,2%, huile de coco, sucre, arôme), farine de _blé_ 5,4%, canneberges séchées sucrées 1,7% (canneberges 0,9%, sucre, huile de tournesol), sirop de glucose, pommes séchées 1,4%, semoule de riz 1,1%, noix de coco en poudre 0,4%,arôme, caramel (sucre, eau), sel, farine de malt de _blé_, sucre en poudre caramélisé. Peut contenir des traces d'autres céréales contenant du gluten, de soja, de produits laitiers et de fruits à coque.

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