Why is the Dry Cereal/Vegetable Mix classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is made from multiple processed ingredients such as durum wheat semolina, dehydrated legumes, flaked soy and oil‑treated vegetables, and undergoes steps like drying, flaking and flavoring, which place it in NOVA 4. The only listed additive is a natural flavoring component that includes rosemary extract (E392) as an antioxidant.

How does the salt content in this cereal mix affect a hypertension‑prone diet?

At 1.6 g of salt per 100 g, the product provides about 40 % of the daily recommended maximum for an adult, so regular consumption could push total sodium intake above advised limits and should be limited for people managing high blood pressure.

Is the soy present in this product a concern for people with soy allergy or for those avoiding soy for dietary reasons?

Yes, the mix contains soy flakes, which are a declared allergen and must be avoided by anyone with a soy allergy. Additionally, vegans and those restricting soy for dietary preferences may choose alternative products, as soy contributes both protein and fat to the formulation.

Marque Repère, Comptoir du Grain • 330 g

Mélange céréales/légumes sec

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

The Dry Cereal/Vegetable Mix is a plant‑based cereal product belonging to the Cereals and Potatoes (Cereals) family. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified in NOVA group 4, containing 4.1 g of fat, 5.5 g of sugars, 1.6 g of salt and 9.3 g of fiber per 100 g, with a protein content of 16 g. While its high fiber and protein are beneficial, the product is ultra‑processed, includes several allergens (gluten, soy, lupin) and has a relatively high salt level.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

moderate

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal360 kcal

Fat4.1 g

Saturated Fat0.6 g

Carbohydrates60 g

Sugars5.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for cereal mixes, this product contains less sugar (5.5 g vs 9 g), less fat (4.1 g vs 6.9 g) and less salt (1.6 g vs 2.96 g), while its energy is slightly higher at about 360 kcal per 100 g.

Ingredients

Semoule de blé dur 71%, lentilles vertes précuites 6,2%, arômes naturels, flocons de soja, carottes déshydratées 3,5%, petits pois déshydratés 2,8%, oignons rissolés déshydratés (oignons, huile de tournesol, antioxydant : extraits de romarin), huile de colza, oignons déshydratés, flocons d'orge 1%, flocons d'avoine 1%, poireaux déshydratés 0,5%. Traces de céleri.

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