Why is Filled cereals classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The cereal is made by extrusion and coating processes that add refined sugar, vegetable oils, hazelnut paste, and flavorings; it also includes the additives E160 (carotenoid colour), E322 (sunflower lecithin emulsifier) and natural flavorings, which together place it in the NOVA 4 ultra‑processed category.

How does the high sugar and moderate salt content in this cereal affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

With 28 g of sugar per 100 g, the cereal can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for tight diabetic control, while the 0.56 g of salt contributes to sodium intake and may elevate blood pressure in hypertensive individuals.

Based on the ingredient list, is this cereal suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or nut‑free diets?

The product contains wheat flour and wheat bran, so it is not gluten‑free, and includes hazelnut paste, making it unsuitable for nut‑free diets; most other ingredients are plant‑based, but the sugar may be processed with bone char, so vegan status cannot be guaranteed.

P'tit Déli • 450 g

Céréales fourrées

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Filled cereals are a plant‑based breakfast cereal belonging to the Cereals and potatoes group, specifically the breakfast cereals sub‑category. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified as NOVA 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature, with 28 g of sugar, 17 g of fat (of which only 1.6 g is saturated) and 0.56 g of salt per 100 g. While it provides 5.1 g of fiber and 6.9 g of protein, the high sugar level and modest fiber make it less suitable for low‑sugar or high‑protein diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal462 kcal

Fat17 g

Saturated Fat1.6 g

Carbohydrates67 g

Sugars28 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average breakfast cereal, this product contains roughly double the sugar (28 g vs 14 g) and almost twice the total fat (17 g vs 9 g), yet it has lower saturated fat, salt and fiber.

Ingredients

Sucre, farine d'avoine complète 19 %, farine de blé 15 %, huile de tournesol, farine de riz 11 %, pâte de noisettes 4 %, son de blé, amidon de maïs, maltodex - trines, cacao maigre en poudre 1,8 %, colorant: caroténoïdes, sel, arômes naturels, émulsifiant : lécithines (tournesol)

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