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

NOVA 4 includes foods made mostly from industrial formulations with added flavors, colors, sweeteners and preservatives; Cereales croquantes contains added sugars, caramel with milk and butterfat, a preservative (E202, potassium sorbate) and a gelling agent (pectin, E440), all of which place it in this category.

How does the high sugar content in Cereales croquantes affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

With 25 g of sugar per 100 g, the cereal can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for tight diabetic control unless portioned carefully. The low salt level (0.35 g) is not a major concern for hypertension, but the overall high sugar outweighs the modest salt benefit.

Is the presence of milk and gluten in Cereales croquantes a concern for people with allergies or intolerances?

Yes. The cereal contains wheat flour (gluten) and caramel that includes milk concentrate, so it is not safe for individuals with celiac disease, gluten sensitivity, or milk allergy. Consumers with these conditions should avoid this product.

Marque Repère • 400 g

Cereales croquantes

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Cereales croquantes is a plant‑based breakfast cereal belonging to the cereals and potatoes family, specifically the breakfast cereals group. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified as NOVA 4 ultra‑processed, with 25 g of sugars, 0.35 g of salt and 4.5 g of fat per 100 g, while providing 6.2 g of fiber and 9 g of protein. The product offers whole‑wheat and corn bases and a modest fiber content, but the high sugar load, presence of milk and gluten allergens, and the use of additives such as E202 (potassium sorbate) and pectin may be concerns for health‑conscious consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal389 kcal

Fat4.5 g

Saturated Fat1 g

Carbohydrates75 g

Sugars25 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average breakfast cereal, this product contains markedly more sugar (25 g vs 14 g per 100 g) while its fat, salt, fiber and protein levels are all below the category averages.

Ingredients

Farine de blé complet 37,9 %, farine de blé 22,4%, sucre, semoule de mais 13,8 %, caramel 5,1 % (lait concentré sucré écrémé, sucre, sirop de glucose, eau, beurre concentré, gélifiant : pectines, sel, conservateur : E202, arôme naturel), chocolat en poudre 4,4 % (sucre, cacao en poudre), huile de tournesol, sel, cacao en poudre, arôme naturel de cacao, arôme naturel.

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