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

Croc'Choc is made from refined sugars, vegetable oils, isolated cocoa powder, powdered milk and multiple flavoring and texturizing agents, which are typical of ultra‑processed foods; its label lists the colorant E160a and the emulsifier E322 (sunflower lecithin) as the main additives.

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

The 31.8 g of sugars per 100 g can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for tight diabetic control, while the 0.32 g of salt contributes to sodium intake and may aggravate hypertension if consumed regularly.

Is the hazelnut ingredient in Croc'Choc a concern for individuals with nut allergies?

Yes, the cereal contains hazelnuts (16 % of the spread) and lists nuts as a declared allergen, so it poses a clear risk for anyone with a hazelnut or tree‑nut allergy, and cross‑contamination with other nuts is also possible.

Lucien Georgelin • 375 g e

Céréales croc'choc

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Céréales croc'choc is a French-made breakfast cereal that combines a hazelnut-based chocolate spread with rice semolina, whole-grain wheat and oat flakes, and is marketed as a vitamin-enriched cereal. With a Nutri-Score of D and a NOVA 4 classification, it delivers 442 kcal per 100 g, 14.4 g of fat, 31.8 g of sugars and 0.32 g of salt, offering notable fiber (5.1 g) and B‑vitamins but falling short on protein and containing more sugar than most breakfast cereals. The product contains gluten, milk powder, hazelnuts and traces of soy, includes additives such as the colorant E160a and the emulsifier E322, and therefore is not suitable for vegan or nut‑free diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal442 kcal

Fat14.4 g

Saturated Fat1.3 g

Carbohydrates67 g

Sugars31.8 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average breakfast cereal, Croc'Choc provides roughly double the sugar (31.8 g vs 14.2 g) and about 60 % more fat (14.4 g vs 9.1 g) while delivering lower fiber (5.1 g vs 8.3 g), less protein (8.6 g vs 10.2 g) and a higher energy content (442 kcal vs 389 kcal).

Ingredients

Pâte à tartiner (40%) [sucre, huile de colza, noisette de France (16%), poudre de lait écrémé, poudre de cacao maigre (7%), émulsifiant : lecithine de tournesol], semoule de riz (22,2%), semoule de blé complet (13.6%), sucre, flocons d'avoine, farine de blé, colorant: E160a, sel. Blé et avoine : origine France. Poudre de cacao : origine Afrique de l'Ouest. Contient gluten, lait et noisettes. Traces éventuelles de fruits à coque et de soja.

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