Why is Auchan cereals coeur chocolat au lait classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is classified as NOVA 4 because it is made from refined rice, wheat and oat flours, includes added sugars, a milk‑based chocolate coating and several processing aids such as caramel colour (E160), a tocopherol‑rich antioxidant (E306) and lecithin emulsifier (E322).

How does the high sugar and moderate salt content of this cereal affect people with diabetes or high blood pressure?

The 28 g of sugar per 100 g can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for tight diabetic control, while the 0.6 g of salt, although below the category average, still adds to daily sodium intake and may be a concern for hypertension if consumed in large portions.

Is this cereal suitable for vegan or gluten‑free diets?

No; the product contains wheat flour and whole‑wheat flour, which provide gluten, and its chocolate coating includes milk powder and whole‑milk powder, so it is neither vegan nor gluten‑free.

Auchan • 0.4 kg

Coeur chocolat au lait

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Auchan cereals coeur chocolat au lait are packaged breakfast cereals belonging to the cereals and potatoes group, marketed in France. They carry a Nutri‑Score of D and are classified in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category, reflecting the presence of added sugars, refined flours, milk‑derived ingredients and several additives (E160, E306, E322). While they provide 6.3 g of fiber per 100 g and moderate fat, the product is high in sugar (28 g), contains gluten and milk allergens, and its overall nutrient profile is less balanced than many other breakfast cereals.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal425 kcal

Fat12 g

Saturated Fat2.8 g

Carbohydrates70 g

Sugars28 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average breakfast cereal (14.1 g sugars, 9 g fat, 1.8 g salt, 8.3 g fiber per 100 g), this cereal contains double the sugar, about 35 % more fat, lower salt, and less fiber.

Ingredients

Céréales 59% (semoule de riz, farine de BLÉ, farine d'AVOINE, farine complète de BLÉ), fourrage au chocolat au LAIT 35% [sucre, huile de tournesol, chocolat au LAIT 5,2% (pâte de cacao, LAIT entier en poudre, cacao maigre en poudre, sucre), LAIT écrémé en poudre, cacao maigre en poudre, lactosérum en poudre (LAIT), émulsifiant : lécithines, arôme naturel de vanille, antioxydant : extrait riche en tocophérols], sucre, inuline (fibre soluble), colorant : caroténoïdes, sel, antioxydant : extrait riche en tocophérols. Traces éventuelles de soja, de fruits à coque et d'autres céréales contenant du gluten.

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