Why is Crousty 5 Fruits classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The cereal is classified as NOVA 4 because its formulation combines refined oat flakes, added sugars, dried fruit pieces and flavorings that are produced through multiple industrial steps; although the label reports zero listed additives, the product includes added sugars, natural flavorings and a sulphite preservative (sulphur dioxide) used on the dried apple, which are considered processing‑related ingredients.

How does the high sugar content in Crousty 5 Fruits affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 25 g of sugars per 100 g, the cereal can cause rapid spikes in blood glucose, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control, while its very low salt (0.03 g) is not a concern for hypertension, but the overall high carbohydrate load may still impact blood pressure indirectly.

Is the oat flour in Crousty 5 Fruits a concern for people with gluten intolerance?

Yes; both the oat flakes and oat flour are declared to contain gluten, and the product also includes barley malt extract, so it is not safe for individuals with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.

Auchan • 450 g

Crousty 5 Fruits

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Crousty 5 Fruits is a plant‑based breakfast cereal belonging to the "Cereals and potatoes" group, marketed by Auchan and packed in a recyclable plastic bag. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and falls into the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category, reflecting its high levels of added sugars (25 g) and saturated fat (6 g) together with a moderate energy value of 428 kcal per 100 g. While it provides 5.3 g of dietary fiber and is labelled as a source of fiber, it also contains gluten, traces of milk and sulfites, which may be problematic for sensitive consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal428 kcal

Fat15 g

Saturated Fat6 g

Carbohydrates64 g

Sugars25 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average breakfast cereal, Crousty 5 Fruits delivers almost double the sugar (25 g vs 14 g), markedly more total fat (15 g vs 9 g) and saturated fat (6 g vs 2.5 g), while offering far less salt (0.03 g vs 1.77 g) and a slightly higher calorie count.

Ingredients

Flocons d’avoine (contient gluten) 35%, sucre, raisins secs 14%, farine d'avoine (contient gluten) 9,6%, banane séchée Sucrée 5% (banane, huile de noix de coco, sucre, arôme naturel), de colza, noix de coco 4%, riz croustillant 3,8% [farine de riz, Sucre, extrait de malt d'orge (contient gluten)], canneberges séchées et sucrées 2% (canneberges, sucre, huile de tournesol), pomme Séchée 2% (pomme, conservateur : dioxyde de souffre), noix de coco desséchée, arôme naturel.

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