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

It is made from refined cereal flours, a hazelnut‑cocoa spread, and chocolate powder that are combined and extruded, a manufacturing process typical of ultra‑processed foods; the only listed additive is E322, sunflower lecithin, used as an emulsifier.

How does the high sugar and moderate salt content affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

The 36 g of sugar per 100 g can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for tight diabetic control, while the 0.46 g of salt adds to sodium intake but is lower than many cereals; nevertheless, frequent consumption could contribute to elevated blood pressure for hypertensive individuals.

Is the hazelnut ingredient a concern for people with nut allergies?

Yes, the product contains 16 % hazelnuts, a tree nut allergen, and is labeled with a nut allergen warning, so it should be avoided by anyone with a hazelnut or broader tree‑nut allergy.

Elibio • 375 g

Céréales Chocolat Fourrées Pâte à tartiner

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Chocolate coated breakfast cereal with hazelnut spread belongs to the Cereals and potatoes family and is classified as a breakfast cereal. It carries a Nutri-Score of E and is placed in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 group; per 100 g it contains 36 g of sugar, 14 g of fat (6.5 g saturated), 0.46 g of salt, 5.5 g of fiber and allergens such as gluten, milk and nuts. Although it provides some fiber and 16 % hazelnuts and is certified organic with no palm oil, the high sugar level and processed nature make it more of an occasional indulgence than a daily staple.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal442 kcal

Fat14 g

Saturated Fat6.5 g

Carbohydrates68 g

Sugars36 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average breakfast cereal, this product contains roughly three times more sugar (36 g vs 14 g) and about 60 % more fat (14 g vs 9 g), while its salt content is lower than the average (0.46 g vs 1.8 g).

Ingredients

Céréales* (44%) [farine de riz*, semoule de blé complet*], pâte à tartiner à la noisette et au cacao* (35%) [sucre*, noisettes* (16%), huile de coco*, poudre de lait écrémé*, huile de tournesol*, poudre de cacao maigre* (7%), émulsifiant : lécithine de tournesol*], chocolat en poudre* (14,8%) [sucre de canne*, cacao en poudre*], son de blé*, sucre de canne*, sel. *Ingrédients issus de l'Agriculturo Dial Dout contenir

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