Why is Muesli croustillant au chocolat classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product combines multiple processed ingredients such as chocolate flakes, crisped cereals and added oils, and it includes three additives: lecithin (E322/E322i), arabic gum (E414) and shellac (E904), which places it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the high sugar content in this product affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 31 g of sugar per 100 g, the muesli can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for uncontrolled diabetes, while its modest 0.5 g of salt is lower than typical cereals, so it does not significantly aggravate hypertension but the overall calorie load may still impact weight management.

Is the presence of hazelnuts and almonds in this muesli a concern for people with nut allergies?

Yes, the product lists hazelnuts and almonds (tree nuts) as ingredients and flags them as allergens, so individuals allergic to tree nuts should avoid it.

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Muesli croustillant au chocolat

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Muesli croustillant au chocolat is a plant‑based breakfast cereal from France, sold in a 1 liter glass jar. Per 100 g it provides 467 kcal, with 31 g of sugars and 19 g of fat, which is considerably higher than average breakfast cereals, while its protein (8 g) and salt (0.5 g) are modest. It is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), contains three food additives including the non‑vegan glazing agent E904, lists gluten, peanuts, tree nuts and honey as allergens, and carries an Eco‑Score of B.

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Carbohydrates63 g

Fruits & Vegetables0 %

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average breakfast cereal, this chocolate muesli contains more than double the sugar (31 g vs 14.1 g) and about twice the fat (19 g vs 9 g), while its salt level is roughly one‑third of the typical 1.8 g.

Ingredients

Flocons d'AVOINE 40,6%, sucre, flocons de chocolat 12% [sucre, pâte de cacao, poudre de cacao maigre, beurre de cacao, agent d'enrobage (gomme arabique, gomme-laque), lécithine de colza], céréales croustillantes 8% (farine de riz, sucre, ORGE, AVOINE, SEIGLE, farine de BLE, extrait de malt d'ORGE, sel), huile de tournesol, flocons de noix de coco, farines complètes (BLE, SEIGLE), NOISETTES grillées, AMANDES effilées, poudre de cacao maigre, germe de BLE, miel, chocolat en poudre (sucre , pâte de cacao, poudre de cacao maigre, arôme naturel de vanille), sel.

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