Why is EDEKA Kölln Crunchy Chocolate Muesli classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is placed in NOVA 4 because the formulation includes added sugars, palm oil, an emulsifier (lecithin) and a natural flavor that contains milk, all of which are characteristic of ultra‑processed foods.

How does the high sugar and saturated‑fat content of this muesli affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

With 22 g of sugars per 100 g, the cereal can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for tight diabetic control, and its 5.5 g saturated fat contributes to cardiovascular risk, which may aggravate hypertension despite the low salt level.

Is this muesli suitable for vegan, gluten‑free or nut‑free diets?

No; the product contains wheat flour and whole‑grain wheat flakes (gluten), hazelnut pieces (tree nuts) and a natural flavor that includes milk, so it is not vegan, gluten‑free nor safe for those with nut allergies.

Kölln, EDEKA Müsli Kölln • 500g

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Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

The EDEKA Kölln Crunchy Chocolate Muesli is a plant‑based breakfast cereal classified in the “cereals and potatoes” PNNS group, offering 444 kcal, 16 g fat (5.5 g saturated) and 22 g sugars per 100 g. It receives a Nutri‑Score of D and belongs to the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category, reflecting the presence of added sugars, palm oil, lecithin emulsifier and a natural flavor that contains milk. While it provides 6.8 g of dietary fiber and 8.5 g protein, the high sugar and saturated‑fat content and the inclusion of gluten and hazelnuts limit its suitability for low‑sugar, low‑fat, gluten‑free or nut‑allergy diets, despite its A‑grade Eco‑Score indicating favorable environmental attributes.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal444 kcal

Fat16 g

Saturated Fat5.5 g

Carbohydrates64 g

Sugars22 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average breakfast cereal (14.1 g sugars, 9 g fat, 2.5 g saturated fat per 100 g), this muesli contains markedly more sugars (22 g), fat (16 g) and saturated fat (5.5 g) while its salt level (0.25 g) is lower than the typical 1.8 g.

Ingredients

Vollkorn-Haferflocken (54%), Zucker, Palmöl, Weizenmehl, Vollkorn - Weizenflocken (5%), Glukose-Fruktose-Sirup, gehackte Haselnusskerne, Kakaomasse*, Kakaobutter*, fettarmes Kakaopulver*, Vollkorn-Hafermehl (1%), Karamellsirup, Invertzuckersirup, Gerstenmalzextrakt, Speisesalz, Emulgator Lecithine, natürliches Aroma (enthält Milch). Kann weitere Schalenfrüchte enthalten.

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