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

The cereal combines several industrially processed components such as chocolate chips, extruded rice‑cocoa pieces, palm‑oil‑based crunchy clusters and glucose‑fructose syrup, all of which involve multiple formulation steps; the only listed additive is lecithin (E322) used as an emulsifier.

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

With 14.8 g of sugar per 100 g, the cereal can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and is generally unsuitable for uncontrolled diabetics; those who need to monitor sugar should limit portion size or choose a lower‑sugar alternative.

Is the milk chocolate component a concern for people with a milk allergy?

Yes, the milk chocolate chunks contain whole‑milk powder, making the product unsafe for anyone allergic to milk, and it also includes nuts (almonds) which may trigger nut allergies.

Crownfield, Brüggen, Lidl • 750 g

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Product Insights

Chocolate Muesli is a breakfast cereal that combines whole‑grain oat flakes with milk chocolate chips, dark chocolate pieces, rice‑cocoa extrudate and crunchy clusters. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA group 4), featuring high levels of sugar (14.8 g) and fat (12.8 g) including saturated fat (5.2 g), while delivering low salt and above‑average fiber (8.6 g). The product contains allergens such as gluten, milk and nuts, uses palm oil, and includes the additive lecithin (E322) despite its sustainability labels.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal414 kcal

Fat12.8 g

Saturated Fat5.2 g

Carbohydrates58.6 g

Sugars14.8 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average breakfast cereal, this chocolate muesli contains slightly more sugar (14.8 g vs 14.2 g), substantially more fat (12.8 g vs 9.1 g) and saturated fat (5.2 g vs 2.5 g), while offering lower salt and higher fiber.

Ingredients

63% Hafervollkornflocken, Vollmilchschokoladenstückchen (Zucker, Kakaomasse*, Vollmilchpulver, Kakaobutter*, Emulgator: Lecithine), Zartbitterschokoladenplättchen (Kakaomasse, Zucker, Kakaobutter*, Emulgator: Lecithine), Reis-Kakao-Extrudat (Reismehl, Zucker, Glukosesirup, fettarmes Kakaopulver*, Speisesalz), Knuspermüsli [Hafervollkornflocken, Zucker, Palmöl, Weizenvollkornflocken, Reis-Extrudat (Reismehl, Zucker, Weizenkleber, Malzmehl (Gerste, Weizen), Speisesalz), Kokosraspel, kakaohaltiges Getränkepulver (Zucker, fettarmes Kakaopulver*, Dextrose, Speisesalz, natürliches Aroma), Glukose-Fruktose-Sirup, natürliches Aroma], 2% Mandeldragee (Zucker, Mandeln, Invertzuckersirup, Karamellzuckersirup). Kann Spuren von anderen Schalenfrüchten, Erdnüssen, Soja, Sesam, Senf und Lupinen enthalten.

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