Why is Muesli crunchy chocolate milk classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is classified as ultra-processed because the formulation includes refined sugars, glucose syrup, added sunflower oil, cocoa paste, milk powder and an emulsifier; the only listed additives are E306 (tocopherol-rich antioxidant) and E322 (lecithins).

How does the sugar and saturated fat content in this muesli affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

The high sugar level (18.7 g per 100 g) can cause rapid blood-glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control, while the saturated fat (5.1 g) may raise LDL cholesterol; however the very low salt (0.04 g) is favorable for hypertension, but overall the product should be consumed sparingly.

Is the whole milk powder in this product a concern for lactose-intolerant consumers?

Yes, the product contains whole milk powder which contributes about 1.5 g of lactose per 100 g, so it can trigger symptoms in lactose-intolerant individuals and is not suitable for a dairy-free diet.

Crownfield, Lidl

Muesli crunchy chocolat au lait

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

The product is a crunchy chocolate-flavored muesli intended for breakfast, belonging to the Cereals and potatoes and Breakfast cereals families. It carries a Nutri-Score of D and falls in the NOVA 4 ultra-processed category, reflecting its inclusion of refined sugars, added oils, emulsifiers and milk powder. While it provides 10 g of protein and 7.4 g of dietary fiber per 100 g, it is also high in sugar (18.7 g), saturated fat (5.1 g) and total fat (15.7 g), and contains gluten and milk allergens.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal450 kcal

Fat15.7 g

Saturated Fat5.1 g

Carbohydrates63.5 g

Sugars18.7 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average breakfast cereal, this muesli contains markedly more sugar (18.7 g vs 14.13 g), fat (15.7 g vs 8.97 g) and saturated fat (5.1 g vs 2.5 g), while its salt is far lower (0.04 g vs 1.77 g) and its fiber is slightly below average (7.4 g vs 8.26 g).

Ingredients

54,5% flocons d'avoine complète, 14% morceaux de chocolat au lait (sucre, pâte de cacao*, lait en poudre entier, beurre de cacao*, émulsifiant : lécithines), sirop de glucose, sucre, huile de tournesol, 4,5% farine complète de blé, 2% noix de coco râpée, farine de blé, miel, arôme naturel, cannelle, antioxydant : extrait riche en tocophérols. *Certifié Rainforest Alliance.

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