Why is Dark Chocolate & Almond Granola classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The granola combines refined oat flakes, golden syrup, rapeseed oil, added sugars and cocoa ingredients, all of which are industrially processed, and it includes soy lecithin (E322) as an emulsifier and a natural flavouring, meeting the criteria for a NOVA 4 product.

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

With 17.1 g of sugars per 100 g, the granola can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, so diabetics should limit portion size or choose a lower‑sugar alternative.

Is the almond ingredient in this granola a concern for people with nut allergies?

Yes, the product contains 5 % whole almonds and additional almond pieces, and it is labelled with a nut allergen warning, making it unsuitable for anyone allergic to almonds.

Lidl - Deluxe • 450g

Dark Chocolate & Almond Granola

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Dark Chocolate & Almond Granola is a plant-based breakfast cereal belonging to the Cereals and potatoes group. Per 100 g it provides 475 kcal, 10.9 g protein and 8.1 g fiber, but it also contains 20.8 g total fat (including 2.7 g saturated), 17.1 g sugars and 0.35 g salt, resulting in a Nutri-Score of C and a NOVA 4 ultra-processed classification. The product is certified vegan, bears the Rainforest Alliance label and achieved an Eco-score of B, yet includes soy lecithin (E322) as an emulsifier and may trigger nut or soy allergies.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal475 kcal

Fat20.8 g

Saturated Fat2.7 g

Carbohydrates56.9 g

Sugars17.1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average breakfast cereal, this granola has markedly higher sugar (17.1 g vs 14.1 g) and fat (20.8 g vs 9 g), slightly more saturated fat, lower salt, and a higher protein content.

Ingredients

57% Wholegrain oat flakes, golden syrup (partially inverted refiners syrup), rapeseed oil, 5% whole almonds, sugar, 4% dark chocolate curls (sugar, cocoa mass, cocoa butter, emulsifier: soya lecithins; natural flavouring), fat reduced alkalised cocoa powder, 2% blanched almond pieces, natural flavouring, sea salt

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