Why is Tropical Fruits Granola classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The granola is deemed ultra‑processed because it combines refined oat flakes with added sugars, honey, palm oil, flavorings, and preservatives, all of which undergo industrial processing; the label lists sulphur dioxide (E220) and citric acid (E330) as the only declared additives.

How does the sugar and saturated‑fat content of this granola affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 19.1 g of sugars and 4.4 g of saturated fat per 100 g, the product can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes for people with diabetes and may contribute to elevated cholesterol levels, although its very low salt (0.03 g) is favorable for blood‑pressure management.

Is Tropical Fruits Granola suitable for vegans, those with nut or gluten allergies, or for gluten‑free diets?

The granola is not vegan because it contains honey, it includes chopped almonds and therefore is not safe for nut‑allergic consumers, and the oat flakes provide gluten, so it does not qualify as a gluten‑free product.

Harvest Morn • 1kg

Tropical Fruits Granola

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Tropical Fruits Granola is a plant‑based breakfast cereal that belongs to the "Cereals and potatoes" group. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), with 19.1 g of sugars and 13 g of fat per 100 g, while its salt content is low at 0.03 g. The formulation includes honey (non‑vegan), palm oil, almonds and gluten‑containing oats, and it contains the additives sulphur dioxide (E220) and citric acid (E330).

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal431 kcal

Fat13 g

Saturated Fat4.4 g

Carbohydrates65.3 g

Sugars19.1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average breakfast cereal, this granola provides about 35% more sugar, 45% more fat, and considerably less salt per 100 g.

Ingredients

oat flakes (65%), sugar, coconut (3,5%), dried ban chips (3,5%) (banana, coconut oil, sugar, flavouring), sweetened dried papaya (3,5%) (papaya, sugar, preses sulphur dioxide), sweetened dried pineapple (3,5% (sugar, pineapple, acid: citric acid, preservative: sulphu dioxide), palm oil, honey, chopped almonds, sunflow seeds, flavouring, allergy advice: for allergens, including cereals contain gluten, see ingredients in bold, may also contain other nut and other gluten sources, warning: although every effort has been made to remo shell, some small fragments may remain, to avoid danger of suffocation, keep this wrapper away from babies and small children, dietary advice: suitable for vegetarians, this pack contains approx,

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