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

The cereal undergoes high‑temperature extrusion, caramelisation of milk and sugar, and the addition of flavourings, which places it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category; its additives include calcium carbonate (E170i) as a stabiliser and a caramelised sugar syrup derived from glucose syrup and sugar.

How does the high sugar and salt content in Leo Crisps affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 23 g of total sugars (about 16.7 g added) per 100 g, the product can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for tight diabetic control, while the 0.44 g of salt contributes to daily sodium intake and may aggravate hypertension if consumed in large amounts.

Based on the ingredients, is Leo Crisps suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or keto diets?

No; the cereal contains milk (a dairy derivative) so it is not vegan, it is made from wheat and whole‑wheat flours thus not gluten‑free, and its high carbohydrate (67 g) and sugar content make it incompatible with keto dietary limits.

Korn Mühle, Netto • 750 g

Leo Crisps

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Leo Crisps are an extruded breakfast cereal marketed as plant‑based, consisting mainly of whole‑wheat, wheat and rice flours, with cocoa powder and a small dairy component. Per 100 g they provide 365 kcal, 23 g sugars (including about 16.7 g added sugars), 3.8 g fat, 0.7 g saturated fat, 0.44 g salt, 14 g fiber and 8.6 g protein, earning a Nutri‑Score of C and a NOVA 4 classification as ultra‑processed. The product contains milk and gluten allergens, may have traces of nuts, peanuts, sesame and soy, and includes the additive calcium carbonate (E170i).

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal365 kcal

Fat3.8 g

Saturated Fat0.7 g

Carbohydrates67 g

Sugars23 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average extruded breakfast cereal, Leo Crisps contain considerably more sugar (23 g vs 14.1 g) and fiber (14 g vs 8.3 g) but less fat, saturated fat, salt and protein, resulting in a slightly lower calorie count.

Ingredients

42 % Weizenvollkornmehl, Zucker, 15 % Weizenmehl, 13 % Reismehl, Oligofruktose, 5,3 % fettarmes Kakaopulver, 1,8 % karamellisiertes gezuckertes Kondensmilcherzeugnis (Vollmilch, Zucker), Sonnenblumenöl, 0,7 % Karamellzuckersirup (Glukosesirup, Zucker), Stabilisator: Calciumcarbonat, Speisesalz, natürliches Aroma.

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