Why is Banana & papaya granola classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is rated NOVA 4 because it combines refined sugar, sweetened dried fruits, added preservatives, and flavorings that are typical of highly processed foods; the listed additives are E220 (sulphur dioxide) used as a preservative and E330 (citric acid) used as an acidity regulator.

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

With 17.9 g of sugar per 100 g, the granola can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, so people with diabetes should limit portion sizes or choose lower‑sugar alternatives to maintain stable blood‑sugar levels.

Is Banana & papaya granola suitable for vegan, keto, or gluten‑free diets?

It is not vegan because it contains honey, its high carbohydrate (≈65 g) and sugar content make it unsuitable for keto, and the oat flakes may carry gluten, so it cannot be guaranteed gluten‑free.

Waitrose • 4

Banana & papaya granola

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Banana & papaya granola is a breakfast cereal belonging to the cereals and potatoes family. It carries a Nutri-Score of D and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), containing 13.2 g of fat, 4.2 g of saturated fat, 17.9 g of sugars, 6 g of fiber, 9.2 g of protein and 0.07 g of salt per 100 g, delivering 426 kcal of energy. The product includes allergens such as banana and sulphites, uses honey (making it non‑vegan), and lists additives E220 (sulphur dioxide) and E330 (citric acid), which together raise concerns for sugar‑rich and allergen‑sensitive diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal371 kcal

Energy1561 kJ

Fat9.3 g

Saturated Fat1.9 g

Cholesterol0 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average breakfast cereals, this granola is higher in sugar (17.9 g vs 14.13 g), fat (13.2 g vs 8.97 g), saturated fat (4.2 g vs 2.5 g) and energy (426 kcal vs 389 kcal), but lower in fiber (6 g vs 8.26 g) and salt (0.07 g vs 1.77 g).

Ingredients

Oat flakes (64%), sugar, sweetened papaya (5%) (papaya, sugar, preservative dried (sulphur dioxide)), sweetened dried banana (5%) (banana, sugar, coconut oil, flavouring), rapeseed oil, coconut (3%), sweetened dried pineapple (3%) (sugar, pineapple, acidity regulator (citric acid), preservative (sulphur dioxide)), honey (2%), desiccated coconut, sunflower seeds, flavouring, sugar syrup powder

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