Why is Crunchy Oat Granola Fruit & Nut classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product combines multiple processed ingredients such as added sugars, palm oil, dried fruit pieces and natural flavourings, all of which place it in NOVA 4; the only listed additive is citric acid (E330) used as an acidity regulator.

How does the high sugar content in Crunchy Oat Granola Fruit & Nut affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 24 g of sugar per 100 g, the granola can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for diabetic meal plans, while its low salt (0.05 g) has minimal impact on hypertension but the overall high sugar still limits its suitability for heart‑healthy diets.

Is Crunchy Oat Granola Fruit & Nut suitable for vegan, gluten-free, or nut-free diets?

No; the product contains honey, which is not vegan, includes oats that may be cross‑contaminated with gluten, and lists several nuts (almonds, pecans, hazelnuts) as ingredients, so it is unsuitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or nut‑free dietary restrictions.

Jordans • 750g

Crunchy Oat Granola Fruit & Nut

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Crunchy Oat Granola Fruit & Nut is a plant-based breakfast cereal belonging to the Cereals and potatoes / Breakfast cereals group, offering whole-grain oat flakes, a mix of dried fruits and nuts, and 10 g of protein per 100 g. It earns a Nutri-Score of C and is classified in NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra-processed nature with added sugars, palm oil and a citric-acid additive. While it provides a good fiber content (6 g) and protein, it is high in sugar (24 g) and fat (11 g), contains allergens such as gluten, nuts and banana, and includes non-vegan honey.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Added Sugars0.5 g

Fruits & Vegetables37.5 %

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average breakfast-cereal, this granola contains markedly more sugar (24 g vs 14 g) and fat (11 g vs 9 g), slightly higher saturated fat and calories, but offers lower salt and less fiber than typical products.

Ingredients

British Wholegrain OAT Flakes (61 Dried Fruits & Nuts (25%) (Raisins, Sultanas, Dried Diced Pineapple (Pineapple, Cane Sugar, Acidity Regulator (Citric Acid)), Coconut Chips, Chopped Dates, Dried Diced Papaya (Papaya, Cane Sugar), Dried Banana Chips (Banana, Coconut Oil, Sugar, Natural Flavouring), Whole _ALMONDS_, Chopped _PECAN NUTS_, Roasted Chopped _HAZELNUTS_), Sugar, vegetable Oils (Rapeseed Oil, Palm Oil), Honey (1 Sunflower Seeds, Natural Flavouring

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