Why is Country Crisp chocolat au lait classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It receives a NOVA 4 rating because the formulation combines refined sugars, processed milk‑chocolate pieces, whole‑grain oat flakes and an emulsifier; the only listed additive is soy lecithin (E322), which is used to stabilize the chocolate.

How does the sugar and salt content in Country Crisp chocolat au lait affect diabetic or hypertensive diets?

With 24.4 g of sugar per 100 g, the cereal supplies more than 70 % of the recommended daily sugar limit, which can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes for diabetics, while its very low salt level (0.04 g/100 g) poses minimal risk for hypertension, though the high sugar outweighs the benefit.

Is the milk chocolate in this cereal a concern for people with dairy allergies?

Yes, the milk‑chocolate pieces contain whole‑milk powder and cocoa butter, making the product unsuitable for anyone with a dairy allergy or intolerance.

Jordans • 550 g

Country Crisp chocolat au lait

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Country Crisp chocolat au lait is a breakfast cereal that falls under the "cereals and potatoes" PNNS food group, consisting of whole‑grain oat flakes and crunchy milk‑chocolate clusters. It provides 5 g of dietary fiber per 100 g, low salt (0.04 g/100 g), and is packaged in a recyclable cardboard sleeve with a plastic inner bag, reflecting its sustainable label claims. Nevertheless, the product is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), carries a Nutri‑Score of D, contains 24.4 g of sugar per 100 g, includes dairy, soy and gluten allergens, and uses the additive soy lecithin (E322).

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Added Sugars26.5 g

Fruits & Vegetables0 %

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average breakfast cereal, Country Crisp chocolat au lait contains about 24.4 g of sugar per 100 g, far above the category average of 14.1 g, while its salt (0.04 g) is much lower than the typical 1.78 g and its fiber (5.1 g) falls short of the average 8.3 g.

Ingredients

Céréales complètes (47%) (flocons d'avoine, farine d'avoine), sucre, morceaux de chocolat au lait extra fin (14%) (cacao : 32% minimum (sucre, beurre de cacao (23%), poudre de lait entier (22%), pâte de cacao, émulsifiant (lécithine de soja), arôme naturel)), flocons d'orge, huile de tournesol, farine de riz, noix de coco séchée, arôme naturel. Peut contenir également : Noix, gluten.

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