Why is Country crisp raspberry, blackcurrant and cranberry classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is deemed ultra‑processed because its ingredients have been refined, cooked and combined with added sugars, sunflower oil and natural flavorings, which are processing steps that meet the NOVA 4 criteria; no synthetic additives are listed, but the added sugar and flavorings are considered the processing elements.

How does the high sugar content in this cereal affect a diabetic or blood‑sugar‑controlled diet?

With 19.7 g of sugars per 100 g, the cereal delivers a rapid glucose spike that makes it unsuitable for strict diabetic meal plans or low‑glycemic diets, and it should be eaten only in small portions or paired with protein or fat to lessen the glycaemic impact.

Is the gluten present in this cereal a concern for people with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity?

Yes, the product contains oats, oat flour and barley flakes, all of which contain gluten, and the label explicitly highlights gluten‑containing cereals, so it is not safe for anyone who must follow a gluten‑free diet.

Jordans • 400 g

Country crisp framboises, cassis, cramberries

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Country crisp raspberry, blackcurrant and cranberry is a plant‑based breakfast cereal from Jordans, classified in the 'Cereals and potatoes' PNNS group and the 'Breakfast cereals' subgroup. It carries an Eco‑score of B and a Nutri‑Score of C, offering 6 g of fiber and only 0.03 g of salt per 100 g but contains a high sugar level of 19.7 g and moderate fat, placing it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category. The cereal is certified organic, contains gluten and possible trace nuts, providing wholesome whole‑grain and fruit pieces while its elevated sugar content limits its suitability for low‑sugar or clean‑eating diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal427 kcal

Fat13 g

Saturated Fat1.7 g

Monounsaturated Fat8.3 g

Polyunsaturated Fat2.4 g

Comparative Analysis

Its sugar content (19.7 g/100 g) is significantly higher than the average breakfast cereal (14.1 g), whereas its salt (0.03 g) and saturated fat (1.7 g) are well below typical values.

Ingredients

Céréales complètes* (56%) (flocons d'avoine*, farine d’avoine*), sucre*, flocons d’orge*, huile de tournesol*, farine de riz*, framboises* (1%), cassis* (1%), cranberries* (0,5%), noix de coco séchée*, arôme naturel de noix de coco et de vanille. Informations sur les allergènes : les allergènes, y compris les céréales contenant du gluten sont indiqués en gras. Peut contenir également : noix, autres sources de gluten. *Ingrédients issus de l’Agriculture Biologique. Distribution certifiée par Ecocert SAS - FR-BIO-01

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