Why is Trésor Chocolat au Lait classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

Because the cereal undergoes extrusion, coating with a chocolate‑milk glaze, and includes many industrial ingredients, it is classified as NOVA 4. The formulation contains added sugar, glucose syrup, vegetable oils (palm, sunflower, colza), cocoa powder, milk chocolate, whole‑milk powder, skimmed‑milk powder, whey powder, and milk fat, as well as additives such as colourants E160b (annatto) and E160 (beta‑carotene), the emulsifier soy lecithin (E322), antioxidants ascorbyl palmitate (E304i) and tocopherol (E307), and the acidifier citric acid (E330).

How does the sugar and salt content in Trésor Chocolat au Lait affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

The cereal’s high sugar level (25 g per 100 g) can cause rapid spikes in blood glucose, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic management, while its moderate salt amount (0.96 g per 100 g) contributes to daily sodium intake and should be limited for people with hypertension, even though it is lower than the average cereal salt level.

Is the milk in this cereal a concern for people with lactose intolerance or a milk allergy?

Yes. The product contains milk chocolate, whole‑milk powder, skimmed‑milk powder, whey powder and milk fat, all of which provide lactose and milk proteins, so it is not safe for individuals with lactose intolerance or a milk allergy; it also includes soy lecithin, which may affect those with soy sensitivity.

Kellogg's • 410g

Trésor Chocolat au Lait

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Trésor Chocolat au Lait is a Kellogg’s breakfast cereal classified under the “Cereals and potatoes” and “Breakfast cereals” groups. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is placed in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category, reflecting its high sugar (25 g/100 g), added fats and multiple additives. While it provides dietary fiber (3.7 g/100 g) and is fortified with vitamins and iron, its high sugar and moderate saturated‑fat content limit its suitability for health‑focused diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal448 kcal

Fat15 g

Saturated Fat4.7 g

Carbohydrates69 g

Sugars25 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average breakfast cereal, Trésor Chocolat au Lait contains about 25 g of sugar per 100 g, roughly 75 % more than the category average of 14 g, along with 4.7 g of saturated fat (nearly double the typical 2.5 g), while its salt level of 0.96 g is below the average 1.78 g.

Ingredients

Farines de céréales(55%)(BLÉ, BLÉ complet, Maïs), Fourrage au chocolat au LAIT (Sucre, Huiles végétales{Palme, Tournesol, Colza} en proportions variables, Chocolat au LAIT{8,5%}{Sucre, Pâte de cacao, Petit-LAIT en poudre, Matière grasse du LAIT, LAIT entier en poudre, Beurre de cacao}, Sirop de glucose, Cacao maigre en poudre, LAIT entier en poudre, LAIT écrémé en poudre, Emulsifiant{Lécithine de SOJA}, Acidifiant{Acide citrique}), Sucre, Sel, Colorant(Rocou, Caroténoïdes), Antioxydants(Palmitate d'ascorbyle, Alpha-tocophérol). Vitamines et Minéraux: Vitamines (Niacine, B6, B2, B1, Acide folique, B12) et Fer.

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