Why is Céréales Trésor Variety Kellogg's classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The cereal undergoes extrusion and a coating process that adds flavorings, sugars and fats, which are hallmarks of ultra‑processed foods, earning it a NOVA 4 rating. Its ingredient list includes seven additives: colourants E160b (caramel) and E160 (carotenoids), emulsifiers E322 (lecithin) and E322i, antioxidant E307 (alpha‑tocopherol), antioxidant E304i (ascorbyl palmitate) and acidity regulator E330 (citric acid).

How does the high sugar and moderate salt content of this cereal affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

With 29 g of sugar per 100 g, the cereal can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for tight diabetic control, while the 1 g of salt (moderate) contributes to daily sodium intake and may exacerbate hypertension if consumed in excess; individuals with these conditions should limit portion size or choose lower‑sugar, low‑salt alternatives.

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

Yes, the product contains skimmed milk powder, whole milk powder and whey powder, all of which provide dairy proteins and lactose, so it is unsafe for anyone with a milk allergy or lactose intolerance and must be avoided by those individuals.

Kellogg's • 180 g

Céréales Trésor Variety Kellogg's - 6x30g

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Céréales Trésor Variety Kellogg's is an assortment of individual 30 g packets of chocolate‑flavored breakfast cereals, including hazelnut chocolate, milk chocolate and white chocolate varieties, fortified with vitamins and iron. Per 100 g it provides 450 kcal, 15 g fat (4 g saturated), 29 g sugars (high), 1 g salt (moderate), 7.2 g protein and 3.2 g fiber, giving it a Nutri‑Score of E and placing it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 group. The formulation contains gluten, milk, nuts and soy allergens, uses both palm and non‑palm vegetable oils and includes seven additives such as E160b, E304i and E322, raising both health and sustainability concerns.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal450 kcal

Fat15 g

Saturated Fat4 g

Carbohydrates70 g

Sugars29 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average breakfast‑cereal profile, this Kellogg’s Treasure Variety contains roughly double the sugar (29 g vs 14 g), almost twice the fat (15 g vs 9 g) and saturated fat, exceeds the typical energy content, but provides less fiber and protein while its salt level is below the category average.

Ingredients

Céréales (BLÉ, AVOINE, Riz), Fourrage au goût Chocolat NOISETTES (Sucre, Huiles végétales {Colza, Palme}, Chocolat{Sucre, Pâte de cacao}, Maltodextrine, Cacao maigre en poudre, Petit-LAIT en poudre, LAIT écrémé en poudre, NOISETTES, Émulsifiant{Lécithine de tournesol}, Arôme naturel), Fourrage au goût chocolat au LAIT (Sucre, Huiles végétales{Palme, Tournesol, Colza} en proportions variables, Chocolat au LAIT{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, Émulsifiant{Lécithine de SOJA}, Acidifiant{Acide citrique}), Fourrage au goût chocolat blanc (Sucre, Chocolat blanc{Sucre, LAIT entier en poudre, Beurre de cacao}, Huiles Végétales {Palme, Tournesol, Colza}, LAIT écrémé en poudre, Amidon modifié, Petit-LAIT en poudre, Émulsifiant {Lécithine de SOJA}), Sucre, Cacao en poudre, Sel, Colorant(Rocou, Caroténoïdes), Antioxydant(Alpha-tocophérol, Palmitate d'ascorbyle).. Vitamines et Minéraux: Vitamines (Niacine, B6, B2, B1, Acide folique, B12) et Fer.

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