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

The cereal is made from refined grain flours, added sugars, glucose syrup and a milk‑chocolate coating, all of which require industrial processing steps such as extrusion and coating, placing it in NOVA 4. It contains additives including colorants E160b (beta‑carotene) and E160 (carotenoids), antioxidants E304i (ascorbyl palmitate) and E307 (alpha‑tocopherol), as well as an emulsifier (sunflower lecithin).

How does the high sugar content in this cereal affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

At 26 g of sugar per 100 g, the cereal can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, which is problematic for diabetics and contributes to excess caloric intake. Although its salt level (1.1 g) is below the category average, the combined high sugar and moderate salt can still increase cardiovascular risk for those with hypertension when consumed regularly.

Is this cereal suitable for consumers following vegan, gluten‑free, or nut‑free diets?

No. The product contains milk ingredients, peanuts and wheat flour, so it is neither vegan nor gluten‑free nor nut‑free. Individuals with dairy, peanut or gluten allergies or those adhering to strict vegan diets should avoid it.

Kellogg's • 750 g

Kellogg's Trésor ChocoCaram&Peanut

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Kellogg's Trésor ChocoCaram&Peanut is a breakfast cereal belonging to the "Cereals and potatoes" group of breakfast cereals. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified as a ultra‑processed food (NOVA 4), with 26 g of sugars, 13 g of fat (4.1 g saturated) and 1.1 g of salt per 100 g, reflecting a high sugar and moderate salt load. The cereal does provide 3.1 g of fiber, 6.4 g of protein, and is fortified with vitamins (B‑complex, B12, niacin) and iron, but also contains milk, peanuts and gluten allergens and uses several additives such as colorants (E160b, E160) and antioxidants (E304i, E307).

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal433 kcal

Fat13 g

Saturated Fat4.1 g

Carbohydrates71 g

Sugars26 g

Comparative Analysis

Its sugar content (26 g/100 g) is nearly double the average for breakfast cereals, its fat (13 g) exceeds the typical 9 g, while its salt (1.1 g) is below the category average of 1.77 g, and its energy (433 kcal) is higher than the average 389 kcal.

Ingredients

Farines de céréales(58%)(BLÉ, BLÉ complet, Maïs), Fourrage goût chocolat au LAIT caramel et cacahuètes(Huiles vegétales{Tournesol, Palme}, Sucre, Sirop de glucose, Chocolat au LAIT (5%){Sucre, Beurre de cacao, Petit-LAIT en poudre, Beurre clarifié{LAIT}, Cacao en poudre}, Petit-LAIT en poudre, LAIT caramélisé en poudre {Sucre, LAIT entier en poudre}, Cacao maigre en poudre, Emulsifiant {Lécithine de tournesol}, Arôme naturel, Sel), 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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