Why is Granola Super Berry classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

Granola Super Berry falls into NOVA group 4 because its recipe mixes whole‑grain oat and wheat flakes with several industrially produced components such as cereal extrudates, glucose syrup, caramelised sugar syrup, and added flavourings, all of which involve extensive refining, extrusion, and sweetening processes. The label lists three food additives: E300 (ascorbic acid), E306 (tocopherol‑rich extract) and E330 (citric acid), which serve as antioxidants and acidity regulators.

How does the sugar and salt content in Granola Super Berry affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 18.1 g of sugar per 100 g, the granola can cause a rapid rise in blood glucose, making it a less suitable choice for people managing diabetes; the very low salt level (0.03 g per 100 g) means it does not significantly contribute to sodium intake, so it is not problematic for hypertension, although the overall high carbohydrate load still warrants caution.

Is Granola Super Berry suitable for strict diets such as vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free?

The product is certified vegan and contains only plant‑derived ingredients, meeting halal standards as well, but it includes wheat gluten and oat, so it is not gluten‑free; its high carbohydrate and sugar content also makes it unsuitable for a keto diet.

Fuel 10k • 400g

Granola Super Berry

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Granola Super Berry is a plant‑based breakfast cereal belonging to the “Cereals and potatoes” (breakfast cereals) family. It earns a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified in NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature due to added sugars, refined cereal extrudates, and flavorings. While it provides a good amount of fiber (6.4 g/100 g) and contains no added salt, its sugar level (18.1 g/100 g) is above the average for breakfast cereals, and it is not gluten‑free because of wheat gluten, though it is suitable for vegans.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal432 kcal

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical breakfast cereals, Granola Super Berry contains more sugar (18.1 g vs 14.1 g per 100 g) but lower saturated fat (1.7 g vs 2.5 g) and far less salt (0.03 g vs 1.77 g).

Ingredients

Whole Grain Oat Flakes (43%), Sugar, Cereal Extrudate (Rice Flour, Wheat Gluten, Sugar, Salt), Sunflower Oil, Fruit Mixture (6%) (Dried and Sugared Cranberry Pieces [Sugar, Cranberries, Sunflower Oil], Dried Apple Pieces [Apples, Salt, Acid: Citric Acid, Antioxidant: Ascorbic Acid, Freeze-Dried Strawberry Pieces. Freeze-Dried Red Currants, Freeze-Dried Blackberries, Dried, Sweetened and Flavoured Blueberries [Blueberries, Apple Juice Concentrate, Sunflower Oil, Natural Flavouring]). Glucose Syrup, Whole Grain Wheat Flakes (5%), Wheat Gluten, Pumpkin Seeds, Grated Coconut, Caramelised Sugar Syrup. Vitamins (Niacin (B3), Vitamin E. Pantothenic Acid (B5), Vitamin B6, Riboflavin (B2), Thiamin (B1), Folic Acid (B9), Vitamin B12), Natural Flavouring Antioxidant: Tocopherol-rich Extract.

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