Why is Fruit & Nut Muesli classified as a processed product (NOVA 3) and which additives are present in its ingredient list?

NOVA group 3 indicates that the cereal is made from processed ingredients such as rolled oats, flaked wheat, barley and toasted grains, along with added sunflower oil and a preservative; the only listed additive is E220 (sulphur dioxide), used to keep the dried fruit stable.

How does the sugar content of Fruit & Nut Muesli affect individuals managing diabetes or hypertension?

With 18 g of sugar per 100 g, the muesli raises blood glucose more than typical cereals, so people with diabetes should limit portion size or choose a lower‑sugar option; the very low salt (0.02 g) is unlikely to impact hypertension, but the high sugar can still influence overall cardiovascular risk if consumed in excess.

Is Fruit & Nut Muesli suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or nut‑free diets?

The product is fully vegan and contains no animal‑derived ingredients, but it includes wheat and barley (gluten) as well as hazelnuts and almonds, so it is not appropriate for gluten‑free or nut‑free diets.

Dunnes Stores • 750g

Fruit & Nut Muesli

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Fruit & Nut Muesli is a plant‑based breakfast cereal that combines rolled oats, wheat and barley flakes with raisins, dried apricot, dates, nuts and seeds. It carries a Nutri‑Score of B, falls into NOVA group 3, and as a breakfast cereal (PNNS group ‘Breakfast cereals’) provides relatively low fat (8.2 g), low saturated fat (2 g), very low salt (0.02 g) and high fiber (8.3 g) per 100 g, while its sugar content (18 g) is higher than the category average. The product is vegan and free from added sugar, yet it contains gluten, multiple nuts and the preservative sulphur dioxide (E220), which are potential allergens or sensitivities.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal384 kcal

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average breakfast cereal (14.1 g sugar, 8.97 g fat, 2.5 g saturated fat, 1.77 g salt, 389 kcal), this muesli has more sugar (18 g) but less fat, less saturated fat, far less salt and slightly lower energy.

Ingredients

Oats (30%), Raisins (20%) [Raisins, Sunflower Oil], Wheat Flakes, Barley Flakes, Toasted Wheat Flakes, Hazelnuts (3.5%), Dried Apricot (3.5%) [Apricots, Rice Flour, Preservative: Sulphur Dioxide], Dates (3.5%) [Dates, Rice Flour], Almonds (3.5%), Dried Apple (2%), Sunflower Seeds, Pumpkin Seeds, Coconut Chips (2%).

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