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

The product is deemed ultra‑processed because its formulation includes multiple industrial ingredients such as maltitol, sunflower oil, emulsifiers (soy lecithin, lecithins, sunflower lecithins), a tocopherol‑rich extract (E306), and other processing aids, which go beyond simple whole‑food preparation.

How does the sugar and salt content in this granola affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With only 1.6 g of sugar per 100 g, the granola is suitable for managing blood‑glucose levels in diabetes, while its 0.4 g of salt per 100 g is well below the average for cereals, making it a safer choice for hypertension, though overall calorie and fat intake should still be monitored.

Is the soy lecithin used in this granola a concern for people with soy allergies?

Yes, soy lecithin is derived from soybeans and is listed as an allergen; individuals with soy allergy should avoid this product despite the small amount of lecithin present.

NUTRI VALLEY • 375gr

Granola

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Granola is a plant‑based breakfast cereal that falls under the "Breakfast cereals" group of the cereals and potatoes category. It carries a Nutri‑Score of B and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), offering very low sugar, low salt, and high fiber content. However, it is high in total and saturated fat, provides modest protein, and contains soy and several additives such as maltitol and lecithins.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal440 kcal

Fat21 g

Saturated Fat4.1 g

Carbohydrates57 g

Sugars1.6 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average breakfast cereal, this granola contains about one‑ninth the sugar and less than a third the salt, but more than double the fat.

Ingredients

Wholegrain oat flakes, Maltitol, Sunflower oil, Oligofructose, Dark chocolate chunks with sweetener, Cocoa mass, Cocoa butter, Emulsifier: soya lecithin, Natural vanilla flavoring, Cocoa solids, Chocolate compound, Vegetable fat, Fat-reduced cocoa powder, Emulsifier: lecithins, Rice flour, Antioxidant: Tocopherol-rich extract, Emulsifier: Sunflower lecithins, Flavorings, Salt

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