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

It is classified as ultra‑processed because the base whole‑grain oat flakes are combined with several industrial ingredients such as honey, sunflower oil, caramelised sugar, natural vanilla flavouring and the antioxidant E306 (a tocopherol‑rich extract), all of which are added during manufacturing, and the product is packaged in a single‑use plastic bag.

How does the sugar and salt content of this granola impact people with diabetes or hypertension?

With 14 g of sugar per 100 g, the granola can cause rapid spikes in blood glucose, so diabetics should limit portion sizes, while its low salt level of 0.14 g per 100 g does not significantly raise blood pressure, although the moderate saturated fat (4.3 g) should still be considered in a heart‑healthy diet.

Is this granola suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or other strict dietary regimes?

The product is not vegan because it contains honey, and it cannot be considered gluten‑free because the oat flakes may contain gluten and the label reports possible traces of wheat, rye and barley; it is vegetarian and suitable for those avoiding animal‑derived gelatin, but it is not appropriate for strict vegan or certified gluten‑free diets.

Carrefour BIO, Carrefour • 375 g

Carrefour Bio Granola au Miel

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Carrefour Bio Granola with Honey is an organic, plant‑based breakfast cereal that falls under the “Cereals and potatoes” and “Breakfast cereals” PNNS groups. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is placed in NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature due to added honey, sunflower oil, caramelised sugar, vanilla flavouring and the antioxidant E306, while offering a good amount of fiber (7.9 g/100 g) from whole‑grain oat flakes, seeds and toasted coconut. Nevertheless, it contains 14 g of sugars and 4.3 g of saturated fat per 100 g and may contain traces of gluten, nuts, soy, milk and other allergens, limiting its suitability for low‑sugar or allergy‑restricted diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal458 kcal

Fat19 g

Saturated Fat4.3 g

Carbohydrates56 g

Sugars14 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average breakfast cereals, its sugar level of 14 g/100 g is close to the category average of 14.13 g, its salt (0.14 g) is far below the average 1.77 g, while its saturated fat (4.3 g) exceeds the typical 2.5 g average and its fiber (7.9 g) is slightly below the average 8.26 g.

Ingredients

Flocons d'avoine* complète 66%, miel* 13,7%, graines* 9,8% (graines de potiron*, graines de tournesol*), huile de tournesol*, lamelles de noix de coco toastées* 4%, sel marin, sucre caramélisé*, arôme naturel de vanille*, antioxydant : extrait riche en tocophérols. Peut contenir des traces de fruits à coque, de lupin, de soja, de lait, de blé, de seigle et d'orge. *Ingrédient issu de l'agriculture biologique.

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