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

The product combines multiple processed ingredients such as refined vegetable oils, added sugars, flavourings and candied fruits, which places it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category, and it includes the additives E223 (sulphite) and E330 (citric acid).

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

With 23 g of sugars per 100 g, the Muesli can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control, while its very low salt (0.03 g) does not aggravate hypertension but the overall sugar load remains a concern.

Is this Muesli suitable for strict vegan and gluten‑free diets?

The product is fully vegan, but it contains wheat, barley malt extract and gluten, so it is not gluten‑free; it also includes nuts and sulphites, which may trigger allergies.

Colruyt • 750 g

Muesli

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Muesli is a crunchy fruit blend of whole‑grain oat flakes, whole‑wheat flakes, wheat, banana slices and assorted dried fruits, positioned in the cereals and potatoes family and classified as a breakfast cereal. Its nutritional profile per 100 g provides 371 kcal, 11 g fat, 2.4 g saturated fat, 0.03 g salt, 23 g sugars, 13 g fiber and 11 g protein, resulting in a Nutri‑Score of C; the high sugar and fat levels lower the score while the high fiber and protein are positive factors. The product is rated as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and contains the additives E223 (a sulphite) and E330 (citric acid) and allergens such as gluten, nuts and sulphites.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal371 kcal

Fat11 g

Saturated Fat2.4 g

Carbohydrates52 g

Sugars23 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average breakfast‑cereal, this Muesli contains markedly more sugar (23 g vs 14.1 g) and fat (11 g vs 9 g), but offers higher fiber (13 g vs 8.3 g) and protein (11 g vs 10.2 g) while keeping salt low.

Ingredients

35 % flocons d'AVOINE complète, 20,5 % raisins secs [raisins, huiles végétales (tournesol, graines de coton)], 15 % flocons de BLE complet, 5 % flocons de blé grillés (BLÉ, extrait de malt d'ORGE), 4,5% rondelles de bananes frites (banane, huile de coco, sucre, arôme), 3 % graines de tournesol, 3% dattes séchées (dattes, farine de riz), 2,8% AMANDES, 2,5 % abricots secs [abricots, farine de riz, antioxydant (E223, contient des SULFITES)], 2,5 % morceaux de NOISETTES, 2 % graines de potiron, 1,8% ananas confit [sucre, ananas, acidifiant (E330), antioxydant (E223, contient des SULFITES)], 1,5% papayes confites [sucre, papayes, antioxydant (E223, contient des SULFITES)], 1% graines de lin brun.

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