Why is Crunchy muesli with fruits, seeds and hazelnuts classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product combines multiple processed ingredients such as glucose syrup, roasted rice, toasted coconut, and honey, and includes added flavorings and preservatives; the listed additives are sulphite (E220), antioxidant tocopherol (E306), acidity regulator (E330) and humectant (E422).

How do the sugar and salt levels in this muesli affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

With 19 g of sugar per 100 g, the cereal can cause a rapid rise in blood glucose, making it less suitable for diabetics unless consumed in very small portions; its salt content is only 0.06 g, so it poses minimal risk for hypertension.

Based on its ingredient list, is this muesli suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, keto or halal diets?

The presence of honey makes it non‑vegan, while wheat flour and gluten‑containing oat flakes prevent it from being gluten‑free; its high carbohydrate and sugar content exceed keto limits, and although it contains no pork or alcohol, the honey and potential animal‑derived flavorings mean halal status should be verified with the manufacturer.

Boni • 500 g

Crunchy muesli aux fruits, graines et noisettes

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Crunchy muesli with fruits, seeds and hazelnuts is a ready-to-eat breakfast cereal belonging to the cereals and potatoes group. It carries a Nutri-Score of C and is classified as NOVA 4, indicating an ultra-processed product that contains added sugars, several flavorings and four additives (E220, E306, E330, E422). Nutritionally it provides high fiber (6.6 g/100 g) and protein (9.1 g/100 g) but also elevated sugar (19 g) and fat (15 g), while its salt level is low (0.06 g).

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal441 kcal

Fat15 g

Saturated Fat3.6 g

Carbohydrates65 g

Sugars19 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average crunchy muesli (≈14 g sugar, 9 g fat, 2.5 g saturated fat, 1.8 g salt per 100 g), this product delivers markedly more sugar (19 g) and total fat (15 g), slightly higher saturated fat (3.6 g), yet considerably less salt (0.06 g).

Ingredients

48% flocon d'AVOINE complète (gluten), 11 % raisin sec (raisin, huile de tournesol, huile de coton), sirop de glucose, riz croustillant (semoule de riz, farine de BLÉ (gluten), sucre, malt d'ORGE (gluten), sel), huile de tournesol, sucre, 4% graine de tournesol, farine de BLÉ (gluten), 3% chips de coco toastée, 3% morceau de NOISETTE, 2 % chips de banane frite (banane, graisse de coco, sucre, arôme de banane), 2% morceau de pomme séchée [pomme, correcteur d'acidité (E330), antioxy - dant (E220 (SULFITES))], 2% canneberge sucrée glycérinée [canneberge, sucre, humectant (E422), huile de tournesol], miel, sucre caramélisé, cannelle, antioxydant (E306), arôme naturel

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