Why is Gold granola brownie and cherry classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is classified as NOVA 4 because the formulation includes refined sugar, sunflower oil, chocolate with cocoa butter, added flavorings and the emulsifier lecithin (E322i), all of which result from multiple industrial processing steps beyond simple mixing of whole grains.

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

With 21 g of sugars per 100 g, the granola can cause a rapid increase in blood glucose, making it unsuitable as a regular snack for diabetics unless portion sizes are strictly limited, while its low salt level (0.28 g per 100 g) is well below hypertension thresholds, so salt is not a major concern but the overall carbohydrate load should still be managed.

Is Gold granola brownie and cherry suitable for vegan, gluten-free, or keto diets?

No; the product contains barley flour, which provides gluten, and may contain traces of milk and soy, disqualifying it for strict vegans and gluten-free diets, and its high carbohydrate and sugar content makes it incompatible with ketogenic eating plans.

Sante • 300 g

Gold granola brownie et cherry

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Gold granola brownie and cherry is a plant-based breakfast cereal classified under the PNNS groups Cereals and potatoes and Breakfast cereals, featuring oat flakes, barley flour, chocolate, sunflower oil and freeze-dried cherries. It carries a Nutri-Score of D (score 11) and belongs to NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra-processed product with high sugar (21 g per 100 g), moderate total fat (~9 g) and saturated fat (3.1 g), low salt (0.28 g), and a good fiber content (7.1 g) but little protein. Consumers should note the presence of gluten from barley, possible traces of milk, peanuts, nuts and soy, and the use of the emulsifier lecithin (E322i), which may be concerns for those with dietary restrictions or allergies.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal460 kcal

Fat16 g

Saturated Fat3.1 g

Carbohydrates64 g

Sugars21 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average breakfast cereal, this granola delivers about 21 g of sugars per 100 g (about 50% more than the 14 g average), a total fat content close to the average (~9 g versus 9 g) and far less salt at 0.28 g versus the typical 1.8 g.

Ingredients

Product derived from cereals 63,6% [whole grain oat flakes 57,7%, flour 5,9% (barley, com)], sugar, sunflower oil, chocolate 5% (sugar, cocoa mass, cocoa butter, emulsifier: lecithin; natural vanilla flavouring), fat - reduced cocoa powder 3,1%, freeze-dried cherry 1,5%, emulsifier: lecithin; sea salt, flavouring. Product may contain soy, milk, peanuts and nuts.

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