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

NOVA 4 indicates foods made mostly from industrial ingredients and containing additives; Pecan includes added sugars, maple syrup, dehydrated glucose syrup, and emulsifier E322 (sunflower lecithin) plus a tocopherol‑rich antioxidant extract, all of which are typical of ultra‑processed products.

How does the sugar and salt content of Pecan affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

The 15 g of sugars per 100 g can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, which is problematic for diabetes management, while the 0.5 g of salt is lower than many cereals but still contributes to daily sodium intake, so hypertensive individuals should monitor portion sizes.

Is Pecan suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or nut‑free diets?

No; Pecan contains honey, so it is not vegan, includes wheat flakes and barley malt which introduce gluten, and has 5 % pecan nuts, making it unsuitable for gluten‑free or nut‑free consumers.

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Pecan

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Pecan is a plant‑based breakfast cereal that combines oat and whole‑wheat flakes with cornflakes, rice crispies, maple syrup, sunflower oil and pecan nuts. Per 100 g it delivers 441 kcal, 15 g of fat (1.5 g saturated), 7 g of fiber, 9 g of protein, 64 g of carbohydrates and 15 g of sugars, earning a Nutri‑Score of C and a NOVA 4 ultra‑processed classification; the high sugar and moderate salt levels are drawbacks, while the fiber, protein and nut‑derived healthy fats are positives. It contains gluten, nuts and honey, and includes additives such as emulsifier E322 (sunflower lecithin) and a tocopherol‑rich antioxidant, which may be concerns for some consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal441 kcal

Fat15 g

Saturated Fat1.5 g

Carbohydrates64 g

Sugars15 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average breakfast cereals, Pecan is markedly higher in fat (15 g vs 9 g) and calories (441 kcal vs 389 kcal), slightly higher in sugar (15 g vs 14.1 g), but lower in salt (0.5 g vs 1.8 g) and saturated fat (1.5 g vs 2.5 g).

Ingredients

flocons d'avoine 44%, flocons de blé complet 11%, huile de tournesol, sirop d'érable 7%, cornflakes 7% (maïs, sucre de canne, sel de cuisine, malt d'orge, émulsifiant: lécithine de tournesol), crispies de riz 6% (semoule de riz, farine de blé, sucre, malt d'orge, sel de cuisine), noix de pécan 5%, sucre, sirop de glucose déshydraté, amidon de blé, miel, sel de cuisine, sucre caramélisé, anti-oxydant: extrait riche en tocophérois, sirop de glucose

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