Why is Cereales baies des bois classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and which additives does it contain?

It is considered ultra-processed because the formulation relies on refined grain flakes, added sugars, malted barley, emulsifiers and several techno-ingredients; the label lists additives E322 (sunflower lecithin) and E401 (sodium alginate) which are used as emulsifier and thickener.

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

The 19 g of sugars per 100 g can cause rapid blood-glucose spikes, so people with diabetes should consume it only in small portions; the 0.7 g of salt is moderate and lower than the average cereal, so its impact on hypertension is less pronounced but still requires moderation.

Is Cereales baies des bois suitable for vegan, gluten-free or nut-free diets?

The cereal is not vegan because it contains skimmed milk powder, whey and honey; it is not gluten-free because spelt, wheat and barley are present; and it is not nut-free as it includes hazelnuts, so it should be avoided by those following these specific diets.

Farmer,Migros • 500 g

Céréales baies des bois

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Cereales baies des bois is a plant-based breakfast cereal sold by Farmer and Migros in a 500 g tray. It belongs to the cereals and breakfast cereals group, carries a Nutri-Score of D and is classified as NOVA 4, providing 412 kcal, 10 g protein, 7 g fiber, 19 g sugars and 0.7 g salt per 100 g, with about 10 g added sugars. While it offers whole-grain flakes, oats and fiber, the high sugar level, presence of gluten, milk powder, hazelnuts and additives such as E322 and E401 make it less suitable for low-sugar or allergen-free diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal412 kcal

Fat10 g

Saturated Fat2.5 g

Carbohydrates67 g

Sugars19 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average breakfast cereal, this mix contains more sugar (19 g vs 14.13 g), slightly more fat (10 g vs 8.97 g) and higher calories (412 kcal vs 389.1 kcal), but less salt and less fiber.

Ingredients

Flakes d'épeautre 24% (épeautre, sucre, sel de cuisine, malt d'orge, émulsifiant: lécithine de tournesol), flocons d'avoine 23%, flakes de riz et de blé 20% (riz, blé, sucre, protéine de blé, lait écrémé en poudre, malt d'orge, sel de cuisine, $petit-lait$ en poudre, germes de blé), sucre brut, crispies (maïs, riz, sucre brut, farine complète [blé, seigle, orge], malt d'orge, sel de cuisine, cacao en poudre), huile de tournesol, farine de blé et de seigle, flocons de coco, germes de blé, glucose, granulé de framboises 1% (glucose, sucre, framboises, épaississant: E401), granulé de myrtilles 1% (sucre, glucose, myrtilles, épaississant: E401), granulé de fraises 1% (maltodextrine, fraises 0.5%, sucre, fécule modifiée de pommes de terre, épaississant: E401), miel, noisettes grillées, fraises lyophilisées 0.5%, sel de cuisine.

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