Why is Fiocchi Croccanti con Frutta classified as moderately processed (NOVA 3) and does it contain any additives?

The cereal is placed in NOVA 3 because it is an extruded grain product that combines processed wheat flakes with dried fruit pieces; although it undergoes heat and shaping, the ingredient list shows no added preservatives, colorings or flavor enhancers, resulting in an additive‑free label.

How do the sugar (10 g) and salt (0.51 g) levels in this cereal impact people managing diabetes or high blood pressure?

With 10 g of sugars per 100 g, the cereal contributes a moderate carbohydrate load that can be accommodated in a controlled‑carb diet, but individuals with diabetes should count it toward their daily allowance; the 0.51 g of salt is well below typical cereal levels, making it relatively safe for hypertension when consumed in moderation.

Are the hazelnuts and wheat in this product problematic for consumers with nut or gluten allergies?

Yes, the formulation contains hazelnuts and wheat flour, and the label also lists traces of other nuts, so it is not safe for anyone with tree‑nut or gluten intolerance.

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Fiocchi Croccanti con Frutta

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Fiocchi Croccanti con Frutta is a plant‑based breakfast cereal that falls under the PNNS groups “Cereals and potatoes” and “Breakfast cereals”. It carries a Nutri‑Score of B, belongs to NOVA group 3, and provides 370 kcal per 100 g with high fiber (16 g) and protein (12 g) while containing 10 g of sugars and 0.51 g of salt. Compared with average cereals it is lower in sugar, fat and salt but still includes gluten‑containing wheat and hazelnuts, so it is unsuitable for those with gluten or nut allergies.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

moderate

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal370 kcal

Fat5.7 g

Saturated Fat2.6 g

Carbohydrates60 g

Sugars10 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average breakfast cereal, this product offers less sugar (10 g vs 14.1 g), less fat (5.7 g vs 9 g) and much lower salt (0.51 g vs 1.77 g), while delivering substantially more fiber (16 g vs 8.3 g) and protein (12 g vs 10.2 g), with saturated fat slightly above the typical 2.5 g.

Ingredients

Fiocchi di frumento integrale con crusca (85%) (frumento integrale (69%), crusca di frumento (12%), estratto di malto d'orzo, sale), miscela di frutta in pezzi (15%) (uvetta sultanina (7,6%), mele disidratate (2,2%), nocciole (tritate, tostate) (2,2%), chips di cocco (2,2%), banane liofilizzate (0,8%),

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