Why is Muesli croccante classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which additives does it contain?

The product includes added cane sugar, sunflower oil, multiple chocolate preparations and an emulsifier (soy lecithin, E322), all of which are characteristic of ultra‑processed foods, thus earning the NOVA 4 rating.

How do the sugar and salt levels in Muesli croccante affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 23 g of sugar per 100 g, the cereal can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control, while its 0.3 g of salt is modest but still contributes to overall sodium intake for hypertensive individuals.

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

No; the cereal contains honey, wheat and rye flours (gluten), hazelnuts and soy‑derived lecithin, so it is not vegan, not gluten‑free and not safe for nut‑allergic consumers.

CONAD • 375 g

Muesli croccante

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Muesli croccante is a crunchy chocolate‑flavored breakfast cereal that falls under the Cereals and potatoes group (breakfast cereals). It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified as NOVA 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product with added sugars, added fats and an emulsifier (soy lecithin, E322). Per 100 g it provides 477 kcal, 22 g fat (6.8 g saturated), 23 g sugars, 0.3 g salt, 6.8 g fiber and 8.2 g protein, making it energy‑dense with moderate protein but high in sugar and saturated fat.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal477 kcal

Fat22 g

Saturated Fat6.8 g

Trans Fat0 g

Monounsaturated Fat0 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average breakfast cereal, this muesli contains roughly double the fat and sugar, about three times the saturated fat, lower salt, slightly less fiber and protein, and delivers about 90 kcal more per 100 g.

Ingredients

Fiocchi d'avena, zucchero di canna, olio di semi di girasole, fiocchi di frumento, farina di frumento, farina di segale, cioccolato fondente 6% (zucchero, pasta di cacao, burro di cacao, emulsionanti: lecitine (di soia); aroma naturale di vaniglia); cocco in scaglie, cioccolato fondente 5% (pasta di cacao, zucchero, cacao magro in polvere, burro di cacao, emulsionanti: lecitine); cereali soffiati (mais, riso, zucchero di canna, farina integrale, (frumento, segale, orzo), malto d'orzo, cacao magro in polvere, sale); nocciole tostate 3%, miele, sale.

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