Why is Granola croccante con frutti rossi classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is actually assigned to NOVA group 3, which reflects moderate processing rather than ultra‑processing; it contains only one listed additive, the antioxidant E306 (a tocopherol‑rich extract).

How does the sugar and salt content in this granola affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 19 g of sugars per 100 g, the granola can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control, while its 0.76 g of salt per 100 g is moderate and lower than typical cereal averages, posing less of a concern for hypertension but still contributing to overall sodium intake.

Is Granola croccante con frutti rossi suitable for a gluten‑free or vegan diet?

The cereal is vegan because all ingredients are plant‑derived, but it contains wheat flour and other gluten‑containing components, so it is not suitable for a gluten‑free diet.

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Granola croccante con frutti rossi

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Granola croccante con frutti rossi is a plant‑based breakfast cereal that belongs to the "Cereals and potatoes" and "Breakfast cereals" groups. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is placed in NOVA group 3, indicating moderate processing with added sugar, salt and a single antioxidant additive (E306). The product supplies 7.5 g of dietary fiber per 100 g and is vegan, but its 19 g of sugars and 0.76 g of salt per 100 g, together with added oil, make it a high‑sugar, moderate‑salt choice.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal437 kcal

Fat14 g

Saturated Fat1.9 g

Carbohydrates64 g

Sugars19 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average breakfast cereal, this granola contains about 19 g of sugars per 100 g (≈35 % more than the 14.13 g average), 7.5 g of fiber (≈9 % less than the 8.26 g average), and 0.76 g of salt (roughly 57 % lower than the 1.77 g average).

Ingredients

Muesli [fiocchi d'AVENA integrale 53%, zucchero, estruso di riso e FRUMENTO 14% (farina di FRUMENTO, amido di mais, farina di malto d'ORZO, farina di riso, sale, farina di malto d'ORZO e FRUMENTO), olio di semi di girasole, farina di FRUMENTO, sale, sciroppo di zucchero caramellato, cocco grattugiato, antiossidante: estratto ricco di tocoferolo], frutti rossi liofilizzati 3% (more intere 1,75%, lamponi a pezzi 1%, ribes rosso intero 0,25%). Può contenere tracce di ARACHIDI, FRUTTA A GUSCIO, SEMI DI SESAMO, LATTE, SOIA, SENAPE e LUPINI.

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