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

Chocapic is made from refined wheat flours, added sugar, cornmeal, malt extract and flavorings, all of which require multiple industrial steps such as extrusion, drying and coating, meeting the criteria for NOVA 4. The only listed additive is the emulsifier lecithin (E322), and natural flavorings are also present.

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

With 22.4 g of sugar per 100 g, Chocapic can cause rapid blood-glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for tight diabetic control, while its low salt (0.22 g) is well below typical limits for hypertension, so salt is not a major concern.

Is the wheat gluten in Chocapic a concern for people with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity?

Yes. Chocapic contains whole-wheat flour, regular wheat flour and barley malt extract, all of which provide gluten, so it is not safe for individuals with celiac disease or gluten intolerance.

Nestlé • 625 g

Chocapic

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Chocapic is a plant-based chocolate breakfast cereal made by Nestlé, classified in the 'Breakfast cereals' group of the PNNS and carrying a Nutri-Score of C. The product is ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and contains a modest amount of fiber (7.7 g per 100 g) and low salt (0.22 g), but it is high in sugars (22.4 g per 100 g) and includes gluten, possible milk traces, and the emulsifier lecithin (E322). It is free of palm oil, uses natural flavorings and sunflower oil, yet the additive presence and high sugar content limit its suitability for health-focused diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal384 kcal

Fat4.4 g

Saturated Fat1.1 g

Carbohydrates73.8 g

Sugars19.9 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average breakfast cereal (14.1 g sugar, 1.8 g salt and 8.3 g fiber per 100 g), Chocapic provides about 22 g of sugar (considerably higher), 0.22 g of salt (well below average) and 7.7 g of fiber (slightly lower).

Ingredients

Harina integral de TRIGO (37,5%), harina de TRIGO (18,5%), chocolate en polvo (18,1 %) [azúcar, cacao en polvo* (5,8 %)], sémola de maíz (16,2 %), jarabe de glucosa, extracto de malta de CEBADA, aceite refinado de girasol, carbonato cálcico, azúcar, harina de CEBADA malteada (0,3 %), emulgente (lecitinas), sal, aromas naturales, hierro, niacina, ácido pantoténico, vitamina D, vitamina B6, tiamina, riboflavina, ácido fólico.

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