Why is Crunchy muesli with dark chocolate classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is made from refined grains, added sugars, glucose syrup and a chocolate coating, all of which are industrially processed ingredients; the only listed additive is soy lecithin (E322) used as an emulsifier, which together with the refined components triggers the NOVA 4 classification.

How does the high sugar content of this muesli affect people with diabetes or those monitoring blood glucose?

With 21 g of sugar per 100 g, the muesli can cause a rapid rise in blood glucose levels, so individuals with diabetes or who are controlling their sugar intake should treat it as a treat and limit portion size.

Is the wheat gluten in this product a concern for individuals with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity?

Yes, the cereal contains wheat gluten, barley malt flour and wheat flour, making it unsuitable for anyone requiring a gluten‑free diet.

Consum • 500 g

Muesli crujiente con chocolate negro

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Crunchy muesli with dark chocolate is a ready‑to‑eat breakfast cereal classified in the Breakfast cereals dietary family. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and falls into NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product that delivers 451 kcal, 17 g of fat (including 4.6 g saturated), 21 g of sugar and 7.6 g of fiber per 100 g. The formula contains gluten from wheat and barley, oats, and soy‑derived lecithin, making it unsuitable for gluten‑free diets, while its high sugar and fat content are nutritional drawbacks despite a modest salt level.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal451 kcal

Fat17 g

Saturated Fat4.6 g

Carbohydrates61 g

Sugars21 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average breakfast cereal, this muesli contains about 50 % more sugar (21 g vs 14 g), almost double the fat (17 g vs 9 g), but less salt (0.5 g vs 1.8 g) and a similar fiber content.

Ingredients

Copos laminados de _avena_ integral 49%, trozos de chocolate negro 15% (pasta de cacao, azúcar, emulgente (lecitinas)), azúcar, aceite de girasol, , arroz extrusionado 5% (harina de arroz, azúcar, gluten de _trigo_, harina de malta de_ cebada_, harina de _trigo_), jarabe de glucosa, cacao en polvo 3%, copos de maíz tostados (maíz, sal, extracto de melta de _cebada_), sal, aroma natural

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