Why is Crousti fondant choco-noisettes classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

Because it is made from refined grains, added sugars, vegetable oil, and includes industrial additives such as emulsifier lecithins (E322) and antioxidant tocopherol‑rich extract (E306); the presence of these processed ingredients and the extrusion manufacturing process place it in NOVA 4.

How does the high sugar content in Crousti fondant choco-noisettes affect a diabetic or weight‑management diet?

The 17.5 g of sugar per 100 g can cause rapid spikes in blood glucose, making the cereal unsuitable for strict diabetic plans and contributing significant extra calories that may hinder weight‑loss goals if consumed regularly.

Is the hazelnut paste in Crousti fondant choco-noisettes a concern for people with nut allergies?

Yes; the product includes 5.2 % hazelnut paste and lists nuts among the declared allergens, so anyone with a tree‑nut allergy should avoid it.

Nestlé, Nat • 340 g

Crousti fondant choco-noisettes

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Crousti fondant choco-noisettes is a ready‑to‑eat breakfast cereal that falls under the PNNS group “Breakfast cereals” within cereals and potatoes. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is rated as an ultra‑processed product (NOVA 4), with a high sugar content of 17.5 g per 100 g, elevated energy (≈452 kcal), moderate saturated fat (2.4 g), low salt (0.22 g) and a modest 6.2 g of fiber. The cereal contains no artificial flavors, no colorings, and no palm oil, uses sunflower oil and Rainforest Alliance‑certified cocoa, is vegetarian but not vegan due to skimmed milk powder, and lists gluten, milk and nuts as allergens.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal452 kcal

Fat17.4 g

Saturated Fat2.4 g

Carbohydrates62.8 g

Sugars17.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average breakfast cereal, this product contains more sugar (17.5 g vs 14.14 g per 100 g), less salt (0.22 g vs 1.78 g), and less fiber (6.2 g vs 8.27 g).

Ingredients

BLÉ complet* 32,5 %, farine de riz*, chocolat en poudre 16,6 % (sucre, cacao en poudre*¹), huile de tournesol, amidon de BLÉ*, pâte de NOISETTE* 5,2 %, sucre, semoule de maïs*, LAIT écrémé en poudre*, émulsifiant (lécithines), agent de charge (carbonate de calcium), arômes naturels*, sel, antioxydant (extrait riche en tocophérols). *ingrédients d'origine naturelle. Peut contenir d'autres FRUITS À COQUE. ¹Bilan massique certifié Rainforest alliance www.ra.org/fr. Nestlé achète une quantité de cacao certifié Rainforest alliance équivalente à celle nécessaire pour ce produit.

84%

35%

Unlock What Your Food Doesn't Tell You

Scan this and millions of other food products to discover hidden positive & negative points, scores percentage, additives, allergens, and deeper product insights with the free NutrScan app.