Why is Cereales rellenos de leche classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is ultra‑processed because it combines refined cereals, a milk‑based filling, added sugars, vegetable oils and emulsifiers; the listed additives are lecithins (E322) used as an emulsifier and a tocopherol‑rich antioxidant (E306).

How does the high sugar content in this cereal affect diabetic or hypertensive diets?

The 37 g of sugar per 100 g can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for diabetic meal plans, and while its salt is moderate, the overall high carbohydrate load offers little advantage for hypertension management.

Is the wheat flour in this cereal a problem for people with gluten intolerance or celiac disease?

Yes, the cereal contains wheat semolina, whole‑wheat flour and regular wheat flour, all of which contain gluten, so it must be avoided by anyone who must follow a gluten‑free diet.

Hacendado • 500 g

Cereales rellenos de leche

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Cereales rellenos de leche are breakfast cereals that belong to the "Breakfast cereals" group of the PNNS classification. The product carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified as NOVA 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature with added sugars, vegetable oils (including palm oil), and several additives such as lecithins (E322) and a tocopherol‑rich antioxidant (E306). Nutritionally, it provides 447 kcal per 100 g with high levels of sugar (37 g) and saturated fat (6.5 g) while offering 10 g of protein and 3.3 g of fiber, but its moderate salt (0.78 g) and lack of whole‑grain fiber keep it from being a balanced choice.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal447 kcal

Fat14.5 g

Saturated Fat6.5 g

Monounsaturated Fat3.1 g

Polyunsaturated Fat4.6 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average breakfast cereal, this product contains markedly more sugar (37 g vs 14.2 g), higher fat (14.5 g vs 9.1 g) and saturated fat (6.5 g vs 2.5 g) and more calories (447 kcal vs 389 kcal), while its salt level (0.78 g) is lower than the typical 1.7 g.

Ingredients

Cereales 43% (sémola de arroz, harina de _trigo_ integral (_gluten_), harina de _trigo_ (_gluten_), harina de _avena_ (_gluten_)), relleno de _leche_ 40% (_leche_ entera en polvo 13%, azúcar, aceites y grasas vegetales (girasol, nabina, palma, coco), _leche_ desnatada en polvo 2%, suero _lácteo_ en polvo (_leche_), emulgente (lecitinas), antioxidante (extracto rico en tocoferoles)), chocolate en polvo 11% (azúcar, cacao en polvo), azúcar, _leche_ entera en polvo, sal.

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