Why is Mysli čokoláda a Ořechy classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is labeled NOVA 4 because the formulation includes added sugars, chocolate with cocoa butter, soy lecithin, an antioxidant blend (ascorbyl palmitate and a natural tocopherol extract) and other processing aids such as reduced‑fat cocoa powder, all of which are typical of ultra‑processed foods.

How does the sugar and saturated fat content in this muesli affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 25 g of sugar per 100 g, the product can cause rapid spikes in blood glucose, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control. The 4.2 g of saturated fat may raise LDL cholesterol levels, which is a concern for people managing hypertension or cardiovascular risk, although its low salt (0.15 g) is favorable for blood‑pressure control.

Based on the ingredients, is this product suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or nut‑free diets?

No. It contains wheat flour and wheat‑based ingredients, which provide gluten; milk chocolate and dried whole milk introduce dairy; and hazelnuts are present, so it is not vegan, not gluten‑free, and not safe for nut‑allergic individuals.

Emco • 750 g

Mysli čokoláda a Ořechy

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

The product is a chocolate and nut muesli intended for breakfast, classified in the "Cereals and potatoes" food group. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D (score 11) and belongs to NOVA 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product containing added sugars, lecithin and an antioxidant blend. While it supplies 8.5 g of fiber and 8.4 g of protein per 100 g, it also delivers 25 g of sugars and 17 g of fat, including 4.2 g of saturated fat, which may be a concern for those limiting sugar or saturated fat intake.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal439 kcal

Fat17 g

Saturated Fat4.2 g

Carbohydrates59 g

Sugars25 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average breakfast‑cereal, this muesli contains markedly more sugars (25 g vs 14 g), fat (17 g vs 9 g) and saturated fat (4.2 g vs 2.5 g), while its salt (0.15 g) and protein (8.4 g) are lower than typical values.

Ingredients

Blé, Vločky ovesné, Cukr, Řepkový olej, Mléčná čokoláda 6 % (Cukr, Plnotučně sušené mléko, Kakaové máslo, Kakaová hmota sušená syrovátka, Sójový lecitin, Vanilkový extrakt, Teneur en cacao min), Extrudat de blé (Semoule de blé, Son de blé), Farine de blé, Kakový prášek se sniženým obsahem tuku, Kokos 2 %, Hořká čokoláda 2 % (Cukr, Kakaová hmota, Kakaové máslo, Dextróza, Emulgátor: Sójový lecitin, Vanilkový extrakt, Teneur en cacao min, Kakaové lupínky, Semoule de blé, Farine de blé, Cukr, Kakakový prášek 2 %, Ječná sladová mouka, Sůl), Raisins secs (Rozinky, Slunečnicový olej), Amidon de blé, Lískové oříšky 1 %, Antioxidant (Askorbylpalmitát, Přírodní extrakt s vysokým obsahem tokoferolů, soya - lécithine, Slunečnicový olej)

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