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Nestlé

Gold Crunchy Corn & Oat Flakes

Name: Gold Crunchy Corn & Oat Flakes
Brand: Nestlé

Use in moderation SafeShelf · review pending

NOVA 4whole grain certifiedfortified vitamins mineralsultra-processedhigh sodiumno artificial colourslactose-freenut-freepregnancy-safeenjoy in moderation

Serving

30 g

Pack

850 g

Ingredients

Barcode

8901058907081

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01 — Ingredient mix

What’s in the box, ranked from most concerning.

Each ingredient gets a tier from our researched dossier. The list sorts worst-first; the donut summarises the distribution. Tap any ingredient for its full dossier.

Caution · 4 ingredients shown

Caution4 of 12 ingredients

SugarCaution

Glucose SyrupCaution

Acidity regulator (339(iii))Caution

Emulsifier (471)Caution

Cleared 8▾

Degermed maize (Corn) gritsCleared

Whole maize (Corn) flourCleared

Whole Oat FlourCleared

MineralsCleared

Malt ExtractCleared

Iodised SaltCleared

VitaminsCleared

Antioxidant (307b)Cleared

02 — Claims audit

Every label claim, fact-checked.

We treat each claim as a question — does what’s inside back it up? Tap a claim for the reasoning.

6/9

claims fully supported

“Made with Whole Grain”misleading

Product contains 17% whole maize flour and 10.3% whole oat flour; a Whole Grain Certified mark appears in certifications. However, the dominant ingredient (64.7%) is degermed maize grits, which is not a whole grain.

“Gold Crunchy”unverified

A product name/sensory descriptor; not a verifiable nutritional or health claim.

“With Immuno-nutrients”true

EXTRA INFORMATION confirms iron (15 mg/100 g), zinc (6.6 mg/100 g), selenium (41 µg/100 g), and folic acid (135 µg/100 g) are present at meaningful levels.

“Source of B Vitamins”true

EXTRA INFORMATION confirms vitamin B2 (1.0 mg/100 g), B3/niacin (7.0 mg/100 g), B6 (0.95 mg/100 g), and pantothenic acid (2.5 mg/100 g) in the vitamin/mineral panel.

“Source of Calcium”true

EXTRA INFORMATION confirms calcium at 500 mg/100 g and 150 mg per 30 g serving.

“Iron, Zinc, Selenium & Folic acid help support normal immune system function”true

This is an EFSA/FSSAI-permitted nutrient function claim; all four nutrients are confirmed present at meaningful levels per the micronutrient panel in EXTRA INFORMATION.

“Calcium & Vitamin D help maintain bone health”true

EFSA/FSSAI-permitted nutrient function claim; calcium (500 mg/100 g) and vitamin D (8 µg/100 g) are both confirmed in EXTRA INFORMATION.

“Vitamin B2, B3 and B6 help release energy from food”true

EFSA/FSSAI-permitted nutrient function claim; B2 (1.0 mg/100 g), B3 (7.0 mg/100 g), and B6 (0.95 mg/100 g) are all confirmed in EXTRA INFORMATION.

“Good Food, Good Life”unverified

Nestlé's corporate brand tagline; a subjective marketing statement with no verifiable nutritional or factual content.

03 — The fuller picture

Read the whole thing if a one-line verdict isn’t enough.

What’s in favour, and what’s working against it

In favour

Whole Grain certified; contains whole maize and whole oat flour
Fortified with 10 micronutrients: calcium, iron, zinc, selenium, vitamins B2/B3/B6/D, folic acid, pantothenic acid
Low added sugar per serving: 1.9 g per 30 g serve
No artificial colours or artificial flavours listed
Zero trans fat (declared; trace 0.01 g/serve from process is negligible)
FSSAI-registered; manufactured and sold in India under licensed facilities

Working against

Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): contains E471, E339(iii), E307b, glucose syrup
Moderately high sodium: 349 mg/100 g (104.7 mg per 30 g serve)
Contains glucose syrup — an added industrial sugar with high glycaemic index
Contains malt extract (barley-derived): unsuitable for gluten-intolerant individuals
Emulsifier E471 may contain genotoxic glycidyl ester contaminants (EU set new limits 2023)
Degermed maize grits (64.7% of product) are lower-quality, higher-GI than whole grain forms

Who should approach with care

Diabetes — Contains both sucrose and glucose syrup, both of which cause rapid postprandial blood glucose spikes; the degermed maize grits base also has a moderate-to-high glycaemic index, making this product inappropriate for individuals with type 1 or type 2 diabetes without close portion control.

Infants — Contains added glucose syrup (inappropriate for infants under 12 months per WHO/EFSA), added salt (harmful to immature renal function), and malt extract (unsuitable for very young infants); not formulated for infant or weaning use.

Gluten Intolerance — Malt extract is derived from barley and must be strictly avoided by individuals with coeliac disease; additionally, oats contain avenin (related prolamin) and the product label states it may contain wheat — the combination presents a serious gluten exposure risk.

Kidney Disease — Contains E339(iii) (trisodium phosphate), a phosphate additive for which EFSA's ADI explicitly does not apply to people with moderate-to-severe chronic kidney disease; high phosphate intake in CKD elevates serum phosphate and accelerates disease progression.

Hypertension — Sodium content of 349 mg/100 g (from iodised salt and trisodium phosphate) is meaningful; WHO recommends <5 g salt/day for the general population and lower for hypertensive individuals, making regular consumption of this cereal a non-trivial sodium contributor.

Heart Disease — Elevated sodium, added glucose syrup (linked to adverse blood lipids per EFSA 2022), and emulsifier E471 (potential trans fatty acid content if from hydrogenated oil source) collectively warrant caution for individuals with cardiovascular disease.

Children — Sucrose and glucose syrup contribute to free-sugar intake associated with dental caries and excess weight gain in children per WHO 2015 and EFSA 2022; phosphate additive E339(iii) also exceeds EFSA's group ADI for toddlers and children at mean exposure levels.

Pregnancy — Iodised salt provides iodine, but iodine requirements rise to 200–250 µg/day in pregnancy and salt alone is typically insufficient; both deficiency and excess iodine are harmful to fetal neurodevelopment, and clinician guidance on total iodine intake is recommended.

Lactation — Lactating women have elevated iodine requirements (200 µg/day per EFSA) that iodised salt in this product alone may not adequately meet; a clinician should assess total iodine intake including supplementation.

Thyroid Disease — Iodised salt can precipitate iodine-induced thyrotoxicosis or worsen autoimmune thyroid conditions such as Hashimoto's or Graves' disease; individuals with pre-existing thyroid disorders should seek medical guidance.

Ibs — Malt extract contains fermentable carbohydrates (fructans, maltodextrins), glucose syrup exerts a high osmotic sugar load, and whole oat flour is high in fermentable fibres — all of which can exacerbate bloating, cramping, and altered bowel habits in IBS.

Ibd — Malt extract (barley-derived) may be problematic for IBD patients with documented gluten or barley sensitivity; consultation with a physician before consumption is advised.

Gout — Glucose syrup intake can elevate serum uric acid levels, which may trigger or worsen gout episodes in susceptible individuals.

The full analysis

Popular with families seeking a quick, "nutritious" morning cereal, this product carries genuine positives — Whole Grain certification, an impressive micronutrient panel (calcium 500 mg, iron 15 mg, selenium 41 µg, vitamin D 8 µg per 100 g), and no artificial colours or flavours. However, it is unambiguously ultra-processed (NOVA 4): it contains an industrial emulsifier (E471), a synthetic acidity regulator (trisodium phosphate, E339iii), an antioxidant additive (E307b), and two added sugar streams (sucrose and glucose syrup), sitting alongside sodium at a meaningful 349 mg/100 g. The most useful thing a curious consumer should know is that the fortification is real and regulated, but the ultra-processed formulation and moderate sodium load make this a 'fortified junk food' rather than a whole-food breakfast option.

FSSAI licence

10016064000819

Manufacturer

KAYEM FOOD INDUSTRIES PVT. LTD.

Region

Source

MANUAL

Analysis

Independently researched