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Kellogg's Chocolate Muesli 12 In 1 Power Breakfast
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This breakfast cereal offers a mix of whole grains, nuts, and dried fruits, providing dietary fiber and some essential minerals and vitamins. However, it contains a significant amount of added sugar and liquid glucose, contributing to a high sugar load. A notable concern is the presence of Caramel Colour (INS 150d), an ammonia-process caramel colour that can generate 4-MEI, which is classified by IARC as Group 2B (possibly carcinogenic to humans). While the label does not state the concentration of 4-MEI, this additive is a key factor limiting the product's overall safety score. Individuals monitoring sugar intake or those concerned about ammonia-process caramel colours should consider these factors.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
What’s favorable
- Rolled Oats
- Black Raisins
- Black Currants
- Almonds
- Rolled Barley
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High added sugar; contains IARC-classified caramel colour and undisclosed flavours
The score is held down by this product's nutrition profile, which dominates the assessment regardless of the rest of the formulation. This breakfast cereal contains a high amount of added sugar and liquid glucose. It also includes Caramel Colour (INS 150d), an ammonia-process colour that can generate 4-MEI, which is classified by IARC as Group 2B (possibly carcinogenic to humans). Additionally, the product uses undisclosed 'Flavours' and 'Nature Identical and Artificial (Cream) Flavours', which may be a concern for those with specific sensitivities. The product is highly processed.
Consider this product carefully if you are
- Looking for a lower-sugar option — Added sugar is 18.9 g per 100 g.
- Avoiding certain additives or colours — Humectant (INS 452(i)) and Colour (INS 150d) are declared.
Declared allergens: Tree nuts, Milk and Gluten
People with these allergies should avoid it and check the pack’s own allergen statement.
Based on the declared ingredient list. This is a risk only to people with the allergy, not a general-population safety issue, so it does not lower the safety score.
Concern breakdown
Score out of 10 · higher = fewer concernsHow this product performs on each concern we check for food. This is a breakdown of the same evidence behind the score above — not a separate verdict.
Saturated fat 2.1 g · trans fat 0 g per 100 g/ml
Infants under 1
AvoidHigh added sugar content from sugar and liquid glucose is not recommended for infants and young children due to potential for dental caries and developing a preference for sweet tastes.
Toddlers & young children (1–5)
LimitContains whole almonds and pumpkin seeds, which can pose a choking hazard for young children. Supervise consumption carefully.
Why the score is capped
Contains ammonia caramel colour (E150c/d) — which can generate 4-MEI during manufacture — IARC classifies 4-MEI as Group 2B (possibly carcinogenic to humans); this label does not state its concentration
Rule F-CAP-10 · Source: IARC / EFSA classification of the additive
Highly processed (NOVA) and high in sugar
Rule F-CAP-07
Flavours not disclosed — the label does not say which substance this is
Rule F-CAP-13
What's good
Contains multiple whole grains (Rolled Oats, Rolled Barley, Sorghum Flour, Ragi Flour)
Includes nuts and seeds (Almonds, Pumpkin Seeds) for healthy fats and protein
Fortified with essential minerals and vitamins
Watch out for
High in added sugars (Sugar, Liquid Glucose, Candied Cranberry)
Contains Caramel Colour (INS 150d), an ammonia-process colour with an IARC Group 2B classification concern
Highly processed formulation (NOVA-4)
Humectant (INS 452(i)) — phosphate additive — concern for kidney & heart health.
Ingredient Concerns safety database
Sources cited below may be Indian (FSSAI) or international (EU, US, WHO, IARC) — an international classification or law is evidence, not an Indian regulatory finding.
Sodium Polyphosphate (E452)
Sodium polyphosphate is a sequestrant and emulsifier. Excessive phosphate from food additives is a growing concern; unlike organic phosphate from natural foods, additive phosphates are nearly completely absorbed. Regular high intake may strain kidneys and raise cardiovascular risk.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: FSSAI INS 452; EFSA 2019 Phosphate Report
Sodium Polyphosphate: regulation, sources and other products →Caramel Colour (Class III & IV) (E150c)
Classes III and IV of caramel colour (INS 150c/150d) are made with ammonia, a process that can generate 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI) as a by-product. IARC classifies 4-MEI as Group 2B, possibly carcinogenic to humans, and California lists it under Proposition 65 with a warning threshold — though EFSA's own re-evaluation did not reach the same level of concern as IARC's classification. This label does not state the product's 4-MEI concentration, so exposure from this specific product cannot be determined from the ingredient list alone. It is the colour that makes colas and dark sauces brown. Classes I and II are made without ammonia and do not carry this concern.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: IARC Monograph Vol. 101 (4-MEI); California Proposition 65; EFSA re-evaluation of caramel colours (2011)
Caramel Colour (Class III & IV): regulation, sources and other products →Sodium Carbonate (E500)
Used as a leavening agent and acidity regulator. Contributes to total dietary sodium. Individuals on sodium-restricted diets (hypertension, kidney disease, heart failure) should account for sodium from all food additive sources, not just table salt.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: FSSAI INS 500
Sodium Carbonate: regulation, sources and other products →Wheat Flour
Wheat and wheat-derived ingredients contain gluten, which triggers an autoimmune response in people with celiac disease, causing intestinal damage. People with non-celiac gluten sensitivity (NCGS) or wheat allergy must also avoid this ingredient. Labelled as a major allergen by FSSAI.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: FSSAI Food Labelling Regulations; Celiac Disease Foundation
Wheat Flour: regulation, sources and other products →Decode Label Analysis
Contains Caramel Colour (INS 150d), an ammonia-sulphite caramel colour that can generate 4-MEI, which is classified by IARC as Group 2B (possibly carcinogenic to humans). The concentration of 4-MEI is not stated on the label.
Contains Wheat Flour (Atta), which contains gluten. Not suitable for individuals with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.
Claim check
Front-of-pack marketing claims checked against this product's actual ingredients and nutrition. "Can't verify" means the label does not provide enough information to check the claim — it is not the same as the claim being false.
The product name states 'Chocolate Muesli', and the ingredients list includes 'DARK CHOCOLATE POWDER' and 'COCOA SOLIDS', confirming the presence of chocolate and the product form as muesli.
The product claims to be a '12 in 1 Power Breakfast', and the label lists more than 12 distinct ingredients that contribute to a breakfast cereal, including various grains, nuts, seeds, and fruits.
The claim 'Almonds' is accurate as 'ALMONDS (4.5%)' are listed in the ingredients.
The claim 'Pumpkin Seeds' is accurate as 'PUMPKIN SEEDS (3%)' are listed in the ingredients.
The claim 'Black Raisins' is accurate as 'BLACK RAISINS (3%)' are listed in the ingredients.
The claim 'Black Currants' is accurate as 'BLACK CURRANTS (3%)' are listed in the ingredients.
The claim 'Cranberries' is accurate as 'CANDIED CRANBERRY (3%)' are listed in the ingredients.
The claim 'Chocolate' is accurate as 'DARK CHOCOLATE POWDER' and 'COCOA SOLIDS' are listed in the ingredients.
The claim 'Oats' is accurate as 'ROLLED OATS (23.8%)' are listed in the ingredients.
The claim 'Barley' is accurate as 'ROLLED BARLEY (4%)' are listed in the ingredients.
The claim 'Jowar' is accurate as 'SORGHUM (JOWAR) FLOUR (3.2%)' is listed in the ingredients.
The claim 'Wheat' is accurate as 'WHEAT FLOUR (ATTA) (3.7%)' is listed in the ingredients.
Read straight from the back-of-pack photo — quantities, sections and any disguised terms, so the small print can’t hide behind the marketing.
32 entries as printed on the label · 30 distinct ingredients (some are declared more than once).
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Rolled Oats 23.8%ROLLED OATS (23.8%)
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SugarSUGAR
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Dark Chocolate Powder 9.5%DARK CHOCOLATE POWDER (9.5%)
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Sugar within Dark Chocolate PowderSUGAR
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Cocoa Solids within Dark Chocolate PowderCOCOA SOLIDS
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Cocoa Butter within Dark Chocolate PowderCOCOA BUTTER
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Edible Vegetable OilEDIBLE VEGETABLE OIL (SUNFLOWER OIL)
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Sunflower Oil within Edible Vegetable OilSUNFLOWER OIL
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Rice Flour 6.2%RICE FLOUR (6.2%)
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Corn Meal 6.1%CORN MEAL (6.1%)
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Raisins 6%RAISINS (6%)
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Black Raisins 3% within RaisinsBLACK RAISINS (3%)
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Black Currants 3%BLACK CURRANTS (3%)
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Almonds 4.5%ALMONDS (4.5%)
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Rolled Barley 4%ROLLED BARLEY (4%)
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Wheat Flour (Atta) 3.7%WHEAT FLOUR (ATTA) (3.7%)
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Cereal ExtractCEREAL EXTRACT
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Sorghum (Jowar) Flour 3.2%SORGHUM (JOWAR) FLOUR (3.2%)
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Pumpkin Seeds 3%PUMPKIN SEEDS (3%)
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Candied Cranberry 3%CANDIED CRANBERRY (3%)
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Cocoa Solids 1.8% trace amountCOCOA SOLIDS (1.8%)
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Liquid GlucoseLIQUID GLUCOSE
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Iodized SaltIODIZED SALT
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Ragi FlourRAGI FLOUR
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MineralsMINERALS
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FlavoursFLAVOURS (NATURE IDENTICAL AND ARTIFICIAL (CREAM))
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Nature Identical and Artificial (Cream) Flavours within FlavoursNATURE IDENTICAL AND ARTIFICIAL (CREAM)
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Antioxidant (INS 307b)ANTIOXIDANT (INS 307b)
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Raising Agent (INS 500(ii))RAISING AGENT (INS 500(ii))
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Humectant (INS 452(i))HUMECTANT (INS 452(i))
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Colour (INS 150d) synthetic colourSulphite ammonia caramel (INS 150D)COLOUR (INS 150d)
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VitaminsAND VITAMINS
Trace amounts: some named ingredients appear in token quantities or low in the list. At these concentrations a meaningful benefit is unlikely, and their front-of-pack prominence may not reflect their level in the formulation.
In label order — normally largest quantity first. Select a row for the full write-up and sources.
These are major food allergens named on the ingredient list. They are a risk only to people allergic to them — not a general-population safety issue — so they do not lower the safety score. Anyone with the allergy should avoid this product, and check the pack’s own allergen statement.
The label declares each of these as a blend and then lists what is in it. The components appear in the groups above on their own merits, so the blend itself is shown here rather than counted a second time.
✓ Decode Label Assessment: Favorable ⚠ Decode Label Assessment: Concern Decode Label Assessment: Neutral
Who should take caution
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| Energy | 417 kcal |
| Protein | 11 g |
| Carbohydrate | 66.9 g |
| Total Sugars | 26.9 g |
| Added Sugars | 18.9 g |
| Total Fat | 13.3 g |
| Saturated Fat | 2.1 g |
| Trans Fat | 0 g |
| Dietary Fibre | 7.2 g |
| Sodium | 135 mg |
| ENERGY FROM FAT | 120 kcal |
| MONOUNSATURATED FATTY ACIDS | 7.7 g |
| POLYUNSATURATED FATTY ACIDS | 3.5 g |
| CHOLESTEROL | 0 mg |
Colour shows the per-100g level (green = low, amber = moderate, red = high), from the product's label.
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What are the ingredients in Kellogg's Chocolate Muesli 12 In 1 Power Breakfast?
The label of Kellogg's Chocolate Muesli 12 In 1 Power Breakfast lists 30 ingredients, in label order: Rolled Oats, Dark Chocolate Powder, Sugar, Cocoa butter, Edible Vegetable Oil, Sunflower oil, Rice flour, Corn Meal, Raisins, Black Raisins, Black Currants, Almonds, Rolled Barley, Wheat flour (Atta), Cereal Extract, Sorghum (Jowar) Flour, Pumpkin Seeds, Candied Cranberry, Cocoa Solids, Liquid Glucose, Iodized Salt, Ragi Flour, Minerals, Flavours, Nature Identical and Artificial (Cream) Flavours, Antioxidant (INS 307b), Raising Agent (INS 500(ii)), Humectant (INS 452(i)), Colour (INS 150d), Vitamins. Flagged by the analysis: Colour (INS 150d), Humectant (INS 452(i)), Liquid Glucose, Nature Identical and Artificial (Cream) Flavours.
Is Kellogg's Chocolate Muesli 12 In 1 Power Breakfast safe to eat?
Kellogg's Chocolate Muesli 12 In 1 Power Breakfast scores 2.8/10 on Decode Label (Concerning). The score is held down by this product's nutrition profile, which dominates the assessment regardless of the rest of the formulation. This breakfast cereal contains a high amount of added sugar and liquid glucose. It also includes Caramel Colour (INS 150d), an ammonia-process colour that can generate 4-MEI, which is classified by IARC as Group 2B (possibly carcinogenic to humans). Additionally, the product uses undisclosed 'Flavours' and 'Nature Identical and Artificial (Cream) Flavours', which may be a concern for those with specific sensitivities. The product is highly processed.
Why does Kellogg's Chocolate Muesli 12 In 1 Power Breakfast score 2.8/10?
Flagged in the score: High in added sugars (Sugar, Liquid Glucose, Candied Cranberry). Also noted: Contains Caramel Colour (INS 150d), an ammonia-process colour with an IARC Group 2B classification concern. Highly processed formulation (NOVA-4).
Who should avoid Kellogg's Chocolate Muesli 12 In 1 Power Breakfast?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Avoiding IARC Group 2B caramel-colour additives; Monitoring high added sugar intake; Sensitive to undisclosed flavouring compounds; Gluten sensitivity or celiac disease; Tree-nut allergy.
Is Kellogg's Chocolate Muesli 12 In 1 Power Breakfast suitable for babies or young children?
Infants under 1: Avoid. Toddlers & young children (1–5): Limit.
Does Kellogg's Chocolate Muesli 12 In 1 Power Breakfast contain allergens?
Yes — the ingredient list contains tree nuts (Almonds), milk (Nature Identical and Artificial (Cream) Flavours) and gluten (Rolled Barley and Wheat flour (Atta)). Check the allergen statement on the pack too if you have a diagnosed allergy.
Does Kellogg's Chocolate Muesli 12 In 1 Power Breakfast contain tree nuts?
Yes — the ingredient list names Almonds. People with tree-nut allergy should treat it as containing tree nuts, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.
Does Kellogg's Chocolate Muesli 12 In 1 Power Breakfast contain milk?
Yes — the ingredient list names Nature Identical and Artificial (Cream) Flavours. People with milk allergy / lactose intolerance should treat it as containing milk, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.
Does Kellogg's Chocolate Muesli 12 In 1 Power Breakfast contain gluten?
Yes — the ingredient list names Rolled Barley and Wheat flour (Atta). People with gluten / wheat sensitivity (coeliac disease) should treat it as containing gluten, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.
Is Kellogg's Chocolate Muesli 12 In 1 Power Breakfast high in sugar?
Yes — 26.9 g of total sugar per 100 g, above the 22.5 g per 100 g that UK front-of-pack labelling marks as high. The label declares 18.9 g of that as added sugar per 100 g.
Are the claims on the Kellogg's Chocolate Muesli 12 In 1 Power Breakfast pack accurate?
Yes — all 12 claims on the pack checked out against the ingredient list and nutrition panel.
Is Kellogg's Chocolate Muesli 12 In 1 Power Breakfast vegetarian?
Kellogg's Chocolate Muesli 12 In 1 Power Breakfast is marked vegetarian.
Answers are generated from this product's own Decode Label analysis — the score, the ingredient list and the label claims shown above. Always check the pack itself for allergen and dietary information.
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