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Nestle Cerelac Wheat Apple Cherry Baby Cereal
Scored for ages 6–11 months — the pack says "8 to 24 months".
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This baby cereal, while providing essential nutrients, contains added sugar and apple juice concentrate, which contribute to free sugars in a child's diet. This is a significant concern for a product marketed to children, as high sugar intake can lead to dental issues and unhealthy dietary patterns from a young age.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
What’s favorable
- Cherry flakes
- Minerals
- Vitamins
Declared allergens: Milk, Soy and Gluten
Relevant if you have any of these allergies or intolerances.
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.
Contains added sugar and fruit juice concentrate; high free sugar for children
This baby cereal contains added sugar and apple juice concentrate, both sources of free sugars, which are a concern for children's diets. While fortified with vitamins and minerals, the sugar content is notable for a product aimed at young children.
Consider this product carefully if you are
- Looking for a lower-sugar option — Added sugar is 5.6 g per 100 g.
- Avoiding certain additives or colours — Apple juice concentrate is declared.
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 4.9 g · trans fat 0.1 g per 100 g/ml
Infants under 1
LimitContains added sugar and apple juice concentrate, which contribute to free sugars. Excessive intake of free sugars can lead to dental caries and may contribute to unhealthy eating habits in young children.
What's good
Fortified with essential vitamins and minerals beneficial for child development
Contains milk solids for protein and calcium
Watch out for
High free sugar content from added sugar and apple juice concentrate, especially for a product aimed at children
Contains gluten, making it unsuitable for children with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity
Dextrose — a simple sugar, present in trace amounts, so a meaningful benefit is unlikely, but still contributes to overall sugar content.
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.
Fruit Juice Concentrate
Fruit-juice concentrate is fruit juice with the water removed, leaving concentrated sugars (largely fructose and glucose). Nutritionally it behaves as a free sugar and is frequently used to sweeten products that market themselves as having "no added sugar". The WHO recommends no free sugars for infants and young children, so it is a particular concern in foods aimed at babies and toddlers.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: WHO Guideline: Sugars intake (2015); WHO Ending inappropriate promotion of foods for infants
Fruit Juice Concentrate: 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 added sugar and apple juice concentrate, which are sources of free sugars. High intake of free sugars is a concern for children's health, contributing to dental caries and potentially unhealthy dietary patterns.
Contains Wheat flour (Atta), which is a source of gluten. Not suitable for individuals with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.
Claim check
1 claim not supported by label dataFront-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.
Protein provides only 14.6% of energy — enough for a “source of protein” (10%) but below the 20% a “high protein” claim requires. (Judged on % of energy, not % by weight.)
This is the maker’s regulatory age/stage designation for the product — an ingredient list can’t confirm or deny it, so it’s classified separately rather than flagged as a doubtful claim.
The ingredient list does not contain any preservatives.
The product contains 3 mg of Iron per 100g, which is a source of iron.
The nutrition information lists 14 different vitamins and minerals.
Read straight from the back-of-pack photo — quantities, sections and any disguised terms, so the small print can’t hide behind the marketing.
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Wheat flour (Atta) 52.9%Wheat flour (Atta) (52.9%)
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Milk solids 33%Milk solids (33%)
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Apple juice concentrate 5.7%Apple juice concentrate (5.7%)
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Sugar
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Corn Puffs 4.1%Corn Puffs (4.1%)
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Soybean oilSoyabean oil
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Cherry flakes 2.1%Cherry flakes (2.1%)
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Minerals unnamed
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Dextrose trace amount
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Vitamins unnamed
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Acidity regulator (Potassium hydrogen carbonate)
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Enzyme (Alpha amylase)Enzyme* (Alpha amylase)
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.
✓ Decode Label Assessment: Favorable ⚠ Decode Label Assessment: Concern Decode Label Assessment: Neutral
Who should take caution
About this ingredient
No detailed safety data in our database yet for this ingredient.
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| Energy | 412 kcal |
| Protein | 15 g |
| Carbohydrate | 68.1 g |
| Total Sugars | 23.9 g |
| Added Sugars | 5.6 g |
| Total Fat | 9.4 g |
| Saturated Fat | 4.9 g |
| Trans Fat | 0.05 g |
| Dietary Fibre | 2.6 g |
| Sodium | 115 mg |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.7 g |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7 g |
| Linoleic Acid (LA) | 1.5 g |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 150 mg |
| Cholesterol | 11 mg |
| Iron | 3 mg |
| Zinc | 2.8 mg |
| Calcium | 375 mg |
| Phosphorus | 225 mg |
| Potassium | 425 mg |
| Vitamin A | 350 µgRE |
| Vitamin C | 30 mg |
| Vitamin D | 5.5 µg |
| Thiamine (Vitamin B1) | 0.21 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.6 mg |
| Niacin Equivalent (Vitamin B3) | 3.8 mg |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 2 mg |
| Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6) | 100 µg |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 7.5 µg |
| Dietary Folate Equivalent (Vitamin B9) | 18 µgDFE |
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 Nestle Cerelac Wheat Apple Cherry Baby Cereal?
The label of Nestle Cerelac Wheat Apple Cherry Baby Cereal lists 12 ingredients, in label order: Wheat flour (Atta), Milk Solids, Apple juice concentrate, Sugar, Corn Puffs, Soybean oil, Cherry flakes, Minerals, Dextrose, Vitamins, Acidity regulator (Potassium hydrogen carbonate), Enzyme (Alpha amylase). Flagged by the analysis: Apple juice concentrate, Dextrose.
Is Nestle Cerelac Wheat Apple Cherry Baby Cereal safe to eat?
Nestle Cerelac Wheat Apple Cherry Baby Cereal scores 3.1/10 on Decode Label (Concerning). This baby cereal contains added sugar and apple juice concentrate, both sources of free sugars, which are a concern for children's diets. While fortified with vitamins and minerals, the sugar content is notable for a product aimed at young children.
Why does Nestle Cerelac Wheat Apple Cherry Baby Cereal score 3.1/10?
Flagged in the score: High free sugar content from added sugar and apple juice concentrate, especially for a product aimed at children. Dextrose — a simple sugar, present in trace amounts, so a meaningful benefit is unlikely, but still contributes to overall sugar content. Also noted: Contains gluten, making it unsuitable for children with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.
Who should avoid Nestle Cerelac Wheat Apple Cherry Baby Cereal?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Parents concerned about added sugars in children's diets; Children with gluten sensitivity or celiac disease; Milk allergy / lactose intolerance; Soy allergy.
Is Nestle Cerelac Wheat Apple Cherry Baby Cereal suitable for babies or young children?
Infants under 1: Limit.
Does Nestle Cerelac Wheat Apple Cherry Baby Cereal contain allergens?
Yes — the ingredient list contains milk (Milk Solids), soy (Soybean oil) and gluten (Wheat flour (Atta)). Check the allergen statement on the pack too if you have a diagnosed allergy.
Does Nestle Cerelac Wheat Apple Cherry Baby Cereal contain milk?
Yes — the ingredient list names Milk Solids. People with milk allergy / lactose intolerance should treat it as containing milk, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.
Does Nestle Cerelac Wheat Apple Cherry Baby Cereal contain soy?
Yes — the ingredient list names Soybean oil. People with soy allergy should treat it as containing soy, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.
Does Nestle Cerelac Wheat Apple Cherry Baby Cereal contain gluten?
Yes — the ingredient list names 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.
How much sugar is in Nestle Cerelac Wheat Apple Cherry Baby Cereal?
23.9 g of total sugar per 100 g. The label declares 5.6 g of that as added sugar per 100 g. WHO advises no free sugars for children under 2. The ingredient list names Apple juice concentrate, Sugar and Dextrose.
Are the claims on the Nestle Cerelac Wheat Apple Cherry Baby Cereal pack accurate?
Decode Label checked 5 claims against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "Rich in Protein" — misleading. "From 8 to 24 months" — can't be verified from the label.
Is Nestle Cerelac Wheat Apple Cherry Baby Cereal vegetarian?
Nestle Cerelac Wheat Apple Cherry Baby Cereal 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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