Is 'vegetable oil' the same as 'palm oil'?

Not necessarily. Not all vegetable oil is palm oil. A whole range of different types of vegetable oils are used in food products. Some are palm oil, but not all. Many other oils are used, like coconut, sunflower or rapeseed oil.

Do Nestlé breakfast cereals contain artificial colours & flavours?

All products that carry the Green Banner do not contain artificial colours and flavours! So if it’s tasty cocoa, luscious honey or succulent cinnamon – you won’t find any artificial colours or flavours, just a great tasting, nutritious breakfast cereal.

Does breakfast cereal have Iron?

Yes, many are a source of iron, added via the fortification process. It’s a bonus for your family as research has shown that both kids and grownups who eat fortified cereals are more likely get all the minerals and vitamins they need. Read more about Iron here

How much cereal should I eat each day?

Approximate cereal portion guidance is: 25 to 30 grams for children and 30 to 45 grams for adults. To be sure about your product, check the packaging. Read more here

What minerals and vitamins does Nestlé enrich its breakfast cereals with?

Most Nestlé breakfast cereals are usually fortified with a minimum of 5 vitamins (B2, B6, niacin or B3, pantothenic acid or B5, folic acid or B9 and, in some recipes, vitamin D), and 2 minerals (calcium and iron). Read more here.

Do Nestlé breakfast cereals contain a lot of sugar?

Our cereals do contain sugar - but it isn’t the main ingredient as cereal is made mostly from grain. Since 2013 we have reduced sugar in our products by 20%. Click here to read out more about our efforts to improve the nutritional profile of our cereals.