CERELAC Sugar FAQs

Does Nestlé CERELAC^® have too much sugar?

No. Nestlé CERELAC^® recipes are carefully formulated in compliance with Indian food regulations (FSSAI), including the prescribed level for added sugars.

Nestlé CERELAC^® has 14 No-Refined-Sugar variants which contain NO refined sugar.

The Government of India has also confirmed there is no violation in Nestlé CERELAC^® ‘s sugar content, as stated by the Union Health Minister in the Lok Sabha. (Read more: The Hindu)

Does Nestlé CERELAC^® have any variants with No Refined Sugar?

Yes, Nestlé CERELAC^® has 14 No Refined Sugar variants available at your nearest chemist store and across e-commerce platforms. You can choose the appropriate CERELAC^® variant basis your preference and your pediatrician's advice.

Does the Nestlé CERELAC No Refined Sugar range have any artificial sweetener?

Nestlé CERELAC^® No Refined Sugar range does not have any artificial sweeteners.

Nestlé CERELAC^® variants with No Refined Sugar contain milk solids, fruit or vegetable juice concentrates, cereals, depending on the variant, which contribute to the sweetness.

Fruit Juice concentrates are derived from the extraction and evaporation of water from fruit juice. We use both Fruit and Vegetable Juices without any additives

We see total and added sugars on the pack of Nestlé CERELAC^®. What are total sugars? How are they different from added sugars?

We transparently declare nutrient values including total sugars and added sugars on our packs as required by local food regulations.

There is a distinction between added and total sugars in our products. Total sugars are sum of added sugars and natural sugars present in the product.

Total Sugars in Nestlé CERELAC^® is contributed from different sources. In these, some sugars are coming naturally from milk (e.g. lactose), inherent fruit sugars from juices etc. as per the variant.

Added Sugar in our products comes from directly added sugars and small amounts as carryovers from cereal, fruits etc. We transparently declare nutrient values including total sugars and added sugars on our packs as required by local food regulations.

For a full breakdown of ingredients, nutrients and benefits in Nestlé CERELAC, visit Ingredients & Benefits