Shredded Wheat - A Fruity Treat (Nestlé Fruitful Shredded Wheat)

Member Name: Drewster_Rooster

Product:	Nestlé Fruitful Shredded Wheat
Date:	08/11/09 (23 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: taste, fruit, texture

Disadvantages: sugar content

Enjoying a varied breakfast I have a box of these in for on a day when Im wanting something fruity on a morning. Nestle like to tell us on the box that these Shredded Wheat are good for you, they tell you twice just on the front that there is Whole Grain included in every box and they guarantee this!

Shredded wheat are little cushion shaped packages of very thin strands of wheat which include a small amount of a fruity type paste in the middle of each one. They are crunchy to bite into but the middle is smooth and tangy, these make them a lot more interesting than the regular Shredded Wheat which, to me, taste a little bland.

Although the cereal is a great source of Wholegrain the nutritional information on a 40g serving when served with semi-skimmed milk gives

201 kcals
7.8g protein
33.0g carbs
14.0g of which sugars
4.1g fat
2.2g of which saturates
3.7g fibre

So they are quite high in sugars (both naturally occurring in fruit and added for taste) I personally only have these once or twice a week as feel the sugar content lets them down a bit but all in all they are a great way to start the day.

The ingredients list each item but is summed up with "each 100g of Shredded Wheat Fruitful is made from 73g whole grain and 33g dried fruit and nut blend" (doesn't that equal 106g?) Allergen information points out that the product contains nuts, but as these are included in the picture on the front of the box Im sure those who have an intolerance to these will be aware.

As stated above they have a nice crispy taste with a tangy middle and even with milk on they manage to maintain their texture right down to the bottom of the bowl. I would recommend these as something different to try, they wont replace Cornflakes as my favourite cereal but are far tastier than regular Shredded Wheat.

Costing around £1.99 for a 500g box which will provide at least 12 40g servings they can be found in all major supermarkets on the cereal aisle.

3/5 Dooyoo stars from me, losing a point for the sugar content and a little pricey compared to other cereal brands available.

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