Why is Hazelnut Spread with Cocoa classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The spread is considered ultra‑processed because its formula relies on refined ingredients such as added sugar, palm oil, and an artificial flavor (vanillin). It also includes emulsifiers like soy lecithin, which are typical of NOVA 4 products.

How does the high sugar and saturated‑fat content in this spread affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

The 56.8 g of sugar per 100 g can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for diabetes management, while the 10.8 g of saturated fat may raise LDL cholesterol and contribute to high blood pressure, so people with these conditions should limit or avoid this product.

Is the hazelnut ingredient in this spread a concern for people with nut allergies?

Yes, the spread lists hazelnuts as a primary ingredient and marks them as an allergen; it also contains milk and soy, so individuals allergic to any of these should avoid consuming it.

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Hazelnut Spread with Cocoa

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Hazelnut Spread with Cocoa is a sweet, chocolate‑hazelnut paste commonly used on bread or as a dessert topping. It belongs to the "Sugary snacks" and "Sweets" PNNS groups, carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified as NOVA 4, reflecting its high levels of sugar (56.8 g per 100 g), fat (29.7 g) and saturated fat (10.8 g), alongside modest protein and fiber. The product also contains milk, hazelnuts and soy, which are declared allergens, and its overall environmental score is poor (Eco‑Score F).

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal511 kcal

Energy2138 kJ

Fat29.2 g

Saturated Fat12 g

Cholesterol0 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet spread, this hazelnut‑cocoa spread contains markedly more sugar (56.8 g vs 53.4 g), nearly three times the fat (29.7 g vs 10.5 g) and saturated fat (10.8 g vs 7.0 g), while providing higher protein (5.4 g vs 2.9 g) and lower salt (0.10 g vs 0.36 g).

Ingredients

Sugar, palm oil, hazelnuts, cocoa, skim milk, whey (milk), lecithin as emulsifier (soy), vanillin: an artificial flavor.

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Nutella

200 g