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

The spread combines several industrial ingredients such as refined sugar, modified palm oil, skimmed milk powder, cocoa powder, soy and a lecithin‑vanillin blend. It also lists additive E322 (lecithin) and its variant E322i, which are typical of ultra‑processed foods.

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

With roughly 55 g of sugar per 100 g, the spread can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for diabetic management. Its saturated‑fat level of about 10 g per 100 g may raise LDL cholesterol, which is a concern for hypertension and cardiovascular health, although its salt content is relatively low.

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

Yes. Hazelnuts are listed as a primary ingredient and are highlighted in the allergen declaration, so anyone with a hazelnut allergy should avoid this spread.

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HAZELNUT SPREAD WITH COCOA

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Hazelnut Spread with Cocoa is a sweet spread classified under the Sugary snacks and Sweets families. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E (score 28) and is placed in NOVA 3, indicating a highly processed product that contains added sugars, saturated fat and palm‑oil, while providing modest fiber and a small amount of protein. The jar is labeled free from gluten, preservatives and artificial colours, but it lists milk, hazelnuts and soy as allergens, and its high sugar (≈55 g per 100 g) and saturated‑fat (≈10 g per 100 g) content limit its suitability for health‑focused diets.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal550 kcal

Iron2.5 mg

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average breakfast spread, this hazelnut spread contains about 55 g of sugar per 100 g versus the category average of 53.42 g, its fat is roughly 30 g (well above the average 10.53 g), and its saturated fat at 10 g exceeds the average 6.98 g, while salt is lower than the average 0.36 g.

Ingredients

sugar, modified palm oil, hazelnuts, skimmed milk powder, cocoa, Soy and/or sunflower lecithin vanillin, contains: hazelnuts, milk, soy

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HAZELNUT SPREAD WITH COCOA

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal550 kcal

Iron2.5 mg

Comparative Analysis

Ingredients

sugar, modified palm oil, hazelnuts, skimmed milk powder, cocoa, Soy and/or sunflower lecithin vanillin, contains: hazelnuts, milk, soy

84%

35%

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