Why is Choco Nussa classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The spread is considered ultra‑processed because it is made from refined sugar, palm oil, a palm‑oil derivative called repicino, and a hazelnut cream base that includes emulsifiers such as sunflower lecithin, plus natural vanilla flavour and rainforest‑certified sunflower lecithin; these industrially refined components place it in the NOVA 4 category.

How does the high sugar and moderate salt content of Choco Nussa affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

The 57 g of sugar per 100 g can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making the spread unsuitable for tight diabetic control, while the 0.12 g of salt is below typical spread averages and poses a lower risk for hypertension, though overall calorie and fat density remain a concern for heart‑healthy diets.

Is the hazelnut content in Choco Nussa a concern for individuals with nut allergies?

Yes, the product lists hazelnuts at 13 % of the formulation, so it is a definite allergen for anyone with hazelnut or tree‑nut sensitivities and should be avoided.

Lidl • 750 g

Choco nussa

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Choco Nussa is Lidl’s hazelnut‑chocolate spread sold in a 750 g glass pot, marketed for breakfast toppings and sweet snacks. Classified in the PNNS “Sugary snacks” group, it carries a Nutri‑Score of E and a NOVA 4 ultra‑processed label, delivering 57 g of sugar, 29 g of total fat (including 9.2 g of saturated fat) and 6 g of protein per 100 g, while its salt level is relatively low at 0.12 g. Although the product bears UTZ and Rainforest‑Alliance certifications and comes in recyclable glass, it contains palm oil – a commodity linked to threatened‑species impact – and its overall Eco‑Score is only a C, reflecting moderate environmental performance.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal528 kcal

Fat29 g

Saturated Fat9.2 g

Carbohydrates59 g

Sugars57 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average breakfast spread, Choco Nussa contains considerably more fat (29 g vs 10.5 g) and sugar (57 g vs 53.4 g) per 100 g, while its salt level is lower (0.12 g vs 0.36 g) and its energy is notably higher (528 kcal vs 373 kcal).

Ingredients

it can contain traces of soy and other nutrients, hazelnut cream product, ingredients: sugar, vegetable oils (palm oil, repicino), 13% hazelnuts, 7% cocoa powder with teducova cocoa butter content*, skim powdered milk, powdered suruc, lactose, emulsifier: sunflower lecitin, natural vanilla flavour, *rainforest sunflower lecitin, natural aroma vanilla, *rainforest alliance certified, for more information visit ra,org,

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