Why is Hazelnut cream with crushed hazelnuts and cocoa classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is made from refined sugar, roasted hazelnuts, rapeseed and palm oils, low‑fat cocoa powder, skimmed milk powder and lactose, all of which undergo extensive industrial processing; it also includes the emulsifier lecithin (E322) and a natural flavouring, which are typical markers of ultra‑processed foods.

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

With 51.4 g of sugar per 100 g, the spread can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for diabetic management, while the 5.41 g of saturated fat contributes to higher LDL cholesterol levels, which can aggravate hypertension and cardiovascular risk.

Is the hazelnut content a concern for people with nut allergies?

Yes. The spread contains 24 % whole hazelnuts and is labelled with a nut allergen warning, so it should be avoided by anyone who is allergic to tree nuts.

Italiamo, Mister Choc • 400g

Лешников крем с натрошени лешници и какао

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Hazelnut cream with crushed hazelnuts and cocoa is a sweet spread belonging to the PNNS groups “Sugary snacks” and “Sweets”, marketed by Italiamo and Mister Choc. It is classified as an ultra‑processed product (NOVA 4) and carries a Nutri‑Score of E, reflecting its high sugar (51.4 g/100 g), notable saturated fat (5.41 g/100 g) and overall high fat content, as well as the presence of milk and nut allergens. On the positive side, the spread contains real hazelnuts (24 % of the formulation) and UTZ‑certified, Rainforest‑Alliance cocoa, but it also includes palm oil, which lowers its sustainability profile.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal568 kcal

Fat35.1 g

Saturated Fat5.4 g

Trans Fat0 g

Cholesterol0 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet spread, this hazelnut chocolate spread contains slightly less sugar (51.4 g vs 53.4 g per 100 g), markedly more fat (well above the 10.5 g average), and considerably lower salt (0.07 g vs 0.36 g per 100 g).

Ingredients

Захар, 24% лешници, рапично масло, палмово масло, сухо обезмаслено мляко, 24,7% нискомаслено какао на прах*, лактоза, емулгатор: лецитини; естествен ароматизант. *Сертифицирано Rainforest Alliance. ra.org. Може да съдържа следи от други ядки.

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