Why is Crema de avellanas y cacao con edulcorante classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The spread undergoes multiple industrial steps such as grinding, heating, and emulsifying, and includes processed ingredients like maltitol (a sugar‑alcohol sweetener), vegetable oils, and the emulsifier lecithins (E322), which together place it in the NOVA‑4 ultra‑processed category.

How does the sugar and salt content of this spread affect people with diabetes or high blood pressure?

With 8.5 g of sugars per 100 g and no added sugars, the spread contributes a moderate amount of carbohydrates that diabetics must count, while its low salt level (0.2 g) is unlikely to impact blood‑pressure control, making portion size the key factor for both conditions.

Is the hazelnut ingredient a concern for people with nut allergies, and does the product contain any other common allergens?

Yes, hazelnuts are a tree‑nut allergen present at 13 % of the formulation, and the spread also contains milk powder and whey powder, with possible trace amounts of peanuts and gluten‑containing cereals, so it should be avoided by anyone allergic to nuts, dairy, or gluten.

Aldi • 400 g

Crema de avellanas y cacao con edulcorante

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Product Insights

Aldi's hazelnut and cocoa spread with sweetener is sold in a 400 g glass jar and carries certifications for sustainable farming, rainforest alliance and UTZ, while being palm‑oil free and without added sugar. Nutritionally it delivers 37 g of fat (including 5.4 g saturated fat), 8.5 g of sugars, 6.4 g of protein and 2.9 g of fiber per 100 g, earning a Nutri‑Score of D and a NOVA‑4 ultra‑processed classification. The product provides a rich nut‑cocoa flavor but contains milk and tree‑nut allergens and is not suitable for vegans, despite its low added‑sugar profile.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

moderate

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal496 kcal

Fat37 g

Saturated Fat5.4 g

Carbohydrates49 g

Sugars8.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical sweet spreads, this hazelnut‑cocoa paste contains far less sugar and salt but markedly more fat and calories, while delivering double the protein and slightly more fiber.

Ingredients

Edulcorante (maltitol, aceites vegetales (nabina, girasol) en proporción variable, avellanas (13%), cacao desgrasado³ (7%), leche desnatada en polvo, suero lácteo en polvo, manteca de cacao³, emulgente (lecitinas), aroma natural de vainilla. Puede contener trazas de otros frutos de cáscara, cacahuetes y cereales que contengan gluten.

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