Why is Pâte à tartiner Noisettes et Cacao Bio et équitable classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The spread contains refined sugar, vegetable oil, hazelnuts, cocoa powder, skimmed milk powder and emulsifiers, all of which are industrially processed ingredients; this combination places it in NOVA group 4. The only listed additive is lecithin (E322), used as an emulsifier, and a milk‑derived emulsifier component is noted in the ingredient list.

How does the high sugar content in this spread impact a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 55 g of sugar per 100 g, the spread can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for diabetic meal plans; however, its very low salt (0.08 g) does not pose a direct risk for hypertension, though the saturated fat (5.6 g) should still be considered in overall cardiovascular health.

Is the hazelnut ingredient a concern for consumers with nut allergies?

Yes, the product lists hazelnuts (13 % of the formulation) as a primary ingredient and also carries a “traces of other tree nuts” warning, so it is not safe for anyone with a hazelnut or broader tree‑nut allergy.

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Pâte à tartiner Noisettes et Cacao Bio et équitable

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Pâte à tartiner Noisettes et Cacao Bio et équitable is an organic, fair‑trade hazelnut‑cocoa spread marketed for breakfast and classified in the Sugary snacks PNNS group. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and belongs to NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature with high sugar (55 g per 100 g), notable saturated fat (5.6 g per 100 g) and low salt (0.08 g per 100 g). The product is organic, palm‑oil‑free and Fairtrade certified, but it contains milk and nut allergens and the additive lecithin (E322), limiting its suitability for some diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal537 kcal

Fat31 g

Saturated Fat5.6 g

Carbohydrates58 g

Sugars55 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical sweet spreads, it contains 55 g of sugar per 100 g, slightly above the category average of 53.45 g, while its saturated fat (5.6 g) is lower than the average 6.99 g and its salt (0.08 g) is far below the 0.36 g average.

Ingredients

Sucre de canne*, huile de tournesol*, NOISETTES* 13%, cacao maigre en poudre* 7,5%, LAIT écrémé en poudre*, huile de karité*, émulsifiant : lécithines*. *Issus de l'agriculture biologique. Traces éventuelles d'autres fruits à coque. Elaboré à partir de lait origine EU et non-UE (Royaume-Uni). Sucre et cacao : le bilan de masse est utilisé pour correspondre au volume acheté aux conditions Fairtrade/Max Havelaar. 58,5% du poids total.www.maxhavelaar.org.

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