Why is Organic Hazelnut Spread 18.5% - 600g classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It falls into NOVA group 4 because the formulation includes refined ingredients such as added sugars, vegetable oil, milk powder and emulsifiers that require industrial processing; the only listed additive is E322 (soy lecithin), which functions as an emulsifier, and the product also contains sunflower lecithin as a sub-ingredient.

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

With 52 g of sugar per 100 g, the spread can cause rapid blood-glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for a diabetic diet, while the 7.9 g of saturated fat contributes to elevated LDL cholesterol, which may be problematic for hypertension or cardiovascular risk; however, its low salt (0.13 g) does not add to hypertension.

Is the hazelnut ingredient a concern for people with nut allergies or for sustainable sourcing?

Hazelnuts are a tree-nut allergen, so the spread must be avoided by anyone with a hazelnut allergy, but the hazelnuts and cocoa are sourced from organic and Fairtrade farms, providing a more sustainable and socially responsible supply chain.

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Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Organic Hazelnut Spread 18.5% - 600g is a sweet spread made from organic cane sugar, hazelnuts, sunflower oil and skimmed milk powder, and is certified organic and Fairtrade. It belongs to the PNNS groups 'Sugary snacks' and 'Sweets', carries a Nutri-Score of E, and is classified in NOVA group 4, indicating it is an ultra-processed product. While it offers organic and palm-oil-free ingredients, it is high in sugars (52 g/100 g), saturated fat (7.9 g/100 g) and contains the additive E322 (soy lecithin), making it a calorie-dense choice best consumed in moderation.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal538 kcal

Fat32 g

Saturated Fat7.9 g

Carbohydrates53 g

Sugars52 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average spread in its category, this product contains about 52 g of sugar per 100 g (slightly below the category average of 53.45 g), its saturated fat at 7.9 g exceeds the average of 6.99 g, and its salt at 0.13 g is well under the average of 0.36 g.

Ingredients

Sucre de canne*, noisettes* 18,5%, huile végétale (tournesol*), lait écrémé en poudre*, cacao maigre", matière grasse du lait", beurre de cacao*, émulsifiant : lécithine de tournesol*, extrait de vanille*. *Ingrédients issus de l'agriculture biologique. Traces éventuelles de: céréales contenant du gluten, amandes, noix, noix de cajou, noix de macadamia, noix de pécan, pistaches et arachides. Cacao, sucre, vanille: équitables, certifiés Fairtrade. 55,5% du poids total aux conditions Fairtrade/Max Havelaar. www.maxhavelaarfrance.org Cacao, sucre: bilan de masse utilisé pour correspondre au volume acheté fin voir

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