Why is Hazelnut spread without palm oil classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product combines refined sugar, processed hazelnuts, whey powder, lactose, sunflower oil and an emulsifier (soy lecithin, listed as E322), all of which are typical of ultra-processed foods, placing it in NOVA group 4.

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

With 56 g of sugar per 100 g, the spread can cause rapid blood-glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for diabetics, while its high fat level (about 28 g per 100 g) may increase calorie intake and affect lipid profiles; the low salt (0.11 g) offers little benefit for hypertension.

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

Yes, the spread contains 45% ground hazelnuts and may have traces of other tree nuts, so anyone with a nut allergy should avoid it.

U • 300 g

Pâte à tartiner aux noisettes sans huile de palme, 300g

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

This palm-oil-free hazelnut spread belongs to the PNNS groups 'Sugary snacks' and 'Sweets', delivering a rich, creamy texture from 45% hazelnuts and a modest amount of natural vanilla flavor. It carries a Nutri-Score of E and falls into NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra-processed product that also contains added sugar (about 50% of the formulation), whey powder, lactose, and soy lecithin as an emulsifier, making it high in sugars (56 g per 100 g) and fat while remaining low in salt. While it offers a decent fiber content (3.3 g per 100 g) and is free from palm oil, it is not suitable for those avoiding dairy, soy, or nuts, and its high sugar and fat levels limit its nutritional desirability.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal527 kcal

Fat30 g

Saturated Fat4 g

Carbohydrates57 g

Sugars56 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary snack (53.5 g sugar, 10.5 g fat, 0.36 g salt per 100 g), this spread provides slightly more sugar (56 g), roughly three times the fat (about 28 g), but considerably less salt (0.11 g).

Ingredients

Sucre, NOISETTES 45,0%, LACTOSERUM en poudre, beurre de cacao, LACTOSE, huile de tournesol, émulsifiant : lécithines (SOJA), arôme naturel de vanille. traces éventuelles d'autres fruit a coque

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