Why is the Hazelnut Spread classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

NOVA 4 includes foods that undergo multiple industrial steps and contain added substances such as emulsifiers, flavorings, or preservatives. This spread is made from refined sugar, sunflower oil, hazelnut paste, cocoa powder, milk powders and whey, and it adds the emulsifier soy lecithin (identified as additive E322 and E322i), which places it in the ultra-processed category.

How does the sugar content in this Hazelnut Spread affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 57 g of sugar per 100 g, the spread delivers a rapid glucose surge that can destabilize blood-sugar control in diabetics, and while its salt is low, the high caloric and sugar load can contribute to weight gain and related blood-pressure issues, making it unsuitable for regular consumption on diabetic or hypertensive diets.

Is the soy lecithin used as an emulsifier a concern for people with soy allergies?

Soy lecithin is derived from soybeans and may retain trace soy proteins; therefore, individuals with diagnosed soy allergy should avoid this spread, as even small residues can trigger reactions.

U • 200 g

Pâte à tartiner aux noisettes sans huile de palme pot 200g

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

The Hazelnut Spread without palm oil is a sweet, hazelnut-cocoa paste marketed for breakfast and snacking, classified in the PNNS groups Sugary snacks and Sweets. It bears a Nutri-Score of E and falls into the ultra-processed NOVA 4 tier, reflecting its high sugar content of 57 g per 100 g and overall high fat, while its saturated fat (4.9 g) and salt (0.21 g) are below the average for comparable spreads. The formula contains milk, hazelnuts and soy (as soy lecithin), includes the emulsifier E322, and although it is palm-oil-free, the high sugar and fat levels limit its nutritional quality.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal524 kcal

Fat29 g

Saturated Fat4.9 g

Carbohydrates58 g

Sugars57 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average spread in its category, this hazelnut-cocoa spread contains more sugar (57 g vs 53.4 g per 100 g) and higher energy (~523 kcal vs 373 kcal), but less saturated fat (4.9 g vs 7.0 g) and less salt (0.21 g vs 0.36 g).

Ingredients

Sucre, huile de tournesol, NOISETTES 13%, cacao maigre en poudre 1 7,4%, LAIT écrémé en poudre, LACTOSERUM en poudre, beurre de cacao1, émulsifiant : lécithines de SOJA. Traces éventuelles d'autres fruit a coque. Origines : Sucre Europe et/ou Non Europe*. Huile de tournesol et lait Europe. Noisette Europe et/ou Asie*. Cacao Afrique et /ou Amérique*. *Selon les approvisionnements 1 Certifié Rainforest Alliance. Plus d'informations sur ra.org

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