Why is this spread classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which additives contribute to its low Nutri‑Score?

The spread contains refined sugar, added vegetable oils, cocoa butter, emulsifier (sunflower lecithin) and a natural vanilla flavoring, all of which are typical of ultra‑processed foods; the high levels of added sugars and total fat drive the Nutri‑Score down to E.

How does the high sugar and fat content of this spread affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

The 56.8 g of sugar per 100 g can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for diabetic diets, while the 29.8 g of fat contributes extra calories; however, the low salt (0.11 g) means it has limited impact on blood pressure compared with salty foods.

Is the hazelnut content in this spread a concern for people with nut allergies?

Yes, the product contains 13 % hazelnuts and is labeled with a nut allergen warning, so it should be avoided by anyone allergic to tree nuts.

Belle France • 750 g

Pâte à tartiner

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Belle France’s chocolate‑hazelnut spread is a sweet breakfast spread made of sugar, sunflower oil, cocoa butter, hazelnuts (13 %), low‑fat cocoa powder, skimmed milk powder, whey powder and a touch of vanilla. It belongs to the Sugary snacks group, carries a Nutri‑Score of E and a NOVA 4 classification, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature, high total fat (29.8 g/100 g), high sugar (56.8 g/100 g) and modest salt (0.11 g/100 g). The product is free from palm oil but contains milk and nut allergens and an emulsifier (sunflower lecithin), which together limit its suitability for low‑sugar, vegan or allergen‑free diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal530 kcal

Fat29.8 g

Saturated Fat5 g

Carbohydrates57.9 g

Sugars56.8 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet spread (53.4 g sugar, 10.5 g fat, 6.99 g saturated fat, 0.36 g salt per 100 g), this spread delivers higher sugar and far higher total fat and calories, lower saturated fat and salt, and a substantially greater energy value.

Ingredients

sucre, huiles et graisses végétales (tournesol et beurre de cacao), _noisettes_ (13%), cacao maigre en poudre (7%), _lait_ écrémé en poudre, _lactosérum_ en poudre, _lactose_, émulsifiant : lécithine de tournesol, arôme naturel de vanille.

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Belle France

200 g