Why is Hazelnut spread classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which additives does it contain?

The product is considered ultra‑processed because it is made from refined ingredients such as sugar, vegetable fats, cocoa powder and hazelnut paste, and it includes food‑industry additives. The label lists emulsifier E322 (sunflower lecithin) and an added flavoring, both of which are typical of highly processed foods.

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

With 54 g of sugar per 100 g, the spread can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, which is unsuitable for diabetic management. Its salt level is low (0.13 g), so it does not significantly impact blood pressure, but the overall calorie density and sugar load are concerns for heart‑healthy diets.

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

Yes, the product contains 13 % hazelnuts and also traces of almonds, and the label explicitly lists nuts as an allergen, so individuals with tree‑nut allergies should avoid it.

Franprix • 750 g

Pâte à tartiner noisettes

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Hazelnut spread is a sweet, chocolate‑hazelnut paste sold in a 750 g plastic pot, marketed for breakfast and snack use in France and containing milk, nuts and soy allergens. Per 100 g it delivers 54 g of sugars, 32 g of fat (6.1 g saturated), 4.2 g of fiber, 6.5 g of protein and only 0.13 g of salt, placing it in the Sugary snacks and Sweets PNNS groups with a Nutri‑Score of E and a NOVA‑4 classification indicating ultra‑processed status. While it offers some fiber and nut protein, the very high sugar and fat levels make it more of an occasional treat than a nutritious staple.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal546 kcal

Fat32 g

Saturated Fat6.1 g

Carbohydrates56 g

Sugars54 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average breakfast sweet spread, this hazelnut‑chocolate paste contains similar sugar (54 g vs 53.44 g per 100 g) but far more fat (32 g vs 10.5 g), slightly less saturated fat, and considerably less salt (0.13 g vs 0.36 g).

Ingredients

Sucre, matières grasses végétales (huile de tournesol, beurre de cacao, huile de coco), _noisettes_ 13%, cacao fortement dégraissé en poudre 7.4%, poudre de lait écrémé, _lactosérum_ en poudre, émulsifiant : lécithines de tournesol, arôme. Traces d'_amandes_ et de _soja_.

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Monoprix

200 g