Why is Pâte à tartiner Noisette Cacao classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is classified as NOVA 4 because it is a formulated spread that uses refined cane sugar, added vegetable oil, cocoa powder and includes the emulsifier lecithin (E322) derived from sunflower, all of which are characteristic of ultra‑processed foods.

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

The 53 g of sugar per 100 g can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for diabetic meal plans, while the very low salt (0.02 g) does not add risk for hypertension, although its high calorie density may still be a concern.

Is this hazelnut‑cocoa spread suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free diets?

It is gluten‑free and contains no pork‑derived ingredients, but it includes milk powder (non‑vegan) and added sugar, so it is not vegan nor halal for strict observers; the high carbohydrate content (~54 g per 100 g) also makes it unsuitable for keto diets.

La Vie Claire • 390 g

Pâte à tartiner Noisette Cacao

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Pâte à tartiner Noisette Cacao is an organic, gluten‑free hazelnut‑cocoa spread produced in Italy and sold in 390 g glass jars. It belongs to the Sugary snacks and Sweets groups, delivering 560 kcal, 35 g of fat, 5 g of saturated fat, 53 g of sugars and only 0.02 g of salt per 100 g, resulting in a Nutri‑Score of E and a NOVA rating of 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product. The formulation contains milk powder and hazelnuts (both allergens), added cane sugar, sunflower oil and the emulsifier lecithin (E322), which may be unsuitable for low‑sugar or low‑fat dietary preferences.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal560 kcal

Fat35 g

Saturated Fat5 g

Carbohydrates54 g

Sugars53 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical sweet spreads, this hazelnut‑cocoa spread has about the same sugar level but markedly higher fat and calorie content while containing far less salt.

Ingredients

Sucre de canne*, huile de tournesol*, pâte de noisettes* 11%, lait écrémé en poudre*, cacao maigre en poudre* 6%, beurre de cacao*, farine de riz*, lécithine de tournesol*, extrait de vanille Bourbon*.

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