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

The spread uses refined sugar, vegetable fats, skimmed milk powder and cocoa powder, all combined with an emulsifier, soy lecithin (E322); these industrially processed ingredients and the presence of a food‑grade additive place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the sugar and saturated‑fat content of Hazelnut Cocoa Spread affect people managing diabetes or hypertension?

With 46 g of sugar per 100 g, the spread can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for tight diabetic control, while 5.1 g of saturated fat may raise LDL cholesterol, which is a concern for those monitoring blood pressure and heart health.

Is the hazelnut ingredient in this spread a concern for consumers with nut allergies?

Yes, the product contains 30 % hazelnut paste, so it must be avoided by anyone allergic to tree nuts, and the label also lists nut allergens alongside milk and soy.

Vergers Des Alpilles • 260g

Pâte à tartiner Noisettes Cacao

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Hazelnut Cocoa Spread from Vergers des Alpilles is a French sweet spread made primarily of hazelnut paste, cocoa, and skimmed milk powder, marketed for breakfast and snacking. The product belongs to the "Sugary snacks" group, carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified as NOVA 4, reflecting its high content of refined sugar (46 g), total fat (36 g) and saturated fat (5.1 g) alongside modest salt (0.11 g) and a notable protein level (9.3 g). It contains milk, nuts and soy allergens, includes the additive soy lecithin (E322), and, although labelled "no palm oil", traces of palm‑derived ingredients may be present.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal557 kcal

Fat36 g

Saturated Fat5.1 g

Carbohydrates47 g

Sugars46 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical spread averages, this hazelnut cocoa spread delivers far more fat (36 g vs 10.5 g) and protein (9.3 g vs 2.9 g), but less sugar (46 g vs 53.4 g), less salt (0.11 g vs 0.36 g), and a higher energy value (557 kcal vs 373 kcal).

Ingredients

Sucre, pâte de noisettes (Italie) 30%, graisses végétales(huiles : tournesol, grignon d'olives, carthame et beurre de cacao), lait écrémé en poudre, cacao maigre en poudre (Afrique de l'Ouest) 4%, émulsifiant : lécithine de soja.

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