Why is this organic hazelnut-cocoa spread classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The spread combines refined sugar, roasted hazelnuts, cocoa, coconut oil, milk powder and flavorings with industrial processing steps such as fine grinding, emulsification and heat treatment, and it includes the emulsifier E322 (sunflower lecithin) and a vanilla flavoring, which place it in the NOVA 4 ultra-processed category.

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

With about 53 g of sugar and 13 g of saturated fat per 100 g, the spread can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and raise LDL cholesterol, making it unsuitable for regular consumption by people managing diabetes or hypertension; occasional very small portions may be tolerated only if overall daily limits for sugar and saturated fat are strictly observed.

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

Yes – the product contains 16 % roasted hazelnuts, a recognized tree‑nut allergen, and the label also notes possible traces of other nuts and sesame seeds, so anyone with a nut allergy should avoid it.

Lucien Georgelin • 600 g

Pâte à tartiner bio

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

This organic hazelnut-cocoa spread from Lucien Georgelin is classified in the PNNS group Sugary snacks and is made in France with certified organic ingredients and without palm oil. While it provides natural hazelnuts, cocoa and coconut oil, it is an ultra-processed product (NOVA 4) that carries a low Nutri-Score of E, high levels of sugar (about 53 g per 100 g), total and saturated fat, and includes the additive E322 (sunflower lecithin). The presence of milk powder and tree-nut allergens also limits its suitability for certain diets despite its organic and palm-oil-free claims.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal543 kcal

Fat33 g

Saturated Fat13 g

Carbohydrates53 g

Sugars53 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared to the average sweet spread, this hazelnut-cocoa spread contains roughly the same amount of sugar (about 53 g per 100 g) but markedly more total and saturated fat (about 11 g and 13 g per 100 g versus 10.5 g and 7 g average) and provides about 540 kcal per 100 g versus the category average of 373 kcal, while its salt is lower (0.12 g vs 0.36 g).

Ingredients

Sucre*, _noisette_* 16 %, poudre de _lait_*, huile de coco*, poudre de cacao* 7 %, huile de tournesol*, émulsifiant : lécithine de tournesol, arôme : vanille. *Ingrédients issus de l'agriculture biologique.

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Lucien Georgelin

400g