Why is Pate a tartiner classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product combines refined sugar, palm‑oil‑free hazelnut paste, skimmed milk powder, white chocolate and several flavorings, and it includes the emulsifier E322 (sunflower lecithin) and a vanilla aroma, which together meet the criteria for an ultra‑processed NOVA 4 food.

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

The very high sugar level (55 g per 100 g) can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for diabetic meal plans, while the low salt (0.14 g) is not a concern for hypertension; however, the overall high calorie and fat content also contribute to weight gain risk.

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

Yes, the spread contains hazelnut paste and lists possible traces of other nuts, so it poses a risk for anyone with tree‑nut allergies and should be avoided by those individuals.

Lucien Georgelin

Pàte à tartiner

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Pate a tartiner is a French-made sweet chocolate‑hazelnut spread that falls under the Sugary snacks and Sweets categories. Per 100 g it delivers 549 kcal, 32 g of fat (including 8.1 g saturated fat), 55 g of sugars and only 0.14 g of salt, giving it a Nutri‑Score of E and a NOVA 4 rating, which classifies it as ultra‑processed. The formulation contains milk powder, mollusc‑derived ingredients, possible traces of sesame, gluten and nuts, and uses sunflower lecithin as an emulsifier, so it is unsuitable for vegans and may trigger common allergies.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal549 kcal

Fat32 g

Saturated Fat8.1 g

Carbohydrates57 g

Sugars55 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average breakfast spread, this spread has about 2 g more sugar, roughly three times the fat, and nearly double the saturated fat, while its salt is lower and its energy content is substantially higher.

Ingredients

Sucre, noisette du Sud-Ouest 16% huile de colza, poudre de lait écrémé, chocolat blanc 8,6% [sucre, beurre de cacao*, lait en poudre, poudre de lait écrémé, émulsifiant: lécithine de tournesol arôme vanille], émulsifiant: lécithine de tournesol Traces possibles de sésame, gluten et autres fruits & coques.(*fèves origine Ghana, Nigéria et Côte d'ivoire)

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