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

Because it is made from refined cane sugar, roasted hazelnuts, refined rapeseed oil, skimmed-milk powder and cocoa powder, all of which are industrially processed, and it includes the emulsifier sunflower lecithin (E322) as its only listed additive, it meets the criteria for the ultra-processed NOVA 4 class.

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

With 52 g of sugar per 100 g, the spread can cause rapid blood-glucose spikes and is generally unsuitable for diabetic meal plans, while its low salt (0.14 g) is not a concern for hypertension but the high total and saturated fat may still impact cardiovascular health.

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

Yes, the product contains 20 % hazelnuts and is labelled with a nut allergen warning, and it also lists possible cross-contamination with sesame, so anyone allergic to tree nuts or sesame should avoid it.

Le Jardin De Corentin • 280 g

Pate à tartiner noisette cacao

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Pate a tartiner noisette cacao is an organic, fair-trade hazelnut-cocoa spread marketed for breakfast and snack use, classified as a sugary snack (PNNS group: Sugary snacks). It carries a Nutri-Score of E and belongs to the ultra-processed NOVA 4 category, containing about 52 g of sugar per 100 g, high total fat (about 30 g) and moderate saturated fat, while keeping salt low at 0.14 g per 100 g. The spread benefits from organic ingredients, no palm oil and a 20 % hazelnut content, but it also includes milk powder (making it non-vegan), an emulsifier (sunflower lecithin/E322) and hazelnut allergens, which may be unsuitable for vegans and nut-allergic consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal542 kcal

Fat32 g

Saturated Fat4.3 g

Carbohydrates53 g

Sugars52 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared to the average sweet spread, this hazelnut-cocoa spread contains slightly less sugar (52 g vs 53.45 g per 100 g) and less salt (0.14 g vs 0.36 g), but its fat (about 30 g) and saturated fat (about 6 g) are well above the category averages of 10.5 g and 6.99 g respectively.

Ingredients

Pâte à tartiner noisette cacao issus de l'agriculture biologique: ingrédients : Sucre de canne* (issu du commerce équitable), noisettes* 20%, huile de colza*, poudre de lait écrémé*, poudre de cacao maigre* 6,5% (cacao issu du commerce équitable), émulsifiant : lécithine de tournesol*, arôme naturel de vanille*. (*Ingrédients issus de l'agriculture biologique). Traces possibles de sésame et autres fruits à coques.

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