Why is the Palm‑oil‑free spread classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is classified as NOVA 4 because the recipe uses refined sugar, vegetable oils and several processed ingredients, and it includes at least one food additive. The only listed additive is E322 (sunflower lecithin) used as an emulsifier, along with a flavoring; the rest of the formulation consists of sugar, sunflower oil, hazelnuts, cocoa powder, skimmed milk powder, cocoa butter, coconut oil, whey powder, and the emulsifier.

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

The spread provides 54 g of sugar per 100 g, which can cause rapid spikes in blood glucose and is therefore unsuitable for people managing diabetes; while its sodium level is low (0.13 g), the saturated fat (5.5 g) and total fat (32 g) contribute to a high energy load and may worsen cholesterol levels in hypertensive or cardiovascular‑risk patients if consumed in excess.

Based on its ingredients, is this spread suitable for a vegan diet?

No, the product is not vegan because it contains dairy‑derived ingredients such as skimmed milk powder and whey powder; these ingredients also make the spread unsuitable for strict vegetarian diets that exclude animal‑derived dairy.

Monoprix • 400g

Pâte à tartiner sans huile de palme

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Monoprix palm‑oil‑free hazelnut‑chocolate spread, sold in a 400 g jar, is intended as a breakfast or snack spread. It falls under the PNNS groups “Sugary snacks” and “Sweets”, carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified in NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product; it is high in sugars (54 g/100 g) and saturated fat (5.5 g/100 g) while providing modest fiber (3.5 g) and protein (5.9 g). The formulation is free from preservatives, colorings, palm oil, thickening agents and added sweeteners, but it does contain milk and nuts allergens and a small amount of sunflower lecithin (E322) as emulsifier.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal543 kcal

Fat32 g

Saturated Fat5.5 g

Carbohydrates56 g

Sugars54 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet‑spread, this spread contains markedly more fat (32 g vs 10.5 g) and calories (543 kcal vs 373 kcal), slightly higher sugar (54 g vs 53.4 g) but less saturated fat, salt, and carbohydrates, while offering more fiber and protein.

Ingredients

Sucre - huile de tournesol - noisettes 13% - cacao maigre en poudre 7,4% - poudre de lait écrémé - beurre de cacao - huile de coco - lactosérum en poudre - émulsifiant : lécithines de tournesol - arôme.

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