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

The spread combines many refined ingredients such as added sugar, roasted hazelnut‑oil, reduced‑fat cocoa powder, skimmed‑milk powder, whey powder, cocoa butter, sunflower lecithin and flavoring. These highly processed components, the presence of added sugars, and the use of an emulsifier (E322) place the product in the NOVA 4 category, which denotes ultra‑processed foods.

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

With 54 g of sugar per 100 g, the spread can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for people managing diabetes. The saturated‑fat level of 5.5 g contributes to LDL cholesterol, and although the salt is relatively low (0.13 g), frequent consumption may still add to overall sodium intake, which is a concern for hypertension.

Is this hazelnut spread suitable for vegan, keto, or gluten‑free diets?

The product is gluten‑free, but it is not vegan because it contains skimmed‑milk powder and whey powder. It also contains a high amount of carbohydrates (56 g per 100 g) and added sugars, which exceed typical keto limits, so it is not appropriate for a keto diet.

Monoprix • 200 g

Pâte à tartiner noisettes

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Monoprix offers a 200 g hazelnut chocolate spread that is gluten‑free and palm‑oil‑free. It delivers a high sugar level of 54 g per 100 g and 32 g of total fat (including 5.5 g saturated fat), providing 543 kcal per 100 g, and is classified in the "Sugary snacks" and "Sweets" groups, with a Nutri‑Score of E and a NOVA 4 rating indicating an ultra‑processed product. The spread contains milk and nut allergens, uses sunflower lecithin (E322) as an emulsifier, and an estimated 62 g of added sugars per 100 g, which together lower its nutritional rating despite the absence of gluten and palm oil.

Nutrient Levels

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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 profile, this hazelnut spread contains about three times more fat (32 g vs 10.5 g) and double the protein (5.9 g vs 2.9 g), while its sugar (54 g) and salt (0.13 g) are close to or below the category averages.

Ingredients

Sucre - huile de tournesol NOISETTES 13% - cacao maigre en poudre 7,4% · poudre de LAIT ÉCRÉMÉ - beurre de cacao - LACTOSÉRUM en poudre - émulsifiant : lécithines de tournesol - arôme. Traces de FRUITS À COQUE.

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