Why is Pate a tartiner chocolade sans lait classified as a processed food (NOVA 3) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is classified as NOVA 3 because it is a multi-ingredient formulation made from processed components such that roasted nuts, sugar and cocoa, but the product contains no added additives - all eight ingredients are natural and organic.

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

The 27.5 g of sugar per 100 g can cause rapid blood glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control, while the 8.2 g of saturated fat can raise LDL cholesterol and may challenge cardiovascular health; however, its low salt level of 0.08 g is favorable for blood pressure, so overall consumption should be limited.

Is the hazelnut content a concern for people with nut allergies?

Yes - the spread contains 40 % hazelnuts and 20 % almonds, both common tree-nut allergens, so anyone with a hazelnut or almond allergy should avoid it.

Jean Hervé • 350 g

Pâte à tartiner chocolade sans lait

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Pate a tartiner chocolade sans lait is an organic, fair-trade chocolate-hazelnut spread that falls under the Sugary snacks category. It is vegan, gluten-free, palm-oil-free and provides a high fiber content of 8.5 g per 100 g, with 40 % hazelnuts and 20 % almonds supplying natural richness. However, it carries a Nutri-Score of D, a NOVA 3 classification, and contains 27.5 g of sugar, 8.2 g of saturated fat and about 590 kcal per 100 g, making it a high-calorie, high-sugar option that should be consumed in moderation.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal595 kcal

Fat45.3 g

Saturated Fat8.2 g

Carbohydrates29.5 g

Sugars27.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary snack (53.44 g sugar, 10.52 g total fat, 0.36 g salt per 100 g), this spread provides only 27.5 g of sugar - about half the average - while its saturated fat of 8.2 g exceeds typical levels and its 0.08 g of salt is well below the average, and its overall fat content is markedly higher than the 10.5 g benchmark.

Ingredients

_Noisettes_* 40 %, suc de canne intégral*, _amande_ blanche*, poudre de cacao non dégraissé 10 %, beurre de cacao*, huile de noix*, Extrait de vanille*, Sel de mer. *Issu de l'agriculture biologique.

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Jean Hervé

350 g