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

The spread combines refined cane sugar, refined sunflower oil, chocolate with cocoa butter, hazelnut paste, soy flour and an emulsifier (soy lecithin, E322); these multiple industrially refined ingredients and the presence of the additive E322 place it in the ultra-processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the high sugar content in Pate a tartiner Choco noisettes affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 50 g of sugar per 100 g, the spread can cause rapid blood-glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for diabetic meal plans, while its negligible salt has little direct impact on blood pressure; however, the high calorie load may contribute to weight gain, which can indirectly affect hypertension.

Is Pate a tartiner Choco noisettes suitable for strict diets such as vegan, keto, halal or gluten-free?

The product is certified organic, vegan, gluten-free and contains no palm oil, so it fits vegan and gluten-free lifestyles, but its very high carbohydrate (sugar) content makes it incompatible with keto, and it lacks halal certification, so it may not meet strict halal requirements.

Jardin Bio, Jardin biologique • 350 g

Pâte à tartiner Choco noisettes

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Pate a tartiner Choco noisettes is an organic, fair-trade chocolate-hazelnut spread classified as a sugary snack (PNNS group 1) and sold in 350 g glass jars. It carries a Nutri-Score of E and belongs to NOVA 4, reflecting its ultra-processed nature, high sugar (50 g per 100 g), high total fat and saturated fat, while providing a modest 4.3 g of fiber and no salt. Positive attributes include organic certification, no palm oil, vegan labeling, and fair-trade sourcing, but the spread also contains allergens (hazelnuts, soy, possible milk traces) and delivers a high energy content of roughly 576 kcal per 100 g.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal579 kcal

Fat37 g

Saturated Fat5.8 g

Carbohydrates54 g

Sugars50 g

Comparative Analysis

With 50 g of sugar, 5.8 g of saturated fat and virtually no salt per 100 g, this spread delivers slightly less sugar and saturated fat than the average sweet spread (53.5 g sugar, 7 g sat-fat) and far lower salt than the category average of 0.36 g.

Ingredients

Sucre de canne*, huile de tournesol*, chocolat* 18% (sucre de canne*, poudre de cacao maigre*, beurre de cacao*), purée de NOISETTES* 10%, farine de SOJA*, émulsifiant : lécithines* (SOJA), extrait de vanille Bourbon*. *Produits issus de l'agriculture biologique. Peut contenir des traces de protéines de LAIT, et autres FRUITS A COQUE. 59% du total des ingrédients d'origine agricole conformes aux standards du commerce équitable.

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