Why is the Pate à tartiner classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product undergoes multiple industrial steps, including refining sugar, extracting sunflower oil, grinding hazelnuts, and adding cocoa powder, inulin, cocoa butter, and vanilla extract; the only listed additive is lecithin (E322), which acts as an emulsifier, placing it in the NOVA 4 ultra‑processed category.

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

With 35 g of sugar per 100 g, the spread can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control, while its high fat (38 g) and calorie density increase energy intake; however, the very low salt (0.04 g) means it does not add significant sodium for hypertension management.

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

Yes, hazelnuts are a declared allergen in the ingredient list, and the product is marked with the nuts allergen tag, so anyone with a hazelnut or tree‑nut allergy should avoid it.

Karéléa,Karéléa Bio,Léa Nature • 350 g

Pate à tartiner

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

This organic hazelnut‑chocolate spread falls into the sugary snacks family and is marketed as a breakfast or snack paste. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA group 4), featuring high levels of fat (38 g) and sugars (35 g) per 100 g while keeping salt very low. Despite its indulgent profile, the spread offers a notable amount of fiber (14 g) and protein (6.4 g), contains hazelnuts as a declared allergen, and includes a minor amount of lecithin (E322) as its only listed additive.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal548 kcal

Fat38 g

Saturated Fat6.6 g

Carbohydrates38 g

Sugars35 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical sweet spreads, this hazelnut‑chocolate spread contains far less sugar and salt but markedly more fat and calories, while offering substantially higher fiber and protein.

Ingredients

sucre de canne, huile de tournesol, cacao maigre en poudre 20%, _noisettes_ 10%, inuline, beurre de cacao, lécithines, extrait de vanille Bourbon

84%

35%

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Karéléa,Karéléa Bio,Léa Nature • 350 g

Pate à tartiner

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal548 kcal

Fat38 g

Saturated Fat6.6 g

Carbohydrates38 g

Sugars35 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical sweet spreads, this hazelnut‑chocolate spread contains far less sugar and salt but markedly more fat and calories, while offering substantially higher fiber and protein.

Ingredients

sucre de canne, huile de tournesol, cacao maigre en poudre 20%, _noisettes_ 10%, inuline, beurre de cacao, lécithines, extrait de vanille Bourbon

84%

35%

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