Why does Véritable Pâte à tartiner Bio, Chocolat au lait - Noisettes have a Nutri-Score of E, and which nutrients contribute most to this rating?

The E rating is driven by its high sugar content (36 g per 100 g), high saturated fat (9.3 g per 100 g), and very high energy value (about 600 kcal per 100 g), while protein, fiber and fruit-vegetable content are negligible, resulting in many negative points in the Nutri-Score algorithm.

How do the high sugar (36 g per 100 g) and low salt (0.07 g per 100 g) levels in this spread affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

The large amount of sugar can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, which is problematic for people with diabetes, and the high energy density may contribute to weight gain that indirectly raises blood pressure; the low salt does not pose a direct risk for hypertension, but the overall nutrient profile remains unsuitable for regular consumption in these conditions.

Is the presence of milk and hazelnuts in this spread a concern for people with dairy or nut allergies, and are there any sustainability considerations for these ingredients?

Yes, the product contains whole‑milk powder and hazelnuts, so it must be avoided by anyone allergic to dairy or tree nuts. The hazelnuts and other ingredients are certified organic and sourced under Fairtrade agreements, which improve their environmental and social sustainability despite the allergen risk.

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Véritable Pâte à tartiner Bio, Chocolat au lait - Noisettes

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Véritable Pâte à tartiner Bio, Chocolat au lait - Noisettes is a certified organic, fair-trade hazelnut-chocolate spread made in France and sold in a glass jar with a metal lid. It belongs to the PNNS food groups "Sugary snacks" and "Sweets", carries a Nutri-Score of E and is classified as NOVA 3, reflecting its high sugar (36 g per 100 g), high saturated fat (9.3 g per 100 g) and modest salt (0.07 g per 100 g) content. While it provides natural hazelnuts (about 40 %) and organic ingredients, the spread is energy-dense with limited protein and fiber, making it suitable only as an occasional indulgence.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal617 kcal

Fat47 g

Saturated Fat9.3 g

Carbohydrates37 g

Sugars36 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average breakfast sweet spread, this hazelnut-chocolate spread contains less sugar (36 g vs 53.44 g per 100 g) and far lower salt (0.07 g vs 0.36 g), but its saturated fat (9.3 g) exceeds the category average of 6.99 g.

Ingredients

Noisettes* 40%, [Chocolat au lait* à 38% de cacao (sucre de canne blond*, beurre de cacao*, poudre de _lait_ entier*, masse de cacao* vanille naturelle*), sucre de canne blond*], huile de colza*. *Issus de l'agriculture biologique. [ ]Produits issus du commerce équitable/fairtrade (44% de la matière sèche)

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