Why is hazelnut cocoa spread classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is classified as ultra-processed because it contains refined sugar, industrial vegetable oils, emulsifiers and leavening agents that are produced through multiple manufacturing steps; the identified additives are E322 (sunflower lecithin) as an emulsifier and E500 (sodium carbonate) as a raising agent.

How does the high sugar and saturated-fat content of this spread affect people with diabetes or cardiovascular risk?

The 51 g of sugar per 100 g can cause rapid blood glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for tight diabetic control, while the 7.3 g of saturated fat can raise LDL cholesterol, increasing cardiovascular risk; therefore it should be eaten only in small amounts by these groups.

Is this spread suitable for vegan or gluten-free diets?

No; the product contains dairy ingredients such as milk powder, whey and butterfat, and it includes wheat flour in the Crape Dentelle pieces, so it is neither vegan nor gluten-free.

Gavottes • 350 g

Pâte à tartiner cacao noisette

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Hazelnut cocoa spread is a hazelnut-chocolate spread classified in the 'Sugary snacks' PNNS group and sold in a recyclable glass pot. It carries a Nutri-Score of E and falls in the ultra-processed NOVA 4 category, reflecting its high sugar (51 g per 100 g), saturated fat (7.3 g) and the presence of dairy and wheat allergens, while providing modest fiber (2.9 g) and hazelnut-derived nutrients. The product is UTZ certified and palm-oil-free, but its nutritional profile is poor for low-sugar or low-fat diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal539 kcal

Fat32 g

Saturated Fat7.3 g

Carbohydrates54 g

Sugars51 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary snack, this spread contains slightly less sugar (51 g vs 53.4 g per 100 g), a comparable amount of saturated fat (7.3 g vs 7.0 g), lower salt (0.25 g vs 0.36 g) and a bit more fiber (2.9 g vs 2.3 g).

Ingredients

sucre, huiles végétales (colza, karité, noix de coco), noisettes 13%, cacao* maigre 7%, éclats de Crêpe Dentelle 6% (farine de blé, sucre beurre pâtissier (lait), lactose et protéines de lait, sel, extrait de malt d'orge, poudre à lever: carbonates de sodium, contient : soja), lactosérum en poudre (lait), lait écrémé en poudre, émulsifiant : lécithines (tournesol), arôme naturel de vanille. Peut contenir des traces d'autres fruits à coque et d'arachides.

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