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

The spread is deemed ultra‑processed because it combines refined sugar, oil, powdered milk, cocoa powder and emulsifiers; the only listed additive is sunflower lecithin (E322), which acts as an emulsifier, and the product also contains added sugar and organic flavorings, all of which push it into the NOVA 4 category.

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

With 58 g of sugar per 100 g, the spread is unsuitable for diabetic diets that require low‑sugar foods, while its low salt level (0.11 g) is acceptable for hypertension but the high calorie and fat content may still impact weight management, which is a concern for both conditions.

Is the hazelnut ingredient in this product a concern for nut allergies?

Yes, the spread contains 13 % hazelnuts and also includes milk powder, so it poses a clear risk for consumers with nut or dairy allergies and should be avoided by anyone with those sensitivities.

Carrefour BIO, Carrefour • 700 g

Pâte à tartiner

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

This organic hazelnut‑chocolate spread is positioned as a sweet breakfast spread, falling under the PNNS groups “Sugary snacks” and “Sweets.” It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified as NOVA 4 ultra‑processed, delivering 524 kcal per 100 g, 28 g of total fat (4.2 g saturated), 58 g of sugars, 3.7 g of fiber and only 0.11 g of salt, which makes it energy‑dense and high in sugar but relatively low in salt and saturated fat. The formulation includes milk powder and hazelnuts, so it is unsuitable for those with dairy or nut allergies, and the added sugar and emulsifier (sunflower lecithin, E322) contribute to its low Nutri‑Score despite being organic and palm‑oil‑free.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal524 kcal

Fat28 g

Saturated Fat4.2 g

Carbohydrates61 g

Sugars58 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet‑spread, this product contains slightly more sugar (58 g vs 53.4 g) and far more fat (28 g vs 10.5 g), but less salt (0.11 g vs 0.36 g) and lower saturated fat.

Ingredients

Sucre de canne*, huile de tournesol*, _noisettes_* 13 %, _lait_ écrémé en poudre*, cacao maigre en poudre* , beurre de cacao*, émulsifiant : lécithines (tournesol)*, arôme naturel de vanille*. Peut contenir des traces de soja et d'autres fruits à coque. *biologique.

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Carrefour BIO, Carrefour

350 g