Why is this spread classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is labeled NOVA 4 because the recipe combines refined sugar, refined vegetable oil, powdered milk and cocoa with industrial emulsifiers; the only listed additive is the emulsifier sunflower lecithin (E322), which is used to stabilize the texture.

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

The 47.5 g of sugars per 100 g can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for tight diabetic control, while the 0.09 g of salt is low and does not aggravate hypertension, but the 38.8 g of total fat adds significant calories that may impact weight management.

Is this spread suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free diets?

It is not vegan because it contains skimmed milk powder, it is not keto‑friendly due to its high sugar and carbohydrate levels, it does not contain gluten so it can be considered gluten‑free, and halal suitability cannot be confirmed without specific certification.

Carrefour • 350 g

Pâte à tartiner

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Carrefour’s organic hazelnut‑cocoa spread, sold in a 350 g jar, is classified under sugary snacks and sweets. Per 100 g it delivers about 550 kcal, 38.8 g of total fat (4.3 g saturated), 47.5 g of sugars, 5.2 g of protein and 2.8 g of fiber, earning a Nutri‑Score of E and a NOVA 4 rating for ultra‑processed foods. The formulation contains milk powder and hazelnuts (milk and nut allergens), uses sunflower oil (no palm oil) and includes the emulsifier sunflower lecithin (E322), but its high added‑sugar level (≈43 g) and lack of fruit/vegetable content limit its suitability for low‑sugar or allergen‑free diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy2288 kJ

Saturated Fat4.3 g

Sugars47.5 g

Fiber2.8 g

Salt0.09 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average breakfast spreads, this spread contains dramatically more total fat and calories, markedly less sugar and salt, and offers higher protein and fiber while having 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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