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

The product mixes refined sugar, vegetable oils (palm and rapeseed), hazelnuts, cocoa powder, dairy powders and whey, and it includes emulsifiers such as sunflower lecithin (E322) and a natural vanilla flavoring; the combination of many industrially derived ingredients and additives places it in the NOVA 4 ultra‑processed category.

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

With 58 g of sugar per 100 g, the spread can cause rapid spikes in blood glucose and is generally unsuitable for people managing diabetes, while its low salt level (0.1 g) is not a major concern for hypertension; however, the high total calories and saturated fat still pose health risks for both groups when consumed regularly.

Is the palm oil in this product a concern for environmental sustainability?

Yes, the spread contains an estimated 15.8 % palm oil, a commodity linked to deforestation and loss of biodiversity, and this ingredient triggered a negative adjustment in the EcoScore, indicating a sustainability drawback compared with products that use fully sustainable or alternative oils.

Marque Repère, Nustikao • 400 g

Pâte à tartiner

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Pâte à tartiner is a sweet hazelnut-chocolate spread classified in the Sugary snacks and Sweets groups, sold in a 400 g glass jar in France. With a Nutri-Score of E and a NOVA 4 ultra-processed rating, the spread delivers 58 g of sugar, 10 g of saturated fat and 0.1 g of salt per 100 g, along with 13 % hazelnuts, skimmed milk powder, whey, lactose and a small amount of vanilla flavoring. While it provides a modest 3 g of fiber and the taste of real hazelnuts, its high sugar and saturated-fat levels, presence of palm oil, and allergens (milk, nuts, soy traces) make it a less healthy choice for regular consumption.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal525 kcal

Fat29 g

Saturated Fat10 g

Carbohydrates59 g

Sugars58 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet‑spread, this spread contains more sugar (58 g vs 53.45 g per 100 g) and higher saturated fat (10 g vs 6.99 g), but less salt (0.1 g vs 0.36 g) and considerably more energy (≈525 kcal vs 373 kcal).

Ingredients

Sucre , huiles végétales (palme, colza) , noisettes 13 % , cacao maigre en poudre 7 % , lait en poudre écrémé 5,5 % , lactosérum en poudre , lactose , émulsifiant : lécithines (tournesol) , arôme naturel de vanille, Traces de soja,

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