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

The product is labelled NOVA 4 because it is made from refined ingredients such as cane sugar, sunflower oil, skimmed milk powder and cocoa butter, and it includes an emulsifier (lecithin, listed as E322), all of which are characteristic of ultra-processed foods.

How does the high sugar content in this hazelnut-chocolate spread affect a diabetic or heart-healthy diet?

With 54 g of sugar per 100 g, the spread can cause rapid blood glucose spikes and adds a large amount of empty calories, making it unsuitable for regular consumption by people managing diabetes or following a heart-healthy diet.

Is the hazelnut in Pate a tartiner a concern for people with nut allergies?

Yes, the spread contains about 16% hazelnuts and is labelled as containing nuts, so anyone with a hazelnut or tree-nut allergy should avoid it.

LES P'TITES TARTINES • 350g

Pâte à tartiner

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Pate a tartiner is an organic hazelnut-chocolate spread categorized as a sugary snack in the PNNS groups. It carries a Nutri-Score of E and falls in the ultra-processed NOVA 4 category, reflecting its high amounts of added sugar (54 g per 100 g), saturated fat (7.4 g) and the presence of milk and an emulsifier (E322). While the organic label and the absence of palm oil are positive attributes, its high sugar, high saturated fat and low protein content make it a less healthy option for regular consumption.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal547 kcal

Fat33 g

Saturated Fat7.4 g

Carbohydrates55 g

Sugars54 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet-spread, this spread contains 54 g of sugar (slightly above the 53.45 g average), 7.4 g of saturated fat (higher than the 6.99 g average), only 0.09 g of salt (well below the 0.36 g average), and roughly 547 kcal per 100 g, which is considerably more energy than the typical 373 kcal.

Ingredients

Sucre de canne, noisette 16%, huile végétale de tournesol, lait écrémé en poudre, cacao maigre en poudre, matière grasse laitière (lait), beurre de cacao, émulsifiant : lécithine de tournesol, extrait de vanille.

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Les P'tites Tartines

350 g