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

It is made from refined sugar, rapeseed and palm oils, reduced‑fat cocoa, whey powder, hazelnuts, sunflower lecithin (E322) and flavorings; the presence of refined sugars, isolated whey protein and an emulsifier classifies it as ultra‑processed.

How does the high sugar and saturated‑fat content of this spread affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

The 57.4 g of sugar per 100 g can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for diabetic diets, while the 7.3 g of saturated fat contributes to elevated LDL cholesterol, which may worsen hypertension or cardiovascular risk.

Is Hazelnut Spread suitable for vegan or gluten‑free diets?

No; it contains whey powder, a dairy‑derived protein, so it is not vegan, but it does not list gluten‑containing cereals, making it technically gluten‑free for most consumers, though cross‑contamination cannot be ruled out.

Auchan, Pouce • 0.75 kg

Pâte à Tartiner aux Noisettes

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Hazelnut Spread is a sweet, confectionary‑based spread that belongs to the Sugary snacks dietary group. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is categorized as NOVA 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature, with high levels of sugar (57.4 g/100 g) and fat (34.1 g/100 g) but low salt (0.14 g/100 g) and a modest fiber content of 2.3 g/100 g. The product contains milk‑derived whey and hazelnuts, so it is unsuitable for those with dairy or tree‑nut allergies.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal555 kcal

Fat34.1 g

Saturated Fat7.3 g

Carbohydrates58.3 g

Sugars57.4 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet‑spread, this hazelnut spread contains more sugar (57.4 g vs 53.44 g), markedly more fat (34.1 g vs 10.52 g) and saturated fat (7.3 g vs 6.99 g), less salt (0.14 g vs 0.36 g), and delivers 555 kcal per 100 g versus the category average of 373 kcal.

Ingredients

Sucre, huiles végétales (colza, palme), cacao maigre 7%, lactosérum en poudre (contient LAIT), noisettes 2% (FRUIT À COQUE), émulsifiant: lécithine (tournesol), arôme.

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