Why is PASTA CAO with hazelnuts and cocoa classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The spread is labelled NOVA 4 because it is made from refined sugar, vegetable oils, milk powder and other industrial ingredients rather than whole foods, and it includes the emulsifier E322 (lecithins) as its only listed additive.

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

With 50 g of sugar per 100 g, the spread can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for diabetic meal plans, while its low salt (0.13 g) poses less risk for hypertension but the high calorie and fat content remain a concern for overall heart health.

Is the hazelnut ingredient in this spread a concern for people with nut allergies?

Yes, the product contains 13 % hazelnuts and is explicitly labelled as containing nuts, so it should be avoided by anyone with a hazelnut or tree‑nut allergy.

Auchan • 0.19 kg

PASTA CAO aux noisettes et au cacao

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

PASTA CAO with hazelnuts and cocoa is a sweet hazelnut spread sold by Auchan and falls under the sugary snacks category. It carries a Nutri-Score of E and is classified as NOVA group 4, with very high fat (36 g), high energy (560 kcal) and saturated fat (6.9 g) per 100 g, while its sugar (50 g) and salt (0.13 g) are moderate to low. The product contains milk and hazelnut allergens, includes palm oil and the emulsifier E322, and is Rainforest Alliance certified despite being ultra‑processed.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal560 kcal

Fat36 g

Saturated Fat6.9 g

Carbohydrates52 g

Sugars50 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet‑spread, this spread contains far more fat (36 g vs 10.5 g) and energy (560 kcal vs 373 kcal), while its sugar (50 g) and salt (0.13 g) are slightly below the category averages of 53.4 g and 0.36 g respectively.

Ingredients

Ingrédients Sucre, huile de colza, NOISETTES 13%, huile de palme, LAIT* écrémé en poudre, cacao maigre en poudre¹ 7,4%, LACTOSE*, émulsifiant : lécithines, arôme naturel de vanille. Peut contenir d'autres fruits à coque. *Lait origine UE et non-UE (Royaume-Uni). ¹Certifié Rainforest Alliance. ra.org

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