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

NOVA 4 indicates an industrial formulation with multiple added ingredients; this spread includes added sugar, refined vegetable oils (sunflower and rapeseed), cocoa butter, and an emulsifier (sunflower lecithin, listed as additive E322), all of which are typical of ultra‑processed foods.

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

The 51 g of sugar per 100 g can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making the spread unsuitable for regular consumption by diabetics, while the low 0.1 g of salt is modest but still adds to daily sodium intake; overall, it should be eaten only in very small amounts by those managing blood‑sugar or blood‑pressure.

Based on the ingredients, is this spread suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free diets?

The product is not vegan because it contains skimmed milk powder, it is not keto‑friendly due to its high sugar content, it is generally considered gluten‑free as no wheat ingredients are listed, and halal suitability cannot be confirmed because the origin of some additives is unknown.

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Pâte à tartiner noisettes et cacao

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Pâte à tartiner noisettes et cacao is a hazelnut‑cocoa spread classified in the sugary snacks and sweets categories. It contains 34 g of fat, 5.2 g of saturated fat, 51 g of sugars and only 0.1 g of salt per 100 g, giving it a Nutri‑Score of E, a NOVA rating of 4 and 551 kcal per 100 g, which marks it as ultra‑processed and high‑calorie. While it does provide 6.7 g of protein and 3.3 g of fiber, the high sugar and saturated‑fat levels make it a treat rather than a staple for everyday nutrition.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal551 kcal

Fat34 g

Saturated Fat5.2 g

Carbohydrates53 g

Sugars51 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet spread, this hazelnut‑cocoa spread contains slightly less sugar but significantly more fat and calories, while delivering more protein and fiber and less salt.

Ingredients

Sucre, NOISETTES 20%, huiles végétales (tournesol, colza), LAIT écrémé en poudre, cacao maigre en poudre 5,5%, beurre de cacao, émulsifiant : lécithine de tournesol, extrait de vanille. Peut contenir d'autres fruits à coque.

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