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

The spread combines many industrial ingredients such as refined sugar, palm oil, cocoa powder, hazelnut puree, skimmed milk powder, soy lecithin and vanilla flavor, which are typical of ultra‑processed foods and give it a NOVA 4 rating.

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

The 51 g of sugars per 100 g can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for tight diabetes control, while the 34 g of fat contributes extra calories but the low salt (0.1 g) is less problematic for hypertension; overall it should be limited in both conditions.

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

Yes, hazelnut is a known tree‑nut allergen, and the spread lists hazelnuts among its main ingredients, so anyone with a hazelnut or tree‑nut allergy should avoid it.

Bonne Maman

Pâte à tartiner noisettes

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Bonne Maman Hazelnut Spread is a sweet, cocoa‑and‑hazelnut paste marketed for breakfasts and desserts. Per 100 g it delivers 551 kcal, 34 g of fat (including 5.2 g saturated) and 51 g of sugars, giving it a Nutri‑Score of E and placing it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category; while it supplies 6.7 g of protein, the high sugar and fat content make it a calorie‑dense treat. According to the French PNNS classification it belongs to the sugary‑snacks and sweets groups, meaning it should be enjoyed sparingly within a balanced diet.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal551 kcal

Fat34 g

Saturated Fat5.2 g

Carbohydrates53 g

Sugars51 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet‑spread, the Hazelnut Spread contains far more fat (34 g vs 10.5 g) and calories (551 kcal vs 373 kcal) but slightly less sugar (51 g vs 53 g) and salt (0.1 g vs 0.36 g).

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