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

It receives a NOVA 4 rating because the recipe includes refined sugar, vegetable oils, skimmed milk powder, cocoa butter and an emulsifier; the only listed additive is sunflower lecithin (E322), which helps blend the oil and water phases.

How does the high sugar content of Hazelnut Chocolate Spread affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With about 51 g of sugar per 100 g, the spread can cause rapid blood glucose spikes and should be limited or avoided in diabetic meal plans, while its low salt (0.1 g) is less of a concern for hypertension but the overall calorie and carbohydrate load still require careful portion control.

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

Yes, the product lists hazelnuts (20 % of the formulation) as a highlighted allergen, so anyone allergic to tree nuts should avoid it.

Bonne Maman • 250g

Hazelnut Chocolate Spread

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Hazelnut Chocolate Spread from Bonne Maman is a 250 g jar of sweet spread classified under the PNNS categories Sugary snacks and Sweets. It carries a Nutri-Score of E and is placed in NOVA group 4, reflecting an ultra-processed product that contains added sugar (approximately 51 g per 100 g), saturated fat (5.2 g), total fat estimated above 20 g, milk powder and hazelnuts, making it non-vegan and a potential allergen for milk and nut-sensitive consumers. While the spread provides some dietary fiber from hazelnuts and cocoa and is labelled palm-oil-free, its high sugar and fat levels lower its overall nutritional quality, so it should be eaten sparingly.

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

Monounsaturated Fat3 g

Polyunsaturated Fat1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the category averages, this Hazelnut Chocolate Spread contains slightly less sugar (51 g vs 53.44 g) and salt (0.1 g vs 0.36 g), but its total fat is markedly higher than the average 10.52 g and it supplies about 550 kcal per 100 g versus the typical 373 kcal, while its saturated fat (5.2 g) is below the average 6.99 g.

Ingredients

Sugar, hazelnuts 20%, vegetable oils (sunflower, rapeseed), skimmed milk powder, fat reduced cocoa powder 5.5%, cocoa butter, emulsifier: sunflower lecithin, vanilla extract.

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