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

Because the spread is made with refined sugar, powdered skimmed milk, vegetable oils, cocoa butter and an emulsifier, it falls into the ultra-processed NOVA 4 category; the only listed additive is E322 (sunflower lecithin), which serves as an emulsifier.

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

With 51 g of sugar per 100 g, the spread can cause rapid spikes in blood glucose, making it unsuitable for diabetics and for anyone trying to limit added sugars; its low salt (0.1 g) is less of a concern for hypertension, but the overall energy density still warrants moderation.

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

Yes - hazelnuts make up 20% of the formulation and the label flags nuts as an allergen, so anyone with a hazelnut or tree-nut allergy should avoid this product.

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Pâte à tartiner aux noisettes et au cacao

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Hazelnut and cocoa spread is a sweet hazelnut-cocoa spread positioned for breakfast and snack use, classified in the French PNNS system under the Sugary snacks and Sweets groups. It receives a Nutri-Score of E and a NOVA 4 rating, reflecting its ultra-processed nature, high added sugar (51 g per 100 g), moderate saturated fat (5 g per 100 g), low salt (0.1 g per 100 g), and negligible protein or fibre. While it provides a notable 20% hazelnut content and uses palm-oil-free vegetable oils, the overall profile is dominated by added sugars and limited nutritional benefits, making it more of an occasional treat than a health-focused food.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Added Sugars53.5 g

Fruits & Vegetables25 %

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet spread, this hazelnut-cocoa spread contains slightly less sugar (51 g vs 53.4 g per 100 g), lower saturated fat (5 g vs 7 g), and markedly less salt (0.1 g vs 0.36 g), though its overall fat content stays high.

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 coques.

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350 g