Why is Pate à tartiner chocolat noisette équitable bio classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is considered ultra‑processed because it combines several industrially derived ingredients such as refined cane sugar, sunflower oil, cocoa powder, hazelnut paste, skimmed milk powder, soy flour and a lecithin emulsifier (E322), which are mixed and flavored in a manufacturing process that adds stabilizers and sweeteners, placing it in NOVA group 4.

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

The 52 g of sugar per 100 g delivers a large glycemic load that can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and is generally discouraged for people managing diabetes, while the negligible salt (0 g) means it does not add to sodium‑related blood‑pressure concerns, although the overall caloric density remains high.

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

Yes, the product contains 10 % hazelnut paste and is labeled with a nut allergen warning, so anyone allergic to tree nuts should avoid it; cross‑contamination with other nuts is also indicated in the trace information.

Mamie Bio • 350 g

Pate à tartiner chocolat noisette équitable bio

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

This organic, fair‑trade chocolate‑hazelnut spread is classified as a sugary snack (PNNS groups: Sugary snacks, Sweets) and falls into the human food category. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is placed in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 group, reflecting its high levels of added sugar (52 g per 100 g), total fat (34 g) and saturated fat (6 g) together with a modest protein (6 g) and fiber (3.2 g) content. While the spread offers natural hazelnuts and cocoa for flavor and some micronutrients, the presence of milk powder, soy and possible cross‑contamination with nuts, plus the lack of palm oil, make it unsuitable for vegans and a concern for allergen‑sensitive consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal554 kcal

Fat34 g

Saturated Fat6 g

Carbohydrates53 g

Sugars52 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average breakfast spread, this product contains slightly less sugar (52 g vs 53.44 g) and similar saturated fat, but its total fat is more than three times higher (34 g vs 10.5 g), its energy is about 180 kcal higher, while it provides more protein and fiber and less salt.

Ingredients

Sucre de canne*, huile de tournesol*, chocolat* 16.5% (sucre de canne*, poudre de cacao maigre*, beurre de cacao*), purée de noisettes* 10%, poudre de lait écrémé*, farine de soja*, émulsifiant : lécithine* (soja), poudre de vanille Bourbon*.

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Mamie Bio

750 g