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

The spread is made from many refined ingredients such as maltitol sweetener (E965), sunflower oil, cocoa butter, whey and skimmed milk powders, and it uses lecithin (E322) as an emulsifier together with a natural vanilla flavor, all of which are industrially processed components; this combination of isolated ingredients and additives triggers the NOVA 4 ultra-processed classification.

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

The product contains 8.9g of sugar per 100g, most of it from maltitol, a sugar alcohol that raises blood glucose more slowly than sucrose but still contributes carbs, so diabetics should monitor portion size; the salt level is only 0.15g per 100g, which is well below the average for sugary snacks and unlikely to impact hypertension significantly.

Are the hazelnuts in this spread a concern for people with nut allergies, and how are they labeled?

Yes, hazelnuts are present at 10% of the formulation and are clearly identified as an allergen on the label, along with milk; anyone with a nut allergy should avoid this product.

Karéléa, Léa Nature • 400 g

Pâte à tartiner noisettes grillées

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Roasted hazelnut spread is a sugary snack (PNNS group: Sugary snacks) that offers a creamy hazelnut-cocoa flavor with reduced added sugar, thanks to maltitol as a sweetener. It carries a Nutri-Score of D and falls into NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra-processed product containing dairy allergens, hazelnuts, lecithin and other additives. While the sugar content (8.9g per 100g) and salt (0.15g) are lower than many comparable spreads, it is high in saturated fat (6.2g) and not suitable for vegan or nut-free diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

moderate

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal447 kcal

Fat29 g

Saturated Fat6.2 g

Carbohydrates62 g

Sugars8.9 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the category average for sugary snacks (53.5g sugar, 6.99g saturated fat, and 0.36g salt per 100g), this hazelnut spread has only 8.9g sugar, 6.2g saturated fat (slightly below average) and 0.15g salt (well under half the average).

Ingredients

Édulcorant : maltitols ; huile de tournesol ; NOISETTES (10%) ; cacao maigre en poudre (6,5%) ; lactosérum en poudre (LAIT) ; poudre de LAIT écrémé ; beurre de cacao ; émulsifiant : lécithines ; arôme naturel de vanille.

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