Why is Pâte à tartiner, Lait pétillant classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product combines refined sugars, powdered skimmed milk, vegetable oils and a hazelnut paste, all of which are industrially processed ingredients. It also includes added emulsifiers such as soy lecithin (E322) and carbon dioxide (E290) used to create the sparkling sugar, which are typical markers of ultra‑processed foods.

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

With 49 g of sugar per 100 g, the spread delivers a very high glycaemic load and can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for people managing diabetes. The salt level is only 0.11 g per 100 g, which is low and not a major concern for hypertension, but the overall calorie and fat density still demand moderation for heart‑healthy diets.

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

Yes. The spread contains 30 % hazelnut paste, which is a tree‑nut allergen, and the label also lists milk, soy and traces of eggs, gluten and peanuts, so anyone with allergies to these ingredients should avoid it.

Le comptoir de Mathilde • 250 g

Pâte à tartiner, Lait pétillant

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Pâte à tartiner, Lait pétillant is a sweet hazelnut-chocolate spread marketed for breakfast and snacking, belonging to the sugary snacks and sweets groups. It carries a Nutri-Score of E and is classified in NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra-processed nature and the presence of added sugars, sparkling sugar, soy lecithin (E322) and carbon dioxide (E290) as emulsifier and aerating agents. The spread offers a high protein content of 8.9 g per 100 g and low salt, but its total fat reaches 34 g (with 4.9 g saturated) and sugar 49 g, making it energy-dense and unsuitable for low-calorie or low-sugar diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal549 kcal

Fat34 g

Saturated Fat4.9 g

Carbohydrates49 g

Sugars49 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet spread, it provides less sugar (49 g vs 53.44 g) and less saturated fat (4.9 g vs 6.99 g) but far more total fat (34 g vs 10.52 g) and higher calories (549 kcal vs 373 kcal).

Ingredients

Sucre, pâte de noisettes 30%, graisse végétales (huiles: tournesol, grignon d'olives, carthame et beurre de cacao), lait écrémé en poudre 11%, sucre pétillant 5% (sucre, glucose, dioxyde de carbone, lactose, eau), cacao maigre en poudre, émulsifiant: lécithine de soja.

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