Why is Pâte à Tartiner Chocolat Noisettes Bio classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The spread is categorized as NOVA 4 because it is a formulated product that combines refined sugars, powdered milk, cocoa powder, cocoa butter, and vegetable oil, and it includes an emulsifier, sunflower lecithin (E322), which classifies it as an ultra‑processed food.

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

With 55 g of sugar per 100 g, the spread can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic management, while its 0.11 g of salt per 100 g is relatively low and unlikely to worsen hypertension, though the overall high calorie and sugar load remains a health concern.

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

Yes, the product contains 17 % hazelnut puree and is labelled with a nut allergen warning, so anyone allergic to tree nuts should avoid it.

La Fourche • 0,70 kg

Pâte à Tartiner Chocolat Noisettes Bio

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Pâte à Tartiner Chocolat Noisettes Bio is an organic chocolate‑hazelnut spread positioned as a breakfast or sweet spread, falling under the “Sugary snacks” and “Sweets” categories. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and belongs to the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 group, reflecting its high added sugar (55 g per 100 g) and moderate salt (0.11 g per 100 g) while delivering 6.6 g of protein and 4.8 g of fiber per 100 g. The spread provides substantial energy (543 kcal per 100 g) and includes organic hazelnuts and cocoa, but the elevated fat content (31 g) and the presence of an emulsifier (sunflower lecithin, E322) limit its nutritional appeal.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal543 kcal

Fat31 g

Saturated Fat4.1 g

Carbohydrates57 g

Sugars55 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet‑spread, this hazelnut‑chocolate spread has far more fat (31 g vs 10.5 g) and calories (543 kcal vs 373 kcal) but also supplies higher protein (6.6 g vs 2.9 g) and fiber (4.8 g vs 2.3 g) while containing lower saturated fat and salt.

Ingredients

Sucre de canne*°, purée de noisettes* 17%, huile de tournesol*, poudre de lait* 6%, poudre de cacao maigre*° 6%, beurre de cacao*°, émulsifiant : lécithine de tournesol*, extrait de vanille bourbon*. *Produits issus de l'Agriculture Biologique, °Ingrédients conformes aux standards du commerce équitable (60,5% du poids total des ingrédients d'origine agricole).

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