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

The product receives a NOVA 4 rating because it combines refined sugar, industrially extracted vegetable oils (rapeseed and sunflower), cocoa butter and a commercial emulsifier; the only listed additive is lecithin (E322), used to stabilize the spread, along with a natural vanilla extract for flavor.

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

With about 51 g of sugar per 100 g, the spread can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for uncontrolled diabetes, while its high total fat adds extra calories; the low salt (0.1 g) is favorable for hypertension, but overall the product should be consumed only in small portions as part of a balanced diet.

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

Yes; the spread contains 13.5 % hazelnuts and 5 % almonds, both tree nuts, and the label explicitly lists milk and nut allergens, so it is unsafe for individuals with nut allergies.

Merveilles du monde • 340 g

Pâte à tartiner cacao

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Pâte à tartiner cacao is a 340 g glass‑jar spread from Merveilles du Monde that blends sugar, refined vegetable oil (rapeseed and sunflower), hazelnuts, almonds, milk powders and cocoa, and carries Fairtrade and palm‑oil‑free certifications. It is a human food classified under the PNNS groups “Sugary snacks” and “Sweets”, bears a Nutri‑Score of E and falls into the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category. While it provides a modest amount of fiber and contains no added salt, it is high in sugar, total fat and calories, contains milk and tree‑nut allergens, and its low Nutri‑Score reflects its limited nutritional quality.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Added Sugars39.4 g

Fruits & Vegetables33.1 %

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet spread, this spread contains slightly less sugar (≈51 g vs 53.5 g per 100 g) and lower saturated fat (5.5 g vs 7 g), but considerably more total fat and calories, and its salt content is well below the average (0.1 g vs 0.36 g).

Ingredients

sucre, huile végétale (colza, beurre de cacao, tournesol), noisettes (13,5%), amandes (5%), lait entier en poudre, cacao maigre (5%), lait écrémé en poudre, émulsifiant (lécithines), extrait naturel de vanille

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