Why is the Pistachio Protein Spread classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The spread undergoes multiple industrial steps, including refinement of sunflower oil, addition of a maltitol sweetener, and incorporation of emulsifiers and flavorings; its listed additives are maltitol (E965) as a sweetener, lecithins (E322) as an emulsifier, and natural and artificial flavorings, which qualify it as an ultra‑processed NOVA 4 product.

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

With 9 g of sugar per 100 g, mostly from maltitol, a sugar alcohol with a lower glycemic impact, the spread can be consumed in limited portions by people with diabetes, while its modest 0.4 g of salt per 100 g is relatively low and generally acceptable for most hypertensive individuals when eaten in moderation.

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

Yes, the spread contains pistachio paste and also includes hazelnuts, almonds, and cashews, making it unsuitable for anyone with tree‑nut allergies, and it additionally lists milk as an allergen.

Mister Choc • 200 g

Pâte à tartiner protéinée Pistache

Plant Based Foods And Beverages

Product Insights

Mister Choc's Pistachio Protein Spread is a plant-based spread enriched with milk protein that comes in a 200 g glass pot sold at Lidl and falls under the PNNS "Fats and oils" group. It carries a Nutri-Score of B and is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed), offering a high protein content of 25 g per 100 g but also a high total fat (~35 g) and saturated fat (~6 g) while sugar (9 g) and salt (0.4 g) levels are moderate. The product is palm‑oil free and bears a Rainforest Alliance label, yet it contains milk, pistachios, hazelnuts, almonds, cashews and uses additives such as maltitol (E965) and lecithins (E322), which are relevant for allergen‑sensitive or health‑conscious consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

moderate

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal495 kcal

Fat34 g

Saturated Fat6 g

Carbohydrates35 g

Sugars9 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average food in its category, this pistachio protein spread provides roughly four times more protein (25 g vs 6 g), about double the total fat and saturated fat, while offering less sugar (9 g vs 11 g) and salt (0.4 g vs 1 g) per 100 g.

Ingredients

Huile de tournesol, 26% édulcorant: maltitols; 25% protéines de _lait_, _lait_ en poudre écrémé, 5% pâte de _pistache_, beurre de cacao, émulsifiant : lecithines; sel, _noisettes_, _amandes_, _noix de cajou_, arôme, arôme naturel. Cacao certifié Rainforest Alliance. Pour en savoir plus, rendez-vous sur ra.org. Traces éventuelles de _soja_.

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