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

It is considered ultra-processed because the formulation relies on refined ingredients such as maltitol (a sugar-alcohol sweetener), vegetable oil, cocoa powder, whey and milk protein isolates, and emulsified lecithins, all of which are produced industrially and combined in a pot; the only listed additives are maltitol (E965) and lecithins (E322).

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

The low sugar level (4.4 g per 100 g) makes it less likely to spike blood glucose, which can be acceptable for diabetic individuals when portion-controlled, but the high saturated-fat amount (7 g per 100 g) and moderate salt (0.3 g per 100 g) may raise LDL cholesterol and sodium intake, so it should be consumed sparingly by people managing diabetes or hypertension.

Is the milk protein in this spread a concern for people with dairy allergies, and does the hazelnut content affect nut-allergic consumers?

Yes - about 25 percent of the product is milk protein, making it unsuitable for anyone with a dairy allergy or lactose intolerance, and it also contains hazelnuts, almonds, pistachios and cashew nuts, which are listed allergens and must be avoided by anyone with tree-nut sensitivities.

mistee choc

Pâte à tartiner protéiné

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

This protein-enriched chocolate-hazelnut spread from the Mistee Choc brand is classified as a sugary snack (Sugary snacks, Sweets) in the French food classification. It earns a Nutri-Score of D and falls into the ultra-processed NOVA 4 category, delivering a high level of milk protein (about 25 percent of the formula) and low sugar (4.4 g per 100 g) while containing high saturated fat (7 g per 100 g) and moderate salt (0.3 g per 100 g). The product is certified by Rainforest Alliance for its cocoa butter, but it includes milk and several tree-nut allergens and only two additives (maltitol and lecithins), which together limit its nutritional rating.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal492 kcal

Fat33 g

Saturated Fat7 g

Carbohydrates34 g

Sugars4.4 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the typical cocoa-hazelnut spread, this spread contains dramatically less sugar (4.4 g vs 53.4 g per 100 g) and far more protein (about 25 percent milk protein vs 2.9 g), but its fat and energy content are higher than the category averages while its salt level is slightly lower.

Ingredients

Édulcorant: maltitol; 25% protéines de lait, huile de tournesol, 13% noisette, 10% cacao maigre en poudre*, poudre de lactosérum (lait), beurre de cacao*, émulsifiant : lécithines; amandes, pistache noix de cajou, arôme naturel. *Certifié Rainforest Alliance. Pour en savoir

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