Why is Chocolate Spread classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product combines refined sugar, vegetable oils, maltodextrin, reduced‑fat cocoa powder, sweet whey powder and an emulsifier, all of which are industrially processed ingredients; the only listed additive is lecithin (E322), which classifies the spread as ultra‑processed.

How does the high sugar and saturated‑fat content in Chocolate Spread affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

The 41 g of sugar per 100 g can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for tight diabetic control, while the 10.6 g of saturated fat contributes to cholesterol levels; although the salt is low, the overall caloric density warrants limited consumption for those managing blood pressure.

Is the hazelnut content in Chocolate Spread a concern for people with nut allergies?

Yes, the spread contains 0.5 % hazelnuts and is labeled with the hazelnut allergen, so it should be avoided by anyone allergic to tree nuts.

Aldi Everyday Essentials • 400g

Chocolate Spread

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Chocolate Spread from Aldi Everyday Essentials is a sweet hazelnut‑chocolate spread marketed for breakfast or snack use. It belongs to the PNNS groups Sugary snacks and Sweets, carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified as an ultra‑processed NOVA 4 product, containing 41 g of sugar, 36.3 g of fat (10.6 g saturated) and 0.1 g of salt per 100 g. It is certified sustainable palm oil and Rainforest Alliance, but it also includes added sugars, dairy‑derived whey powder, hazelnuts and the additive lecithin (E322).

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal568 kcal

Fat36.3 g

Saturated Fat10.6 g

Carbohydrates57.6 g

Sugars41 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average breakfast spread, this chocolate spread has considerably less sugar (41 g vs 53.44 g per 100 g) and salt (0.1 g vs 0.36 g), but its fat content is more than three times higher (36.3 g vs 10.52 g per 100 g).

Ingredients

sugar, vegetable oils (palm oil, rapeseed oil), maltodextrin, fat reduced cocoa powder (5%), sweet whey powder (milk), hazelnuts (0,5%), emulsifier: lecithins

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350 g