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

The spread includes refined cane sugar, sunflower oil, rice syrup powder, and an emulsifier, which are all characteristic of ultra‑processed foods; its only listed additive is soy lecithin (E322), used to improve texture.

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

With 50.9 g of sugar per 100 g, the spread can cause rapid spikes in blood glucose, making it unsuitable for a diabetic diet, while its high fat (35.5 g) adds significant calories; however, the low salt (0.06 g) means it does not contribute substantially to hypertension risk.

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

Yes, the product contains 10 % hazelnuts and is labelled with a nut allergen warning, so it should be avoided by anyone with a hazelnut or tree‑nut allergy.

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Biona Organic Chocolate Hazelnut Spread

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Biona Organic Chocolate Hazelnut Spread is a sweet spread classified under sugary snacks and sweets. It carries an organic label and contains hazelnuts and cocoa, but it is an ultra‑processed product (NOVA 4) with a Nutri‑Score of E, reflecting its high sugar (50.9 g) and fat (35.5 g) content and low salt (0.06 g). The spread provides some protein and fiber, yet it also includes added sugars, soy lecithin as an emulsifier, and allergens such as milk, nuts and soy.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal563 kcal

Fat35.5 g

Saturated Fat5.9 g

Carbohydrates53.1 g

Sugars50.9 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical sweet spreads, this product contains slightly less sugar than the category average but far more fat and calories while offering lower salt levels.

Ingredients

Cane sugar, sunflower oil, hazelnuts (10%), cocoa butter (5.4%), reduced fat cocoa powder (5%), skimmed milk powder (5%), rice syrup powder, emulsifier: soya lecithin, bourbon vanilla extract

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Biona Organic Chocolate Hazelnut Spread

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Product Insights

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal563 kcal

Fat35.5 g

Saturated Fat5.9 g

Carbohydrates53.1 g

Sugars50.9 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical sweet spreads, this product contains slightly less sugar than the category average but far more fat and calories while offering lower salt levels.

Ingredients

Cane sugar, sunflower oil, hazelnuts (10%), cocoa butter (5.4%), reduced fat cocoa powder (5%), skimmed milk powder (5%), rice syrup powder, emulsifier: soya lecithin, bourbon vanilla extract

84%

35%

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