Why is Hazelnut & Cocoa Spread classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which additives does it contain?

NOVA 4 includes foods made mostly from industrial ingredients or containing added substances; this spread lists refined sugar, palm oil, sunflower lecithin and the emulsifier E322, all typical of ultra‑processed formulations.

How do the high sugar and saturated fat levels in this spread affect people with diabetes or high blood pressure?

The 58 g of sugar per 100 g can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, challenging diabetes management, while 12 g of saturated fat may raise LDL cholesterol, and although salt is low, the overall nutrient profile is not ideal for hypertension.

Is Hazelnut & Cocoa Spread suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or other strict dietary regimes?

Yes, the product contains no animal‑derived ingredients and is labelled gluten‑free, but its high sugar content and use of palm oil may be concerns for low‑sugar or sustainability‑focused diets.

nature's store • 350 g

Hazelnut & Cocoa Spread

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Hazelnut & Cocoa Spread is a sweet snack paste classified within the "Sugary snacks" and "Sweets" PNNS groups. It provides 538 kcal per 100 g, 31 g fat (12 g saturated), 58 g sugars, 3.9 g fiber, 3.8 g protein and 0.01 g salt; its Nutri‑Score of E and NOVA group 4 indicate an ultra‑processed product with high sugar and saturated fat. The spread is vegan, gluten‑free and contains 11 % hazelnuts and cocoa, offering some fiber, but the high sugar, saturated fat and inclusion of palm oil and emulsifier (sunflower lecithin, E322) limit its healthfulness.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal538 kcal

Fat31 g

Saturated Fat12 g

Carbohydrates59 g

Sugars58 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average spread (53.44 g sugars, 10.52 g fat, 6.99 g saturated fat and 0.36 g salt per 100 g), this hazelnut‑cocoa spread contains considerably more sugar, fat and saturated fat but markedly less salt.

Ingredients

Sugar, Vegetable Oil (Palm), Hazelnuts (11%), Fat-reduced Cocoa Powder (9%), Emulsifier (Sunflower Lecithin), Natural Vanilla Flavouring.

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