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

It receives a NOVA 4 rating because the formulation relies heavily on refined sugar, vegetable fat and several industrial ingredients; the only listed additive is soy lecithin (E322) used as an emulsifier, along with artificial hazelnut flavor and vanillin.

How do the sugar and salt levels in this chocolate spread affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 54.5 g of sugar and 1.5 g of salt per 100 g, the spread can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and increase sodium intake well above recommended limits, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic or blood‑pressure‑controlled eating plans.

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

Yes; hazelnut paste is listed as an ingredient and the product is flagged for hazelnut allergens, so anyone allergic to tree nuts should avoid it.

Palmary • 350 g

Chocolate spread

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Chocolate spread is a sweet, hazelnut‑chocolate spread marketed in Algeria, packaged in a 350 g polypropylene pot. It falls under the Sugary snacks and Sweets PNNS groups, carries a NOVA 4 (ultra‑processed) classification and an Eco‑Score of D, while the Nutri‑Score is not displayed. With 54.5 g of sugar, 35 g of fat (high), 4.5 g of protein and 1.5 g of salt per 100 g, it offers a rich taste but is high in sugar and salt and contains additives such as soy lecithin, artificial hazelnut flavor and vanillin, and it is not suitable for vegan or nut‑allergy‑free diets.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal464 kcal

Fat35.1 g

Carbohydrates54.4 g

Fiber4.5 g

Proteins4.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet‑spread (53.4 g sugar, 10.5 g fat, 0.36 g salt per 100 g), this chocolate spread contains slightly more sugar, over three times the fat, and four times the salt, resulting in a higher energy content (464 kcal vs 373 kcal) while offering more fiber and protein.

Ingredients

Sugar, vegetable fat, cocoa powder, whey powder, milk powder, Hazelnut paste, food additive: Emulsifier (soy lecithin SIN322 ), artificial flavor Hazelnut, vanillin. This product contains allergenic ingredients such as hazelnut paste and milk.

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