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

The spread is labeled NOVA 4 because it is made from refined ingredients such as sugar, vegetable oils, cocoa butter and hazelnut paste, and includes industrial additives like lecithin (E322) as an emulsifier and flavorings, which are typical of ultra‑processed foods.

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

With 55 g of sugar per 100 g, the spread can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for diabetic management, while its very low salt (0.01 g per 100 g) does not pose a hypertension risk, but the overall high calorie and sugar load still requires careful portion control.

Is this spread suitable for strict diets like Vegan, Keto, Halal or Gluten‑Free?

The product is certified vegan, gluten‑free and contains no animal‑derived ingredients, but its high carbohydrate (55 g sugar, 57 g total carbs per 100 g) content makes it incompatible with a keto diet, and halal suitability would depend on the source of the emulsifier and flavorings, which are not specifically labeled as halal.

Valsoia • 400g

Pflanzlich Haselnüsse und Kakao

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

This plant‑based hazelnut and cocoa spread, certified organic, gluten‑free and vegan, is sold in 400 g jars at German retailers. It falls under the sugary‑snacks and sweets PNNS groups, carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) because of its high sugar (55 g per 100 g) and fat (28 g per 100 g) levels. While it provides a notable 6.8 g of fiber per 100 g and contains virtually no salt, the very high sugar and saturated‑fat content make it a treat rather than a staple.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal517 kcal

Fat28 g

Saturated Fat5.3 g

Carbohydrates60 g

Sugars55 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet spread, it has higher sugar (55 g vs 53.4 g) and far higher fat (28 g vs 10.5 g), but markedly more fiber (6.8 g vs 2.3 g) and virtually no salt.

Ingredients

Zucker, Pflanzliche Öle und Fette (Sonnenblumenöl und Kakaobutter), Haselnüsse (14%), mageres Kakaopulver (11%), Soja-Ballaststoffe (3%), Emulgator: Lecithine, Aromen. Kann andere Schalenfrüchte enthalten.

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Valsoia • 400g

Pflanzlich Haselnüsse und Kakao

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal517 kcal

Fat28 g

Saturated Fat5.3 g

Carbohydrates60 g

Sugars55 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet spread, it has higher sugar (55 g vs 53.4 g) and far higher fat (28 g vs 10.5 g), but markedly more fiber (6.8 g vs 2.3 g) and virtually no salt.

Ingredients

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