Why is Crema alle nocciole classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is made from refined sugar, palm oil, roasted hazelnuts, cocoa powder, milk powder and several processed ingredients, which places it in the NOVA 4 group for ultra‑processed foods. Its listed additives are lecithin (E322) used as an emulsifier and a flavoring blend.

How does the high sugar and fat content of this hazelnut spread affect people with diabetes or heart‑related conditions?

The 56 g of sugar per 100 g can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control, while the 31 g of total fat (11 g saturated) may raise LDL cholesterol and should be limited by people managing cardiovascular risk.

Is this hazelnut spread suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free diets?

It is labeled gluten‑free, but it contains milk powder and lactose, so it is not vegan or halal for those who avoid dairy. The high carbohydrate (58 g) and sugar levels also make it unsuitable for a keto diet.

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Crema alle nocciole

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Crema alle nocciole is a hazelnut‑based sweet spread marketed as a gluten‑free breakfast option and belongs to the Sugary snacks (Sweets) category. With 540 kcal, 31 g fat (11 g saturated), 56 g sugars and only 0.05 g salt per 100 g, it receives a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified as a NOVA 4 ultra‑processed product, reflecting its high sugar and fat content but low salt. The spread contains milk and nuts, includes palm oil which raises environmental concerns, and provides modest fiber (2.5 g) and protein (6 g) that partially offset its indulgent nature.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal540 kcal

Fat31 g

Saturated Fat11 g

Carbohydrates58 g

Sugars56 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet spread (53 g sugar, 10.5 g fat, 0.36 g salt per 100 g), this spread contains slightly more sugar, almost three times the fat, markedly higher energy, while its salt level is considerably lower.

Ingredients

Zucchero, olio di palma, nocciole 13%, cacao magro in polvere, latte scremato in polvere 5%, lattosio, proteine del latte, emulsionanti: lecitine (di sola); aromi. Può contenere tracce di altra frutta a guscio.

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