Why is La Crema spalmabile di soia classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is labelled NOVA 4 because the formulation consists mainly of refined ingredients such as sugar, refined vegetable oils (sunflower oil and cocoa butter), cocoa powder, hazelnuts and soy fiber, and it includes added emulsifier (sunflower lecithin) and flavorings, all of which are characteristic of ultra-processed foods.

How does the high sugar and saturated-fat content of this spread affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

The 55 g of sugar per 100 g can cause rapid blood-glucose spikes, making the spread unsuitable for people with diabetes, while the saturated-fat level of 5.3 g contributes to higher LDL cholesterol; however, the very low salt (0.02 g) means it does not add significant sodium pressure for hypertension, but overall it should be consumed only occasionally.

Is the hazelnut content a concern for people with nut allergies, and how is cross-contamination addressed?

Yes, the product contains 14 % hazelnuts, so it is a direct source of nut allergens, and the label also warns of possible traces of peanuts and other tree nuts, indicating that cross-contamination may occur; therefore it is not safe for anyone with nut allergies.

Valsoia • 200 g

La Crema spalmabile di soia

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

La Crema spalmabile di soia is a 200 g jar of soy-based sweet spread marketed by Valsoia and falls into the Sugary snacks (Sweets) dietary family. It carries a Nutri-Score of E, is classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4), and contains very high sugar (55 g per 100 g) and saturated fat (5.3 g per 100 g), but it also provides 4.2 g of fiber and 14 % hazelnuts, and it is gluten-free and palm-oil-free. The spread lists milk, nuts and soy as allergens, making it unsuitable for low-sugar or low-fat diets and for anyone with related allergies, although its fiber and nut content give it a modest nutritional edge.

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 profile, this spread has a marginally higher sugar level (55 g vs 53.44 g/100 g), lower salt (0.02 g vs 0.36 g), lower saturated fat (5.3 g vs 6.99 g) and about twice the fiber (4.2 g vs 2.32 g).

Ingredients

Zucchero, oli e grassi vegetali (olio di girasole e burro di cacao), nocciole (14%), cacao magro in polvere (11%), fibra di soia (3%), emulsionante: lecitina di girasole, aromi. Può contenere tracce di arachidi e di altra frutta a guscio. La Crema Valsoia è senza glutine. Dichis 100da

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