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

Nocciolata is labeled NOVA 4 because its formulation relies on industrially refined ingredients such as raw sugar, hazelnut paste, sunflower oil, skimmed milk powder, cocoa butter and vanilla extract, and it uses soy lecithin as an emulsifier; the combination of these processed components places the product in the ultra‑processed category.

How does the sugar and fat content in Nocciolata affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 51 g of sugars and 32 g of fat per 100 g, the spread can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and adds a significant amount of saturated fat, which may worsen blood pressure control, so individuals with diabetes or hypertension should limit or avoid it.

Is Nocciolata suitable for a vegan, gluten‑free, or nut‑free diet?

The product is certified gluten‑free and contains no palm oil, but it includes dairy (skimmed milk powder) and soy lecithin, so it is not vegan, and it contains hazelnuts with possible traces of almonds, walnuts and pistachios, making it unsuitable for nut‑allergic consumers.

Rigoni di Asiago

Nocciolata

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Nocciolata is an organic cocoa‑and‑hazelnut spread marketed as a breakfast or sweet spread, classified in the PNNS “Sugary snacks” group. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is placed in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category, reflecting its high fat (32 g), high saturated fat (5.7 g), and high sugar (51 g) content per 100 g, though it provides a modest amount of protein (8.1 g) and fiber (3.6 g) and contains low salt (0.12 g). The formulation is gluten‑free, palm‑oil‑free and organic, but it includes dairy, soy lecithin and tree nuts, making it unsuitable for vegans and those with nut or soy allergies.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal544 kcal

Fat32 g

Saturated Fat5.7 g

Carbohydrates54 g

Sugars51 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average breakfast spread, Nocciolata contains roughly three times more fat (32 g vs 10.5 g) and double the calories (544 kcal vs 373 kcal), while its sugar (51 g) is slightly below the typical 53 g per 100 g.

Ingredients

CREMA SPALMABILE AL CACAO E NOCCIOLE BIOLOGICA, Ingredienti: zucchero grezzo", pasta di nocciole* 18,5%, olio di semi di girasole, latte scremato in polvere cacao magro in polvere* 6,5%, burro di cacao*, emulsionante: lecitina di soia*: estratto di vaniglia* *Biologico, Può contenere altra frutta a guscio (mandorle, noci, pistacchi), Senza glutine NU FOR

84%

35%

Unlock What Your Food Doesn't Tell You

Scan this and millions of other food products to discover hidden positive & negative points, scores percentage, additives, allergens, and deeper product insights with the free NutrScan app.