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

The spread is labelled NOVA 4 because it is made from refined ingredients such as raw sugar, sunflower oil, cocoa butter and cocoa powder and undergoes multiple industrial steps (roasting, grinding, emulsifying and heat-treating) to create a smooth product; the only listed additive is soy lecithin (E322/E322i), which acts as an emulsifier.

How does the high sugar content in this product affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With about 53 g of sugar per 100 g, the spread can cause rapid blood-glucose spikes and adds a large amount of calories, making it unsuitable for uncontrolled diabetes, while its negligible salt means it does not directly increase sodium intake, but the combination of high sugar and saturated fat can still raise cardiovascular risk, so only small portions are advisable.

Is the hazelnut paste in Nocciolata La Dark a concern for people with nut allergies?

Yes, the product contains roughly 19.5% hazelnut paste, a tree-nut ingredient that triggers allergic reactions, and the label also flags nuts and soybeans as allergens, so anyone allergic to hazelnuts, other nuts, or soy should avoid this spread.

Rigoni di Asiago • 650g

Nocciolata La Dark

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Nocciolata La Dark is a vegan chocolate-hazelnut spread marketed as a breakfast or sweet spread, classified in the PNNS groups Sugary snacks and Sweets. It carries a Nutri-Score of E and falls in the ultra-processed NOVA 4 category, reflecting its very high sugar content (approx 53 g per 100 g) and elevated total and saturated fat, which outweigh its nutritional benefits. Nevertheless, it is free from gluten, milk, palm oil and animal ingredients, offers 4.8 g of fiber per 100 g, and is certified organic and vegan, making it suitable for specific dietary preferences when consumed only as an occasional treat.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal543 kcal

Fat33 g

Saturated Fat5.5 g

Carbohydrates55 g

Sugars53 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary snack, Nocciolata La Dark provides a similar amount of sugar (approx 53 g/100 g vs 53.44 g) but far more total fat (well above the 10.5 g average) while containing less saturated fat (5.5 g vs 6.99 g) and virtually no salt compared with the typical 0.36 g per 100 g.

Ingredients

raw sugar*, hazelnut paste* 19,5%, sunflower oil*, fat-reduced cocoa powder* 11%, cocoa butter, soy lecithin*, vanilla extract*

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Rigoni di Asiago

250g