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

It is deemed ultra‑processed because it combines refined ingredients such as hazelnut paste, raw sugar, skimmed milk powder and vegetable oil, and it includes an emulsifier; the only listed additive is soy lecithin, which stabilises the spread.

How does the high sugar and fat content of this spread impact a diabetic or heart‑healthy diet?

The 43 g of sugar per 100 g can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for diabetic meal plans, while the 33 g of total fat adds significant caloric density; however, the low salt and moderate saturated fat lessen its impact on blood pressure compared with many similar products.

Is Nocciolata bianca suitable for gluten‑free, vegan, keto, or halal diets?

It is certified gluten‑free and kosher, but it contains skimmed milk powder, so it is not vegan or suitable for a strict keto diet due to its high carbohydrate and sugar levels; halal suitability cannot be confirmed without a specific certification.

Rigoni di Asiago • 250g

Nocciolata bianca

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Nocciolata bianca is a white hazelnut spread belonging to the sugary snacks and sweets families. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E, belongs to NOVA group 4, and delivers 43 g of sugar and 33 g of fat per 100 g, making it high in both sugar and total fat while remaining low in salt. The product is certified organic, gluten‑free and kosher, but its ultra‑processed nature and high sugar content warrant caution for health‑conscious consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal545 kcal

Fat33 g

Saturated Fat4.6 g

Carbohydrates46 g

Sugars43 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet‑spread, this white hazelnut spread contains less sugar (43 g vs 53.44 g per 100 g) but about three times more fat (33 g vs 10.52 g), slightly less saturated fat and roughly half the salt.

Ingredients

Pasta di nocciole* 30%, zucchero grezzo*, latte scremato in polvere*. olio di semi di girasole*, burro di cacao*, emulsionante: lecitina di soia"; estratto di vaniglia *Biologico. Può contenere altra frutta a guscio (mandorle noci, pistacchi). Senza glutine.

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Rigoni di Asiago

250 g