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

Because it combines refined sugar, processed hazelnut paste, sunflower oil, skimmed‑milk powder, cocoa powder, cocoa butter, vanilla extract and added emulsifiers such as soy lecithin (E322) and its refined form (E322i), the product meets the criteria for an ultra‑processed food and is placed in NOVA 4.

How does the sugar and salt content in Nocciolata L'originale affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 51 g of sugar per 100 g, the spread provides a high glycemic load that can quickly raise blood glucose, making it unsuitable for a diabetic diet; its low salt level of 0.12 g per 100 g is not a concern for hypertension, but the overall high sugar outweighs any benefit from the low sodium.

Is the hazelnut paste in Nocciolata L'originale a concern for people with nut allergies?

Yes; the product contains 18.5 % hazelnut paste and is labeled to contain nuts, so individuals allergic to hazelnuts or other tree nuts should avoid it.

Rigoni di Asiago • 400g

Nocciolata L'originale

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Nocciolata L'originale is an organic hazelnut‑chocolate spread meant for breakfast and desserts, classified in the Sugary snacks group. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and falls into NOVA 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed status with added refined sugar, soy lecithin (E322/E322i) and other industrial ingredients. While the product is gluten‑free and contains real hazelnut and cocoa, it is high in sugars and saturated fat, giving it a less favorable nutritional profile.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal544 kcal

Fat32 g

Saturated Fat5.7 g

Carbohydrates54 g

Sugars51 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet spread, Nocciolata L'originale has slightly less sugar (51 g vs 53.45 g per 100 g), lower saturated fat (5.7 g vs 6.99 g), a markedly higher total fat content that far exceeds the typical 10.5 g per 100 g, and only about one‑third of the average salt level (0.12 g vs 0.36 g).

Ingredients

Sucre*, pâte de noisettes* 18,5%, huile de tournesol, lait écrémé en poudre*, cacao maigre en poudre* 6,5%, beurre de cacao*, lécithine de soja*; extrait de vanille*.

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Rigoni di Asiago

250g