Why is Duo Penotti Hazelnut & Vanille classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The spread is made from refined sugar, vegetable oils (rapeseed and palm), dextrose, and includes an emulsifier (rapeseed lecithin) listed as additive E322; it also contains trace preservatives and flavourings, which together place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

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

The 57 g of sugar per 100 g can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for people managing diabetes, while 9.5 g of saturated fat may raise LDL cholesterol, a concern for heart‑health and hypertension; however, the low salt (0.03 g) does not add to blood‑pressure issues, the overall calorie density still encourages weight gain if consumed in excess.

Is Duo Penotti Hazelnut & Vanille suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or halal diets?

No, the product contains organic skim milk, whole milk powder, eggs, and gluten, so it is not vegan nor gluten‑free; although it does not contain pork, the presence of dairy and potential cross‑contamination means it may not meet strict halal certification requirements.

Penotti • 400 g

Duo Penotti

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Duo Penotti Hazelnut & Vanille is a two‑coloured hazelnut‑and‑vanilla chocolate spread sold in 400 g glass jars. It belongs to the Sugary snacks family, carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified in NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product with very high fat (36 g), saturated fat (9.5 g) and sugars (57 g) per 100 g, while salt is low. Positive points include organic skim milk, UTZ‑certified cocoa and sustainable farming labels, but the formulation also contains palm oil, added sugars, gluten, soy, eggs and an emulsifier, which may be unsuitable for certain dietary restrictions.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal573 kcal

Fat36 g

Saturated Fat9.5 g

Carbohydrates58 g

Sugars57 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average spreads, this spread provides far more fat (36 g vs 10.5 g) and calories (573 kcal vs 373 kcal), slightly more sugar (57 g vs 53.4 g), but considerably less salt (0.03 g vs 0.36 g) and fewer carbohydrates (58 g vs 69.9 g).

Ingredients

sugar, vegetable oils (rapeseed, palm) 4% of agricultural ingredients from organic farming, natural, dextrose, made in a workshop also using other nuts, gluten, soy and eggs, do not keep cold, *certified sustainable, organic skim milk, emulsifier (rapeseed lecithin), 0,1% natural vanile extract, flavor 7% hazelnuts, 4% lean cocoa powder, 3% organic whole milk powder, 1% diologisch powder, zonder kleurstof cannedmiddel, no dye or preservatives, wij ondersto utz

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