Why is Dark chocolate peanut butter creamy classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is made from refined ingredients such as roasted peanuts, dark chocolate, cocoa butter, and sugar, and includes industrial additives like emulsifier E322 (lecithin) and stabilizer E471 (mono‑ and diglycerides), which together place it in the NOVA 4 ultra‑processed category.

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

With 19 g of total sugars and 15 g of added sugars per 100 g, the spread can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, which is unsuitable for diabetes management, while its very low salt (0.02 g) is not a concern for hypertension but the high calorie and fat content may still impact heart health.

Is the peanut ingredient in this spread a concern for people with peanut allergies?

Yes; peanuts make up 68 % of the formulation and are listed as a declared allergen, so individuals with peanut allergy should avoid this product entirely.

Pintola • 350 g

Dark chocolate peanut butter creamy

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Dark chocolate peanut butter creamy is a plant‑based spread that falls under the sugary snacks family. It carries a NOVA 4 classification, indicating an ultra‑processed product, and no Nutri‑Score is displayed; per 100 g it contains 40 g of fat (including 11 g saturated), 18.6 g of protein, 5.2 g of fiber, 19 g of sugars (15 g added) and only 0.02 g of salt. While the high protein and fiber content are positive attributes, the elevated fat, saturated fat and added sugars, together with the presence of peanuts as a major allergen, make it a food to be consumed in moderation.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal580 kcal

Fat40 g

Saturated Fat11 g

Trans Fat0 g

Carbohydrates36.4 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average sugary snacks, this spread provides far more fat, protein and fiber, considerably less sugar and salt, and a higher energy level per 100 g.

Ingredients

Peanuts (68%), Dark Chocolate (30%) (Sugar Cocoa Solids, Cocoa butter, Emulsifier (INS 322)}, Stabilizer (INS471)

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The Whole Truth

325 g