Why is Hazelnut Spread With Cocoa classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is made from refined ingredients such as added sugar, palm oil, hazelnuts, milk powder and cocoa powder, and it includes industrial additives like soy lecithin (E322) and vanillin flavoring, which together meet the criteria for the ultra-processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the high sugar and low salt content of this spread affect diabetic or hypertensive diets?

The very high sugar level can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making the spread unsuitable for people managing diabetes, while the low salt amount is not a concern for hypertension; however, the overall calorie density and fat content still require moderation for heart‑healthy diets.

Is the palm oil used in this spread a concern for sustainability and for consumers with soy allergies?

The palm oil is labeled as sustainable and segregated certified, which reduces but does not eliminate environmental concerns; soy lecithin is also present as an emulsifier, so the product should be avoided by consumers with soy allergies.

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Hazelnut Spread With Cocoa

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Hazelnut Spread With Cocoa is an Australian-made sweet spread marketed for breakfast and desserts. It belongs to the Sugary snacks PNNS group, carries a Nutri-Score of E and is classified as NOVA 4 ultra-processed, containing high levels of sugar (56 g per 100 g) and saturated fat (10.7 g per 100 g) while providing modest protein (6 g) and low salt (0.1 g). The formulation includes skim milk powder, soy lecithin and palm oil, making it unsuitable for vegans and a source of milk, nut and soy allergens, but it offers a quick source of energy and a creamy texture.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal529 kcal

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical breakfast spreads, this hazelnut‑cocoa spread contains more sugar (56 g vs 53.44 g), markedly higher total fat (30.7 g vs 10.52 g) and saturated fat (10.7 g vs 6.99 g), but less salt (0.1 g vs 0.36 g) and slightly more protein (6 g vs 2.9 g).

Ingredients

SUGAR, VEGETABLE OIL (PALM). HAZELNUTS (13%), SKIM MILK POWDER (8.7%). FAT-REDUCED COCOA POWDER (7.4%), EMULSIFIER (LECITHINS) (SOY), FLAVOURING (VANILLIN). TOTAL MILK SOLIDS: 8.7%. TOTAL COCOA SOLIDS: 7.4%. *SUSTAINABLE AND SEGREGATED CERTIFIED PALM OIL. CONTAINS HAZELNUTS, MILK, SOY.

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1 kg