Ferrero

Nutella

Barcode 3017620425035

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Yes — Nutella is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and ingredients characteristic of NOVA group 4, including palm oil (huile de palme, a highly refined oil), emulsifiers (lécithines de soja), and an artificial flavouring (vanilline).

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

sugar

A basic, single-ingredient sweetener derived from sugarcane or sugar beet.
UPF

palm oil

A basic edible oil derived from palm fruit; widely used cooking oil and refined/processed.
OK

hazelnuts

Whole hazelnuts; the 13% likely indicates a presence in a blend. Hazelnuts are a natural food ingredient.
OK

skimmed milk powder 8

Dried milk with fat content around 8%, used as a dairy ingredient.
OK

cocoa powder (low-fat)

Low-fat cocoa powder, a processed form of cocoa used for flavor; not typically considered ultra-processed on its own.

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Common questions about Nutella

Is Nutella ultra-processed?

Yes — Nutella by Ferrero is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and ingredients characteristic of NOVA group 4, including palm oil (huile de palme, a highly refined oil), emulsifiers (lécithines de soja), and an artificial flavouring (vanilline).

Which ingredients in Nutella are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Nutella as an ultra-processed marker: palm oil. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Nutella?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Chocolate Hazelnut Spread by Pip & Nut, Creamy Chocolate and hazelnut butter by plants. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are industrial formulations made with ingredients and additives you wouldn't find in a home kitchen — such as emulsifiers, artificial flavourings, colourings and modified starches. The classification is based on the NOVA system used by researchers and dietitians worldwide.

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

Product information comes from public databases and Nomi's own analysis, and may contain errors. Always check the packaging. Ultra-processed classification is based on the NOVA food processing system.