Bonne Maman

Hazelnut Chocolate Spread

Barcode 3608580088486

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Yes — Hazelnut Chocolate Spread is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as UPF because it contains sunflower lecithin, an emulsifier that is an industrially processed additive used to improve texture and stability. The use of such emulsifiers places the product in the ultra-processed category according to NOVA.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

hazelnuts

Edible tree nuts used as a snack or ingredient; rich in fat and protein.
OK

vegetable oils (sunflower, rapeseed)

Common culinary oils derived from sunflower and rapeseed; used in cooking and food formulations.
OK

Skimmed Milk Powder

Skimmed milk powder is made by removing water from pasteurized skim milk.
OK

fat-reduced cocoa powder

Cocoa powder with reduced fat content, used for flavor and color in confectionery and beverages.
OK

cocoa butter

A fat extracted from cocoa beans, used in chocolate, cosmetics, and baking as a fat component.
UPF

sunflower lecithin

Emulsifier derived from sunflower seeds used to stabilize emulsions in foods.
OK

vanilla extract

A traditional culinary extract derived from vanilla beans, used to impart vanilla flavor in foods and beverages.

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Common questions about Hazelnut Chocolate Spread

Is Hazelnut Chocolate Spread ultra-processed?

Yes — Hazelnut Chocolate Spread by Bonne Maman is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as UPF because it contains sunflower lecithin, an emulsifier that is an industrially processed additive used to improve texture and stability. The use of such emulsifiers places the product in the ultra-processed category according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in Hazelnut Chocolate Spread are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Hazelnut Chocolate Spread as an ultra-processed marker: sunflower lecithin. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Hazelnut Chocolate Spread?

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.