Bonne Maman

Bonne Maman Hazelnut Chocolate Spread

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Yes — Bonne Maman Hazelnut Chocolate Spread is ultra-processed.

The spread contains sunflower lecithin as an emulsifier, which is an industrial additive, so this makes it ultra-processed according to NOVA. It also includes refined vegetable oils used in an industrial formulation.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

sugar

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

_hazelnuts_ 20%
OK

vegetable oils (sunflower, rapeseed)

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

skimmed milk powder

Dehydrated milk with fat removed, used as a dairy ingredient in foods and beverages.
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 Bonne Maman Hazelnut Chocolate Spread

Is Bonne Maman Hazelnut Chocolate Spread ultra-processed?

Yes — Bonne Maman Hazelnut Chocolate Spread by Bonne Maman is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The spread contains sunflower lecithin as an emulsifier, which is an industrial additive, so this makes it ultra-processed according to NOVA. It also includes refined vegetable oils used in an industrial formulation.

Which ingredients in Bonne Maman Hazelnut Chocolate Spread are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Bonne Maman 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 Bonne Maman 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.