Tesco

Tesco Hazelnut Chocolate Spread 400G

Barcode 5051898971137

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Yes — Tesco Hazelnut Chocolate Spread 400G is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains palm oil (a highly refined oil), maltodextrin (an industrially processed sugar), an emulsifier (sunflower lecithins), and added flavouring. These are industrial additives and formulations characteristic of UPFs under the NOVA system.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

sugar

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

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

_hazelnut_ (13%)
UPF

palm oil

A widely used edible oil pressed from the fruit of oil palms; a basic culinary oil but highly processed in many commercial products.
OK

fat reduced cocoa powder (7%)
OK

dried skimmed milk

Powdered skimmed (fat-reduced) milk used as a dairy ingredient or in desserts; a basic dairy product.
OK

whey powder (_milk_)
UPF

maltodextrin

A white powder made from starch that has been partially hydrolyzed; used as a thickener or filler and widely used as a food additive.
UPF

sunflower lecithin emulsifier

A natural emulsifier extracted from sunflower seeds used to blend oil and water in foods. Labeled as an emulsifier additive; because it is an extracted/isolated ingredient, it is considered ultra-processed (UPF) under NOVA guidelines.
UPF

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.

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Common questions about Tesco Hazelnut Chocolate Spread 400G

Is Tesco Hazelnut Chocolate Spread 400G ultra-processed?

Yes — Tesco Hazelnut Chocolate Spread 400G by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains palm oil (a highly refined oil), maltodextrin (an industrially processed sugar), an emulsifier (sunflower lecithins), and added flavouring. These are industrial additives and formulations characteristic of UPFs under the NOVA system.

Which ingredients in Tesco Hazelnut Chocolate Spread 400G are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Tesco Hazelnut Chocolate Spread 400G as ultra-processed markers: palm oil, maltodextrin, sunflower lecithin emulsifier, flavouring. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Tesco Hazelnut Chocolate Spread 400G?

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?

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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.