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Hazelnut & Cocoa Spread

Barcode 5060112547508

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Yes — Hazelnut & Cocoa Spread is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains palm oil (a highly refined oil), sunflower lecithin as an emulsifier, and natural vanilla flavouring, all of which are industrial ingredients/additives per NOVA.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

sugar

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

palm oil

Refined vegetable oil extracted from palm fruit; common culinary oil.
OK

hazelnuts (11%)
OK

fat-reduced cocoa powder (9%)
UPF

sunflower lecithin

A natural phospholipid emulsifier derived from sunflower seeds, used to improve texture, blend fats and water, and stabilize emulsions in foods.
OK

natural vanilla flavouring

Natural vanilla flavoring used to impart vanilla aroma in foods; typically derived from vanilla beans.

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Common questions about Hazelnut & Cocoa Spread

Is Hazelnut & Cocoa Spread ultra-processed?

Yes — Hazelnut & Cocoa Spread by nature's store is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains palm oil (a highly refined oil), sunflower lecithin as an emulsifier, and natural vanilla flavouring, all of which are industrial ingredients/additives per NOVA.

Which ingredients in Hazelnut & Cocoa Spread are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Hazelnut & Cocoa Spread as ultra-processed markers: palm oil, sunflower lecithin. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Hazelnut & Cocoa 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.