Jim Jams

Hazelnut Chocolate Spread

Barcode 5060376790047

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Yes — Hazelnut Chocolate Spread is ultra-processed.

The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA, including: maltitol (an artificial sweetener), sustainable palm oil (a highly refined oil), lecithin (an emulsifier), and natural flavouring (an industrial additive). The presence of any of these is sufficient to classify the product as ultra-processed.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

natural sweetener (maltitol)
UPF

vegetable oil (rapeseed, sustainable palm)

A blend of vegetable oils, primarily rapeseed (canola) oil, with a palm oil component. Used as a basic cooking oil and ingredient base in foods.
OK

_hazelnuts_ 13%
OK

fat reduced cocoa
OK

skimmed milk powder

Dehydrated milk with fat removed, used as a dairy ingredient in foods and beverages.
OK

whey powder (_milk_)
OK

lecithin

A natural emulsifier commonly derived from soy, sunflower, or other seeds. Used to help blend fats with water in foods like chocolates, margarine, and bakery products.
UPF

natural flavouring

A generic flavoring ingredient derived from natural sources used to impart aroma or taste; may include essential oils or extracts.

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Common questions about Hazelnut Chocolate Spread

Is Hazelnut Chocolate Spread ultra-processed?

Yes — Hazelnut Chocolate Spread by Jim Jams is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA, including: maltitol (an artificial sweetener), sustainable palm oil (a highly refined oil), lecithin (an emulsifier), and natural flavouring (an industrial additive). The presence of any of these is sufficient to classify the product as ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in Hazelnut Chocolate Spread are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Hazelnut Chocolate Spread as ultra-processed markers: vegetable oil (rapeseed, sustainable palm), natural flavouring. 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.