FERRERO

Nutella

Barcode 8000500398418

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Yes — Nutella is ultra-processed.

This product is ultra-processed because it contains industrial ingredients and additives such as palm oil, emulsifiers (lecithins), and vanillin, which are characteristic of ultra-processed foods in the NOVA classification.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

ello cicla! ba (cn) halia ingredients: sugar
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

hazelnuts

A edible nut from the Corylus genus, rich in fats, protein, and minerals.
OK

skimmed milk powder (8,7%)
OK

low-fat cocoa (7,4%)
OK

emulsifiers: lecithins (soy)
UPF

vanillin

A flavoring agent used to impart vanilla aroma and taste; can be natural or synthetic.
OK

gluten-free nutritional values energy carbohydrates of which sugars proteins salt fats of which saturated fatty acids (g) (kj 2252)

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Common questions about Nutella

Is Nutella ultra-processed?

Yes — Nutella by FERRERO is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is ultra-processed because it contains industrial ingredients and additives such as palm oil, emulsifiers (lecithins), and vanillin, which are characteristic of ultra-processed foods in the NOVA classification.

Which ingredients in Nutella are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Nutella as ultra-processed markers: palm oil, vanillin. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Nutella?

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.