Ferrero, Nutella

Nutella Hazelnut Spread With Cocoa

Barcode 80177128

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Yes — Nutella Hazelnut Spread With Cocoa is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial ingredients/additives including: vegetable oil (highly refined culinary oil used in confectionery spreads), emulsifier (soya lecithin), and vanillin (isolated flavor compound). These extracted and industrially processed additives place the product in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

sugar

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

vegetable oil

A basic culinary oil extracted from various plant sources used for cooking and frying.
OK

hazelnuts 13%
OK

fat-reduced cocoa 7
OK

4%
OK

skimmed milk powder 6
OK

6%( milk )
OK

whey powder

Powder derived from whey, the liquid byproduct of cheese production, rich in whey proteins and commonly used as a protein supplement or functional ingredient.
UPF

soy lecithin

A natural or semi-synthetic phospholipid emulsifier derived from soybeans, used to stabilize mixtures.
UPF

vanillin

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

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Common questions about Nutella Hazelnut Spread With Cocoa

Is Nutella Hazelnut Spread With Cocoa ultra-processed?

Yes — Nutella Hazelnut Spread With Cocoa by Ferrero, Nutella is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial ingredients/additives including: vegetable oil (highly refined culinary oil used in confectionery spreads), emulsifier (soya lecithin), and vanillin (isolated flavor compound). These extracted and industrially processed additives place the product in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category.

Which ingredients in Nutella Hazelnut Spread With Cocoa are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Nutella Hazelnut Spread With Cocoa as ultra-processed markers: soy lecithin, vanillin. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Nutella Hazelnut Spread With Cocoa?

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.