Chocolate Hazelnut Spread

Barcode 89301197

Yes — Chocolate Hazelnut Spread is ultra-processed.

This chocolate hazelnut spread is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and refined ingredients: maltitol (an artificial sweetener), maltodextrins (industrially processed sugar), sunflower lecithin (emulsifier), and unspecified flavourings. These additives are characteristic of ultra-processed foods in the NOVA system.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

UPF

maltitol

A sugar alcohol used as a low-calorie sweetener. Commonly used in sugar-free or reduced-sugar products.
OK

sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
OK

hazelnuts

Nuts from Corylus genus, edible seeds often used in baking and confectionery.
OK

fat-reduced cocoa powder

Cocoa powder with reduced fat content, used for flavor and color in chocolate products.
UPF

maltodextrins

A white hygroscopic powder produced by partial hydrolysis of starch (usually corn, rice, or potato). It is used as a thickener, filler, and sweetener in foods; it is highly processed via industrial enzymatic hydrolysis.
OK

cocoa butter

A fat extracted from cocoa beans, used in chocolate, cosmetics, and baking as a fat component.
UPF

sunflower lecithin

Emulsifier derived from sunflower seeds used to stabilize emulsions in foods.
UPF

flavourings

Flavourings are additives that are used to enhance or impart flavor to food products. They are considered ultra-processed as they are synthetic or natural substances that are typically extracted, isolated, or synthesized for their flavor properties.

Common questions about Chocolate Hazelnut Spread

Is Chocolate Hazelnut Spread ultra-processed?

Yes — Chocolate Hazelnut Spread is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This chocolate hazelnut spread is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and refined ingredients: maltitol (an artificial sweetener), maltodextrins (industrially processed sugar), sunflower lecithin (emulsifier), and unspecified flavourings. These additives are characteristic of ultra-processed foods in the NOVA system.

Which ingredients in Chocolate Hazelnut Spread are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Chocolate Hazelnut Spread as ultra-processed markers: maltitol, maltodextrins, sunflower lecithin, flavourings. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

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.