Nutella Hazelnut Chocolate Spread Jar, Chocolate Gift, Unique Recipe for a Smooth Texture and an Unmistakable Taste, Pack of 1 x 350g

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Although Nutella contains a small amount of calcium and iron, it’s not very nutritious and high in sugar, calories and fat. Summary One could argue that the limited ingredients found in Nutella make it a better option than other more processed dessert spreads. Eating one or two servings of it every day could lead to weight gain over time, especially for a child.

What makes Nutella so calorie-dense is the high amount of fat it contains. After sugar, palm oil is the second most abundant ingredient in Nutella.What’s more, most natural nut butters contain less than 1 gram of sugar per serving, which is a major difference from the 5 teaspoons (21 grams) of sugar found in one serving of Nutella. While there is no question that Nutella tastes good, it should not be considered a healthy ingredient. Loaded With Sugar It was originally created in Italy during World War II when baker Pietro Ferrero added ground hazelnuts to a chocolate spread to make up for a shortage of cocoa in the country.

For these reasons, foods with high amounts of added sugar, such as Nutella, should be kept to a minimum. High in Fat and Calories Skimmed milk powder: Made by removing water from pasteurized non-fat milk. Powdered milk has a much longer shelf life than regular milk and does not need to be refrigerated. Hazelnuts: 100% pure hazelnut paste. Each jar contains the equivalent of around 50 of these sweet nuts. For example, the company has made an effort to use more sustainable ingredients, including certified sustainable palm oil and cocoa.Vanillin: A flavor component found naturally in vanilla bean extract. Nutella contains a synthetic form of vanillin. Although Nutella is marketed as a breakfast food, the smartest way to use it is in moderation as a dessert spread.

Palm oil: A type of vegetable oil that comes from the fruit of the oil palm tree. Palm oil gives the product its trademark creamy texture and spreadability. Consuming too much added sugar has been linked to a variety of chronic diseases and conditions, including obesity, diabetes, heart disease, liver disease, cognitive decline and even some types of cancers, including esophageal cancer ( 4, 5). Per portion (15g) Energy: 336kJ, 80kcal, 4% Per 100g: 2252 kJ / 539 kcal Reference intake of an average adult (8400 KJ / 2000 kcal) Yes, Nutella is my favourite - that's no surprise, but as prices are rising I will still continue to save where I can.Commercials highlight its “simple” and “quality” ingredients, such as hazelnuts and skim milk, but never mention the ingredients that make up the majority of the spread — sugar and fat. Nutella is a sweetened hazelnut cocoa spread made by Ferrero, an Italian company that’s the third-largest chocolate producer in the world. To make the most of your cash, Lidl's would be the go-to, if you can handle the oiliness of the spread, but if you can spare 50p, Tesco would be my favourite supermarket.