Is Hazelnut Spread Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Eurospin
Eurospin's Hazelnut Spread is reviewed here as a food. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The ingredient review below focuses especially on Sugar.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sugar and hazelnuts (18%), with cocoa powder (9%) and soy lecithin as an emulsifier. The presence of sugar and emulsifiers raises moderate quality concerns.
Main concern
High sugar content raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health impacts.
Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.
Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.
Pros
- Contains 18% hazelnuts, providing a natural nut flavor and some nutritional benefits.
- Cocoa powder (9%) adds a rich taste and is a common ingredient in spreads.
Concerns
- High sugar content raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health impacts.
- Soy lecithin is a processed emulsifier, which may not align with clean ingredient preferences.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this food, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a highly processed sweetener that contributes to the overall sweetness of the spread, raising concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucchero
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Is Hazelnuts safe in this food?
Good
Hazelnuts is used here as base. Hazelnuts (18%) provide a natural flavor and some nutritional benefits, contributing positively to the product's quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: NOCCIOLE 18%
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Is Sunflower Oil safe in this food?
Medium
Sunflower Oil is used here as base. Sunflower oil is a common vegetable oil used for texture and mouthfeel, but its refined nature raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: olio di semi di Energia girasole
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Is Cocoa Powder safe in this food?
Good
Cocoa Powder is used here as flavor. Cocoa powder (9%) adds flavor and is a common ingredient in chocolate spreads, contributing positively to the product's taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: cacao magro in polvere' 9%
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Is Cocoa Butter safe in this food?
Good
Cocoa Butter is used here as base. Cocoa butter is a natural fat that enhances texture and flavor, contributing positively to the overall quality of the spread.
Role in formula: base
Original: burro di cacao
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Is Soy Lecithin safe in this food?
Medium
Soy Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Soy lecithin is used as an emulsifier to improve texture, but its processed nature may not align with clean ingredient preferences.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulsionante: lecitine (SOIA)
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Is Flavoring safe in this food?
Medium
Flavoring is used here as flavor. Flavoring is added to enhance taste, but the specific nature of the flavoring raises questions about its quality and source.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: aroma
How we score
Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.
Product info
Product ID: 4138607
More from this brand: Eurospin products in Zerotox
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Allergens detected: soy , nuts
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