Golden Hazelnuts

Golden Hazelnuts

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Target diet: Vegan

Golden Hazelnuts · Vegan

No, skip it.

milk, and 1 more.

  • milk
  • Milk (allergen data)

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Deciding ingredient

milk

On the label

Sugarcocoa masswhole hazelnuts 20%emulsifier: lecithinscontains soycocoa buttermilk fats

What we checked

Animal-derived ingredientsmilk, Milk (allergen data)
Open Food Facts analysisMarked non-vegan

This product on every diet

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Nutrition facts (per 100g)

Energy
568 kcal
Fat
40 g
Saturated fat
26 g
high
Carbohydrates
44 g
Sugars
38 g
high
Fibre
0 g
Protein
6.3 g
Salt
0 g
low

Per 100 g this product is high in saturated fat, high in sugars, low in salt. Bands follow the UK front-of-pack guide: sugars high at 22.5 g or more and low at 5 g or less; salt high at 1.5 g or more and low at 0.3 g or less; saturated fat high at 5 g or more and low at 1.5 g or less. This describes the label, it is not dietary advice.

Processing level: NOVA group 4, ultra-processed foods. NOVA classification, from the label data.

Ingredients (original text)

Sugar, cocoa mass, whole caramelized hazelnuts 23% (whole hazelnuts 20%, sugar, emulsifier: lecithins (contains soy)), cocoa butter, milk fats, emulsifier: lecithins (contains soy); natural vanilla flavouring. Cocoa solids in chocolate: 50% minimum. May contain traces of other tree nuts and gluten.

Detailed analysis: why is Golden Hazelnuts not vegan?

Our analysis indicates that Golden Hazelnuts is likely not suitable for a vegan diet. This is based on the detection of the following ingredients which are generally avoided:

  • milk
  • Milk (allergen data)

The full list of ingredients we analyzed is: Sugar, cocoa mass, whole caramelized hazelnuts 23% (whole hazelnuts 20%, sugar, emulsifier: lecithins (contains soy)), cocoa butter, milk fats, emulsifier: lecithins (contains soy); natural vanilla flavouring. Cocoa solids in chocolate: 50% minimum. May contain traces of other tree nuts and gluten.. We always advise verifying with the manufacturer for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

Nutritional information

Golden Hazelnuts contains 568 calories per 100g, with 6.3g of protein, 40g of fat, and 44g of carbohydrates (38g of which is sugar).

What should you do?

If you are following a vegan diet, we recommend looking for alternative products that do not contain these restricted ingredients. Many manufacturers now offer vegan-friendly versions of popular products, so be sure to check product labels carefully.

Disclaimer: This analysis is based on ingredient data and should not replace professional medical or nutritional advice. If you have specific dietary restrictions due to health conditions, please consult with a healthcare provider or registered dietitian.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Golden Hazelnuts Vegan?

No, Golden Hazelnuts is generally not Vegan because it contains milk, Milk (allergen data).

Does Golden Hazelnuts contain allergens?

Always check the packaging for the most current allergen information. The ingredients list we analyzed includes: Sugar, cocoa mass, whole caramelized hazelnuts 23% (whole hazelnuts 20%, sugar, emulsifier: lecithins (contains soy)), cocoa butter, milk fats, emulsi...

What are the nutritional facts of Golden Hazelnuts?

Golden Hazelnuts contains 568 calories per 100g, with 6.3g of protein, 44g of carbohydrates, and 40g of fat.

How much sugar is in Golden Hazelnuts?

Golden Hazelnuts lists 38 g of sugar per 100 g, which counts as high in sugar under the UK front-of-pack guide (22.5 g or more per 100 g).

Is Golden Hazelnuts ultra-processed?

By the NOVA classification in its label data, Golden Hazelnuts is in group 4, ultra-processed foods.

Can I eat Golden Hazelnuts on a Vegan diet?

No, Golden Hazelnuts is not recommended for a Vegan diet due to the presence of restricted ingredients. We recommend looking for Vegan-certified alternatives.