Description

Country of Origin:
• Italy. It was created by the Italian company Ferrero in Piedmont, Italy, in 1964, evolving
from a post-WWII hazelnut-and-cocoa paste due to cocoa shortages.

Description (in short):
• A sweetened hazelnut and cocoa spread, famous for its smooth, creamy texture and
distinct nutty-chocolate flavor. It is a very popular topping for toast, pancakes, and a key
ingredient in many desserts.

Ingredients (Primary):
• Sugar
• Palm Oil
• Hazelnuts (approx. 13%)
• Skimmed Milk Powder
• Fat-reduced Cocoa
• Emulsifier (Lecithin, usually Soy)
• Vanillin (artificial flavor)

Nutrition (per 2 Tablespoon/37g serving, approximate):
• Calories: ~200
• Fat: ~12g (High in total fat, including saturated fat from palm oil)
• Sugar: ~21g (Sugar is the largest component by weight)
• Protein: ~2g
• Note: High in sugar, calories, and fat; often considered a dessert topping rather than a
healthy nut butter substitute.