FERRERO ROCHER, HAZELNUT CHOCOLATES

Common questions

Is FERRERO ROCHER, HAZELNUT CHOCOLATES healthy?

FERRERO ROCHER, HAZELNUT CHOCOLATES scores 18/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — one of the lower scores in Scout's catalog. This product is ultra-processed and contains several ingredients that are considered harmful, such as refined sugar, palm oil, and artificial flavors.

How processed is FERRERO ROCHER, HAZELNUT CHOCOLATES?

FERRERO ROCHER, HAZELNUT CHOCOLATES is NOVA Group 4: Ultra-Processed Foods.

How does FERRERO ROCHER, HAZELNUT CHOCOLATES compare to other chocolate?

FERRERO ROCHER, HAZELNUT CHOCOLATES ranks #34 of 36 chocolate in Scout's independent rankings. The current top score in the category is Hu Nut Butter Filled Almond Butter + Crispy Quinoa Dark Chocolate at 87/100.

Which ingredients drive FERRERO ROCHER, HAZELNUT CHOCOLATES's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Cocoa Butter, Cocoa Mass, Hazelnuts count in its favor; Sugar, Lecithin, Vanillin are flagged as ingredients of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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FERRERO ROCHER, HAZELNUT CHOCOLATES

Ferrero Rocher
18 Poor

At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 5
Owned by Ferrero U.S.A., Incorporated
Category Chocolate
Summary

This product is ultra-processed and contains several ingredients that are considered harmful, such as refined sugar, palm oil, and artificial flavors. The presence of these ingredients, along with the use of emulsifiers, contributes to its high level of processing. Despite the inclusion of hazelnuts, which are beneficial, the overall formulation relies heavily on processed components, limiting its healthfulness.

Key ingredients 16

Sugar
Bad

Refined sweetener that contributes empty calories and can negatively impact metabolic health when consumed in excess.

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Lecithin
Bad

Processed additive flagged under Scout's ingredient doctrine.

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Vanillin
Bad

Processed additive flagged under Scout's ingredient doctrine.

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Palm Oil
Bad

A heavily processed tropical oil high in saturated fats, often flagged for both health and environmental concerns.

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Wheat Flour
Bad

Refined grain flour stripped of bran and germ.

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Milk Chocolate
Neutral

A standard confectionery ingredient providing flavor and texture, though it contains high amounts of added sugar and saturated fat.

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Skim Milk Powder
Neutral

Dehydrated milk solids used for structure and dairy flavor in confectionery.

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Butteroil
Neutral

Anhydrous milk fat used to modify texture and enhance richness in chocolate.

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Soy
Neutral

Source of lecithin emulsifier, commonly used in processed foods.

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Whey
Neutral

Dairy component derived from milk processing, contributing protein and flavor.

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Lowfat Cocoa Powder
Neutral

Cocoa solids with most of the fat removed, used for flavoring fillings.

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Sodium Bicarbonate
Neutral

A standard leavening agent used to help baked components rise.

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Salt
Neutral

Standard culinary salt used to enhance flavor and balance sweetness.

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Cocoa Butter
Good

Natural traditional fat pressed from cacao.

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Cocoa Mass
Good

Pure cocoa solids that provide natural antioxidants and rich chocolate flavor.

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Hazelnuts
Good

Whole food ingredient rich in healthy monounsaturated fats, fiber, vitamins, and minerals.

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Processing

Group 4 · Ultra-processed

Ultra-Processed Foods

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