A couple of questions

Does Nutella use palm oil?

The palm oil we use in Nutella® is 100% RSPO certified sustainable palm oil and can be traced back to the mills, guaranteeing that it does not come from plantations subject to deforestation. Sustainable palm oil aims to protect forests, workers and communities.

Why is palm oil bad in Nutella?

The most controversial ingredient in that list is the palm oil. … This is especially important for confectionary products like Nutella, because using palm oil avoids the use of the hydrogenation process, which creates unhealthy trans fats in products.

How much of Nutella is palm oil?

Nutella, however, is 32% fat, most of which is palm oil. The second most evil of all the oils! Yes, generally. Palm oil plantations have caused severe deforestation, threatening wildlife and the global climate.

When did Nutella use palm oil?

The first jar of Nutella left the factory in Alba on April 20, 1964. The product was an instant success and remains widely popular. In 2012, French senator Yves Daudigny proposed a tax increase on palm oil from €100 to €400 per tonne.

When did Nutella switch to sustainable palm oil?

As of January 2015, Ferrero products are produced with only palm fruit oil that is 100 per cent sustainable palm oil certified by RSPO.”

What country banned Nutella?

Around 100 million pots are devoured each year in France alone. In 2016, a couple were banned from calling their daughter Nutella by French courts, with judges saying the child would be mocked as she grew up. READ ALSO: Why prices of 800 food products like Nutella are about to rise in France.

What kind of oil is used in Nutella?

Palm oil Palm oil is the best ingredient for “guaranteeing its special spreadability and, above all, avoiding the hydrogenation process that would produce otherwise unhealthy trans fats,” according to the Nutella website.

Is there pig fat in Nutella?

According to its website, Nutella contains eight ingredients: sugar, palm oil, hazelnuts, skim milk powder, cocoa, lecithin, and vanillin (a synthetic vanilla flavoring). … This ingredient makes Nutella non-vegan. Summary. Nutella contains skim milk powder, which comes from cow's milk.