Nutella is a brand of sweetened hazelnut cocoa spread
manufactured by the Italian company Ferrero first introduced in 1964. Nutella
is a form of a chocolate spread. Therefore, the production process for this
food item is very similar to a generic production of chocolate spread.
The label states that Nutella does not need to be refrigerated. This is because of the large quantity of sugar in the product acts as a preservative to prevent the growth of microorganisms. More specifically, the sugar acts as a preservative by binding the water in the product, which prevents the microorganisms from growing. In fact, refrigeration causes Nutella to harden because it contains fats from the hazelnuts. Nutella is made from sugar, modified palm oil, hazelnuts, cocoa, skimmed milk powder, whey powder, lecithin, and vanillin.
The label states that Nutella does not need to be refrigerated. This is because of the large quantity of sugar in the product acts as a preservative to prevent the growth of microorganisms. More specifically, the sugar acts as a preservative by binding the water in the product, which prevents the microorganisms from growing. In fact, refrigeration causes Nutella to harden because it contains fats from the hazelnuts. Nutella is made from sugar, modified palm oil, hazelnuts, cocoa, skimmed milk powder, whey powder, lecithin, and vanillin.
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In the United States, Ferrero was sued in a class action for false advertising
leading to consumer inferences that Nutella has nutritional and health benefits
(from advertising claims that Nutella was "part of a nutritious
breakfast"). In April 2012, Ferrero agreed to pay a $3 million settlement
(up to $4 per jar for up to five jars in returns by customers). The settlement
also required Ferrero to make changes to Nutella's labeling and marketing,
including television commercials and their website
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2. Nutella, World Nutella Day
