Nutella

The most loved chocolate spread

Made by the Italian company Ferrero. Nutella is a favourite the world over, with all age groups. The product is considered the equivalent of happiness in a jar. Ferrero is also the brand that makes the famed Kinder Surprise, Kinder Bueno and Ferrero Rocher. Another product that people do not associate with them, which is also internationally known is Tic-Tacs. Just based on Nutella and Ferrero Rocher the parent company uses 25 percent of the world's hazelnuts!

Nutella

The main ingredients that are mixed to create this wonder are palm oil, sugar, hazelnuts, cocoa and skimmed milk. The percentage of ingredients mix varies a little from country to country, in the USA and UK Nutella also contains soy products. Nutella is more than a chocolate spread ever imagined to be; in 2014 the Italian Postal Service released a stamp to honour it on its 50th anniversary. With global production in 2013 coming up to roughly 350,000 tonnes, it is a phenomenon. 

Nutella does not need to be refrigerated, the bottle says so. The large quantity of sugar keeps it from going bad. Putting it in the fridge also makes it hard, making it difficult to spread. At room temperature, the fats from the hazelnuts and palm oil remain more fluid; allowing the smooth spread of Nutella onto bread.

Nutella is a relatively expensive food item.