Comments on: Why Nutella Shouldn’t Be In Your Pantry (Plus Better Options)

By: Katie Wells

Katie Wells — Sun, 01 Sep 2019 20:15:06 +0000

In reply to Marcia. I've made it both ways and it seems fine even with them.

By: Marcia

Marcia — Wed, 28 Aug 2019 00:45:04 +0000

I am trying yoyr recipe for homemade “Nutella”. I roasted the nuts but I can’t get the skins off> Is it necessary? Does leaving skins on make them bitter?

By: Dan

Dan — Mon, 29 Apr 2019 20:08:49 +0000

There’s another very good reason not to have Nutella in your pantry — but also not to buy hazelnuts or any foods containing them right now: major human-rights violations by Turkey, the largest hazelnut producer.
Syrian refugees harvesting the hazelnuts are being treated horribly, and not being paid a living wage. These are the nuts used in Nutella, as well as in products made by Nestlé and Godiva. New York Times story here: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/29/business/syrian-refugees-turkey-hazelnut-farms.html

By: Anna

Anna — Mon, 04 Feb 2019 17:46:16 +0000

Great post!
Does Nutiva come in a glass or plastic jar?

By: Chris

Chris — Wed, 16 Jan 2019 23:03:37 +0000

Thank you so much for this post. I am one of the people that would have spawned rage at it. Wow! I knew it was bad, but holly cow batman!!! Anyway, thank you for the alternative. When I drive to the airport and 0-dark-30, I make a treat of toaster waffles, nutella and blueberries stuffed on top, (you were missing that way to enjoy it in your list). I have a love hat relationship woth the treat as it has so much sugar, but there is no good alternative to making the blueberries stick! So i will try this! Unfortunately I guess im too late to get a free one, but ill settle for the 30% Off thanks again!

By: Diana

Diana — Fri, 05 Oct 2018 23:34:42 +0000

I appreciate the search for a healthier, more responsibly sourced spread. However, palm oil is not healthy–a semi-solid at room-temperature fat, palm oil contains more saturated fat than many oils. I realize that semi-solid nature is what makes it appealing to spreads like this, but if you care about issues like spraying of soy, I hope you’ll advocate for manufacturers to stop using palm oil. The same goes for coconut oil, which is higher in saturated fat than butter.

By: Joshua

Joshua — Wed, 01 Aug 2018 10:30:23 +0000

How am I supposed to get a free jar.The link you sent was for a discounted price.

By: Amelia

Amelia — Fri, 29 Jun 2018 17:32:57 +0000

Why you don’t offer caveats about the inclusion of flaxseed, which is very high in xenoestrogens, in the Nutiva product? I don’t understand why the possiblity for trace amounts at most in a little soy lecithin are enough to point out the potential for endocrine disruption, while definitely higher amounts from flaxseed were not even worth mentioning.

By: Laura

Laura — Mon, 10 Apr 2017 21:02:53 +0000

Do I need to buy anything else to get the free jar?

By: Farah Khalique

Farah Khalique — Wed, 05 Apr 2017 16:16:48 +0000

This article should say at the TOP that it is sponsored by Nutiva, not at the very bottom. That in itself is misleading, rather like Nutella’s health claims. Oh the irony! I read all the way to the end, only to feel somewhat irked that I read a sponsored post.

By: Becci

Becci — Thu, 16 Feb 2017 13:02:09 +0000

Anything for the UK?

By: Corinna

Corinna — Mon, 07 Nov 2016 18:41:27 +0000

Thanks so much for posting this! I grew up with Nutella. My grandma always had it at home and made me a Nutella roll.
Great to you know you can make your own.

I love thrive market! They gave me a free membership and I always get a freebie when I order over $49. I was just waiting for the Nutiva / Nutella offer!

By: Wellness Mama

Wellness Mama — Wed, 02 Nov 2016 02:24:19 +0000

In reply to Samantha Berg. In this case, it means that Thrive is sponsoring the post financially and providing all of the jars of chocolate hazelnut spread. I wrote the post myself based on my own opinions.

By: Sara

Sara — Wed, 02 Nov 2016 01:11:20 +0000

The dairy kosher symbol (on a non-dairy item) would mean it’s made on the same equipment as other dairy foods and could contain traces of dairy.
I still would not consider any food with cane sugar “healthy” by any means. This food is NOT paleo…
Make your own. This is too processed.

By: Rachel

Rachel — Mon, 31 Oct 2016 15:54:11 +0000

I’m glad to hear there is an alternative to Nutella, but unfortunately Thrive Market is not someone I will do business with ever again. I took advantage of one of their free offers before, then they took advantage of me by not informing me of the membership fee and not cancelling when asked. I had to dispute the charge with my credit card company. I realize there’s always a “catch” when something is free, but I did everything right, and will not do business with them again. I just want to warn others.

By: Samantha Berg

Samantha Berg — Sun, 30 Oct 2016 19:18:26 +0000

I’m curious what it means when you say a post is “sponsored by” Thrive Market but the opinions are your own. What role does the sponsor play in the post?

Thank you!

By: Claire

Claire — Sun, 30 Oct 2016 15:39:04 +0000

While I agree that Nutella is essentially frosting, they have taken significant steps recently to change their palm oil practices to be more sustainable: https://qz.com/430450/no-you-dont-have-to-boycott-nutella-for-the-environment-says-greenpeace/

Also, the amount of soy used in an emulsifier like soy lecithin is not enough to create any significant phytoestrogen effect: http://www.dana-farber.org/Health-Library/Soy-Lecithin-and-Breast-Cancer.aspx

I appreciate knowing about the nutiva option, but some of the info about Nutella’s ingredients is not accurate.

By: Ayelet

Ayelet — Fri, 28 Oct 2016 00:53:01 +0000

Looks like a healthy and delicious option! I wonder why it has a dairy symbol of it’s supposed to be dairy-free / vegan?

By: Lauren

Lauren — Thu, 27 Oct 2016 01:39:29 +0000

I read that soy eaten in Asia is fermented, unlike most soy consumed in the United States. I don’t remember the details on what fermentation does to soy, but it isn’t nearly as “bad” for you.