Artisana Organics Hazelnut Cacao Spread, 8 oz | No Palm Oil, Sweetened with Coconut Sugar
Artisana OrganicsArtisana Organics Hazelnut Cacao Spread, 8 oz | No Palm Oil, Sweetened with Coconut Sugar
Artisana Organics Hazelnut Cacao Spread (8 oz) is a premium, palm-oil-free chocolate-hazelnut spread sweetened with coconut sugar. It positions itself as a cleaner, more ingredient-forward alternative to conventional hazelnut-cocoa spreads.
Key Features & Dietary Profile
• USDA Organic, vegan, kosher, gluten-free, and dairy-free.
• No palm oil — uses organic coconut MCT oil instead.
• Hazelnuts are the first ingredient, so the nut flavor comes through clearly rather than being dominated by sugar or additives.
• Sweetened with organic coconut sugar (generally lower on the glycemic index than refined white sugar).
• Simple, short ingredient list focused on whole-food components.
Ingredients
Organic hazelnuts, organic coconut sugar, organic cacao (or cocoa) powder, organic coconut MCT oil, organic vanilla (sometimes listed with a coconut-sugar/vanilla component).
Typical Nutrition (per 2 Tbsp / ~32 g serving; ~7 servings per jar)
Values vary slightly by listing, but commonly fall in these ranges:
• Calories: ~170–191
• Total Fat: 13–16 g (saturated fat relatively modest, often listed around 1.5–3 g)
• Carbohydrates: 11–14 g (dietary fiber ~2–3 g; sugars ~6–9 g, mostly from coconut sugar)
• Protein: ~4 g
• Sodium: low (~13–20 mg)
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
It delivers a rich, nutty-chocolate flavor with noticeable hazelnut character and moderate sweetness. Texture is creamy; natural oil separation can occur (stir before use). Refrigeration is not required.
How It’s Used
Spread on toast, waffles, or fruit; swirl into oatmeal, yogurt, or baked goods; use in desserts; or enjoy by the spoonful. It works well for anyone seeking an organic, vegan, palm-oil-free option with a cleaner ingredient profile than many mass-market hazelnut spreads.
Overall, it emphasizes real hazelnut by taste, organic sourcing, and the absence of palm oil while keeping the formula relatively simple and diet-friendly for vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free lifestyles.