Mishry Rating
SUPERB!
Summary
This is a thick, smooth and creamy spread with balanced flavors of hazelnut and chocolate. It utilizes butter oil as the source of fat instead of palm oil. While Nutella is undeniably delightful, this spread by Amul manages to come at par.
Amul, one of the most popular dairy brands in India, has introduced a new chocolate and hazelnut spread.
But here’s the twist! Unlike other brands in the market which are vegetable oil-based hazelnut spreads, this Amul Chocolate Hazelnut Spread is made using butter oil as the source of fat.
In our Amul Chocolate Hazelnut Spread review, we discuss the taste, texture, and overall experience.
Are you curious to see how it compares with the all-time favorite Nutella? Keep reading!
Table of Contents
Amul Chocolate Spread Hazelnut – Quick Glance
Key highlights of Amul Chocolate Spread Hazelnut:
| Amul Chocolate Spread Hazelnut | Product Details |
| Price | Rs. 250 |
| Net Quantity | 300 gram |
| Shelf Life | 1 year |
| Calories (per 100 gm) | 535 kcal |
| Mishry Rating | 4 |
Our Review Factors
What are we looking for? We are looking for a smooth and creamy chocolate spread with delightful notes of hazelnut and balanced sweetness.
1. Taste
What are we examining here?
- The flavor of chocolate
- The presence of hazelnut flavor
- Flavor of fat (if any)
- Level of sweetness
2. Texture
Is this chocolate spread smooth and creamy? How effortless it is to spread?
3. Others
In addition to the above factors, we also noted information on the ingredients used, price, packaging and shelf life.
Amul Chocolate Spread Hazelnut – Detailed Review
Product Details
Amul Chocolate Spread Hazelnut comes in a clear plastic jar. A 300 gram jar retails at a price of Rs. 250. It has a shelf life of 1 year.
Main Ingredients
The key ingredients are – Sugar, Hazelnut paste (13%), Butter oil, milk solids, cocoa powder, and emulsifier (322).
We closely analyzed the ingredient list to check the type of fat used, preservatives and the sugar content. Our analysis reveals that this Chocolate Hazelnut Spread by Amul uses a better source of fat in the form of butter oil. This is a good thing compared to other brands that contain palm oil.
What is butter oil? Simply put, butter oil is the fat concentrate that is obtained mainly from butter or cream. When all the water and nonfat solids are removed the result is practically known as butter oil. It is manufactured by heating or centrifuging butter to remove the water.
Butter oil can also be termed as milk fat, anhydrous milk fat, dry butter fat, and dehydrated butter fat.
Check out the nutritional breakdown for a 100-gram serving of Amul’s Chocolate Hazelnut Spread in the table below:
| Nutri Information | Amul Chocolate Spread Hazelnut |
| Energy | 535 kcal |
| Total Fat | 31 grams |
| Total Sugars | 55 grams |
| Hazelnut Content | 13% |
Review Process
To get a fair idea about the taste and texture of Amul Chocolate Spread Hazelnut, we tested the product in the following manner:
- As it is
- On a slice of bread (this gave us an understanding about its spreadability)
Our Experience
Aroma + Appearance
This chocolate hazelnut spread has a dark brown color. It releases a buttery aroma with delightful notes of decadent chocolate and hazelnut.
Consistency-wise, this spread is quite smooth and creamy. Spreading this on a slice of bread is effortless and breezy. Talking about the taste, the sweetness level is perfectly balanced as one would expect from a sugar-loaded spread. The harmony between hazelnut and chocolate flavor is very well maintained. The best part? This does not feel greasy on the palate compared to how other low-quality spreads might taste.
Can this Chocolate Spread Hazelnut by Amul replace Nutella?
While definitely not identical in taste, Amul’s Hazelnut spread maintains a nice balance between hazelnuts and chocolate. Amul has a slightly different approach than Nutella. This is slightly more buttery than Nutella considering the use of butter oil in place of palm oil seen in the latter. We can conclude that in a blind taste test, no child will be able to notice any difference between this spread and Nutella.
This has a creamy, easy to spread texture and leaves no oily taste on your palate. Lastly, do note that this still has sugar and is not a healthy alternative.
Pros
- Smooth spreadability
- Pleasant aroma
- Has no oily aftertaste
- Balanced sweetness
- Delightful notes of chocolate and hazelnut
Best Suited For
Looking for a delightful hazelnut spread without the addition of palm oil? Consider trying Amul Chocolate Spread Hazelnut.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some interesting FAQs on Amul’s Hazelnut Spread
1. Is this Chocolate Spread Hazelnut by Amul sweetened using jaggery?
No. Amul’s Chocolate Spread Hazelnut is sweetened using sugar.
2. What is the shelf life of this Chocolate Spread by Amul?
This chocolate spread has a shelf life of 1 year.
3. Does this require refrigeration after unpacking?
After opening the jar, make sure to replace the lid tightly, refrigerate it and consume the product within two months or expiry date whichever is earlier.
4. Is Amul's Chocolate Hazelnut Spread Healthy?
Compared to other hazelnut spreads available in the market, this chocolate spread hazelnut by Amul eliminates the use of palm oil and uses butter oil as the source of fat. However, it is best to consume the spread occasionally.
Final Words
Amul’s Chocolate Spread Hazelnut excels well in the taste and texture aspects. It is thick, creamy, and effortlessly glides on a slice of bread. This is a sweet spread with delightful notes of chocolate and hazelnut. Notably, this chocolate spread is pleasant, leaving no greasy/oily aftertaste. The spread uses butter oil as the source of fat and ditches the use of palm oil.
Best suited on a toast, atop your pancakes and waffles or just a spoonsful as it is!
Ready to try the Amul Chocolate and Hazelnut Spread?
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