Nutella allergens: nuts, milk, soy and gluten
Yes, Nutella contains nuts. The US label declares milk, hazelnuts and soy as major allergens, hazelnuts being the tree nut in question. Ferrero states there are no peanuts in Nutella spread, and that the spread itself is gluten free. Allergen alerts are free in PlatePal on every scan, so here is exactly what is on the label and what Ferrero says beyond it.
ConcernsNutella hazelnut spread, US 13 oz jar, UPC 009800895007
Nutella contains milk, hazelnuts and soy. No peanuts as an ingredient, and the spread is gluten free.
- Skim milk, hazelnuts and soy lecithin are named ingredients, not trace amounts, and all three are declared as major allergens on the label.
- Ferrero's own FAQ states there are no peanuts or peanut ingredients in Nutella spread or Nutella to Go.
- No wheat or gluten grain is in the recipe, and Ferrero confirms the spread is gluten free, though Nutella & Go dippers are not.
Data checked on 2026-09-13. Formulations change; verify your package.
The Big 9: what is and is not in Nutella
The United States requires nine major allergens to be declared by name: milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans and sesame, the last added by the FASTER Act effective January 2023. Checking the US Nutella label and Ferrero's own FAQ against all nine gives a clean picture rather than a partial one.
| Allergen | Present | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Milk | Yes | Skim milk is a named ingredient, declared on the label. |
| Eggs | No | No, Nutella does not contain egg: eggs are not in the US ingredient list. |
| Fish | No | Not in the ingredient list. |
| Crustacean shellfish | No | Not in the ingredient list. |
| Tree nuts | Yes | Hazelnuts, the third ingredient on the US label, declared as a tree nut. The EU label puts them at 13 percent. |
| Peanuts | No | Ferrero's FAQ states no peanuts or peanut ingredients in Nutella spread. |
| Wheat | No | Not in the spread's ingredient list. Ferrero states the spread is gluten free. |
| Soybeans | Yes | Soy lecithin, the emulsifier, declared on the label. |
| Sesame | No | Not in the ingredient list. |
Open Food Facts' record for this UPC lists allergens_tags as milk, nuts and soybeans, matching the label, and an empty traces_tags field, meaning no may contain or shared-line advisory is recorded against this listing.
Milk allergy versus lactose
Skim milk in Nutella is a protein-and-sugar dairy ingredient, which matters differently depending on what you are screening for. A milk allergy is an immune response to milk protein, and even a small amount in a chocolate-hazelnut spread is enough to matter. Lactose intolerance is a separate digestive response to milk sugar, and tolerance varies by person and by dose. Nutella has not been reformulated to remove either, so it fails both a milk allergy check and a strict lactose-free one, for the same skim milk ingredient but for different reasons.
Gluten free, with one exception
The plain hazelnut spread carries no wheat, barley, rye or other gluten grain, and Ferrero's FAQ confirms it as gluten free. That claim does not automatically extend to everything sold under the Nutella name. Nutella & Go pairs the same spread with breadsticks or pretzels for dipping, and Ferrero's own FAQ says directly that the To Go format "is not gluten free," because the dipper itself is a wheat product even though the spread inside the cup is unchanged. If gluten is your concern, the jar and the To Go cup are not interchangeable answers. For gluten free picks beyond the spread aisle, see the gluten free candy list.
No confirmed shared-facility warning
Advisory labelling such as "may contain tree nuts" or "processed in a facility that also handles peanuts" is voluntary in the United States, so its absence here is not proof of a peanut-free facility, only proof that no advisory statement is currently printed or recorded. Ferrero's published FAQ answers the peanut-ingredient question directly but does not publish a separate cross-contact statement for standard Nutella spread. If a peanut allergy in your household is severe, treat that gap as unconfirmed rather than as reassurance, and check the physical jar or contact Ferrero before relying on an ingredient list alone. For a lunchbox where a peanut allergy is the whole point, the peanut free classroom snacks list covers packaged picks with the same kind of advisory-label caveat spelled out.
Allergen alerts are always free in PlatePal
Scanning is one thing, and knowing what to trust is another. PlatePal treats allergen and gluten detection as a safety feature rather than a premium one, so it stays free on every scan for everyone, with no account and no paywall. The allergen scanner covers the full Big 9, EU extras and lactose tracking in more depth, and the web food checker runs the same screen from a desk.
Stacked verdict: halal, kosher, vegetarian, vegan and allergens
Allergens are checked alongside faith and lifestyle profiles on the same scan, not instead of them. Nutella's US jar is OU-D certified kosher and likely OK for halal, while still carrying three declared allergens that matter regardless of either answer.
| Profile | Verdict | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Halal | Likely OK | No pork, gelatin, animal rennet or alcohol in the US ingredient list. Not certified on this jar. See is Nutella halal for the full read. |
| Kosher | Certified | OU's product database lists Nutella hazelnut spread as OU-D, dairy, symbol required. Not kosher for Passover on the standard jar. |
| Vegetarian | Likely OK | No meat, gelatin or animal rennet. Skim milk fits a lacto-vegetarian diet. |
| Vegan | Concerns | Skim milk is dairy. Not suitable for a vegan diet. |
| Allergens | Concerns | Declares milk, hazelnuts (tree nut) and soy. Ferrero states there are no peanuts in Nutella spread, and the spread itself is gluten free. |
Frequently asked questions
Does Nutella contain nuts?
Yes. Hazelnuts are the third ingredient by name on the US label, after sugar and palm oil, and hazelnuts count as a tree nut, one of the Big 9 major US allergens. The US label does not print ingredient percentages; Ferrero's EU label for the same spread declares hazelnuts at 13 percent. Either way this is not trace exposure, it is a core ingredient the spread is named after.
Does Nutella contain peanuts?
Not as an ingredient. Ferrero's own US FAQ states plainly: "There are no peanuts or peanut ingredients, in Nutella spread or Nutella to Go products." Nutella's product record in Open Food Facts also lists no peanut-related advisory tag. Ferrero's FAQ does not publish a separate shared-facility or cross-contact statement, so if you have a severe peanut allergy, contact Ferrero directly or check the current label before relying on this alone.
Is Nutella gluten free?
The spread itself is. Ferrero's FAQ states Nutella spread is gluten free, and no wheat, barley, rye or other gluten grain appears in the US ingredient list. That changes for spinoff products: Ferrero's own FAQ says Nutella & Go, which packages the spread with breadsticks or pretzels for dipping, "is not gluten free" because of the dipper itself, not the spread inside it.
Is there dairy in Nutella?
Yes, Nutella contains dairy in the form of skim milk, a named ingredient in the US recipe and declared on the label as a major allergen. It is not a trace or shared-line risk. The skim milk is also why the jar carries OU-D kosher status, since a kosher certifier treats it as a dairy ingredient too.
Does Nutella contain soy?
Yes. Soy lecithin is used as the emulsifier that keeps the oil and cocoa from separating in the jar. Soybeans are one of the Big 9 major allergens in the US, and soy is declared on the label.
Does Nutella have a may contain or shared facility warning?
We found none. Open Food Facts records this UPC with an empty traces field, and Ferrero's FAQ page does not publish a cross-contact or shared-equipment statement for the standard spread. An absent warning is not proof of no risk, since advisory labelling is voluntary in the US. If a shared-line risk matters to you, contact Ferrero directly or check the physical jar for any printed advisory before you rely on this page alone.
Is Nutella nut free?
No, Nutella is not nut free, because hazelnuts are a core ingredient and are declared on the label as a tree nut. It is peanut free as an ingredient per Ferrero's FAQ, but that does not make it safe for a tree nut allergy, regardless of edition or market.
Is Nutella a tree nut?
Nutella is not itself a nut, but it is a spread made with hazelnuts, and hazelnuts are a tree nut, one of the Big 9 major US allergens. The US label lists hazelnuts as the third ingredient, so treat the whole spread as a tree nut product.
What this page is not
Allergens. PlatePal screens ingredient data, so this page is information and not medical advice. A recipe can change before the data does, and shared equipment never appears in an ingredient list. Always read the label on the package in your hand, and follow your allergist or doctor over any app.
Religious status. A screening result is not a religious ruling. Certifiers and schools of thought differ, and PlatePal does not rank them. For anything you hold yourself strictly to, ask a qualified authority or the certifier you already follow.
Related reading: is Nutella halal and is Nutella kosher cover the same jar against faith-based diets. For your own barcode and allergen list, use the allergen scanner or the web food checker.
Sources
- Nutella US FAQs, peanut and gluten free statements (nutella.com) Checked 2026-09-13.
- Nutella US product page and ingredients (nutella.com) Checked 2026-09-13.
- Open Food Facts API, product record for barcode 009800895007 Checked 2026-09-13.
- Open Food Facts API, EU Nutella 400g, barcode 3017620422003, label declares hazelnuts 13 percent Checked 2026-09-13.
- Nutella, UPC 9800895007 (Open Food Facts) Checked 2026-09-13.
- USDA FoodData Central, branded record for UPC 009800895007, Ferrero U.S.A. Checked 2026-09-13.
- FDA: Food Allergies, the Big 9 major allergens and the FASTER Act Checked 2026-09-13.
- OU Kosher product search, results for "Nutella" (oukosher.org) Checked 2026-09-13.