A jar of Nutella is more than 50% sugar by weight.

A standard 15-gram serving of Nutella contains 8.5 grams of sugar. This means sugar makes up about 56.7% of the total weight. The next ingredient is palm oil. This oil gives the spread its smooth texture and prevents it from being too runny.Palm oil is high in saturated fats like palmitic acid. This type of fat stays semi-solid at room temperature. It keeps the hazelnut oils from separating and floating to the top. Most natural nut butters have a layer of oil on top, but Nutella stays mixed because of the palm oil.Ferrero, the company that makes Nutella, uses a special refining process for its oil. They heat the oil to less than 200 degrees Celsius. This low temperature prevents the formation of harmful substances. It is more expensive than high-heat refining but keeps the oil stable.The mixture of sugar and specific fats is designed to melt at human body temperature. This creates a specific feeling when eaten. The balance of ingredients ensures the spread does not get too hard in cold weather or too liquid in hot weather.