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Whether spread on toast or dolloped on pancakes, it’s safe to say we love a nutty, chocolate topping. Whether it's the moreish sweetness, nutty flavour or smooth, thick texture, there's something that wins us over every time. We tasted 20 chocolate hazelnuts spread, from high street to high end, to find the best tasting out there, the winner may surprise you...
Gü Hazelnut & Chocolate Velvety Spread
87/100
Thick, glossy and spreadable, we loved the smell of sweet, roasted hazelnuts mixed with dark chocolate. Testers found the praline-like flavour, made up from nuts and creamy milky notes, very moreish. Light and velvety, this spread melted in the mouth.
BUY NOW available in selected Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Morrisons and Waitrose stores nationwide , £2.50
Lidl Choco Nussa
84/100
Another thick and glossy spread, testers liked the milky, chocolatey colour. There's a strong hazelnut flavour with a sweet, milky cocoa back note. It was also perfectly sweet, with a creamy texture that made it perfect for spreading.
Available in store, £1.09
Gü Hazelnut & Chocolate Crunchy Spread
83/100
This spread is topped with chopped hazelnuts for added crunch in an extra soft spread. There's a strong nutty aroma, as well as a subtle cocoa scent for balance. Sweet and milky, testers likened the indulgent and fresh hazelnut flavour to that of a Ferrero Rocher.
BUY NOW available in selected Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Morrisons and Waitrose stores nationwide , £2.50
JimJams 83% Less Sugar Hazelnut Chocolate Spread
79/100
A velvety, thick looking spread. The smell of milk chocolate is prominent, with subtle hints of hazelnut. We enjoyed the milky taste of the chocolate, but some found it a little sickly sweet with an aftertaste of artificial sweeteners. Initially clags in the mouth, but melts to be easy to eat.
BUY NOW Ocado, £2.80
Pierre Marcolini Casse Noisette Pate a Tartiner
79/100
A runnier spread than the others. Testers loved its deep, roasted hazelnut scent. Flecks of very fine ground hazelnuts add texture to the otherwise smooth consistency. The earthy hazelnut flavour needed more chocolate to balance. We found it was a little cloying in the mouth, but spread well.
BUY NOW Pierre Marcolini, £13.50
Caffarel Gianduia 1865 Spread with 40% Hazelnuts
79/100
Glossy and indulgent looking, testers liked the strong, fresh hazelnut smell that was balanced with sweet chocolate. A rich flavour of nuttiness and cacao resulted in a praline taste. But while some liked the bitter notes, others found it too strong. However they all liked the was thick and creamy texture.
BUY NOW Sous Chef, £6.75
M&S Smooth Italian Hazelnut Chocolate Spread
79/100
A cocoa and roasted hazelnut scent comes off of this dark, ganache like spread. The cocoa notes give a bitterness to the hazelnuts, and testers loved the butter-like texture for a silky and spreadable consistency.
BUY NOW M&S, £3.00
(Range not available to buy online from all locations, please also check in store)
Pariani Piemonte Hazelnut Gianduja Spread
78/100
A dark brown, glossy spread with a runny consistency. The strong, rich hazelnuts cut through the bitter cacao, and we loved the praline-like, milky chocolate flavour. The consistency is smooth and thick, but overly cloying and sticky in the throat.
BUY NOW Sous Chef, £6.95
Nutella Hazelnut Chocolate Spread
78/100
Perfectly smooth with a soft but slightly sticky texture, we loved the sheen and easy spreadability. The milky, sweet aroma had hints of vanilla and nuttness.The simple chocolate and hazelnut flavour was unique, but testers found it was a too sweet.
BUY NOW Ocado, £2.70
Sainsburys by Sainsbury's Hazelnut Chocolate Spread
77/100
This smooth spread was just like milk chocolate, with a glossy, silky texture. There was nutty and milky scents, though the flavour was gentle. This spread has a slight lactic quality, paired with roasted hazelnuts and bitter cacao, but some felt there was too much sweetness. A touch sticky, but melt-in-the-mouth smooth.
Available in store only, £1.60
We also tested...
Aldi Nutoka Hazelnut Chocolate Spread, 72/100 £1.09
Tesco Hazelnut Chocolate Spread BUY NOW 71/100 £1.50
Hotel Chocolat Hazelnut Chocolate Spread BUY NOW 71/100 £6.00
Essential Waitrose Hazelnut Chocolate Spread BUY NOW 68/100 £1.72
Asda Extra Special Chocolate Spread with Hazelnut Pieces BUY NOW 66/100 £1.50
Morrisons The Best Crunchy Hazelnut Chocolate Spread BUY NOW 64/100 £1.30
Ocado Mr Organic Dark Chocolate & Hazelnut Spread BUY NOW 61/100 £3.99
Nuttiva Reduced Sugar Hazelnut Spread BUY NOW 60/100 £3.25
Go Vegan Organic Dark Chocolate Hazelnut Spread BUY NOW 57/100 £4.99
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