# Nutella consumer testing evaluations in Germany

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/nutella-consumer-testing-evaluations-in-germany
> Updated: 2026-09-05T06:01:00.000Z. Sources: 26. Developments: 3.

Nutella has faced scrutiny following recent consumer evaluations of nut-nougat spreads in Germany.

An Öko-Test evaluation of 21 products gave Nutella an ‘insufficient’ rating, citing a sugar content exceeding 56 percent, the presence of mineral oil residues, and the use of vanillin. Ferrero rejected these criticisms, stating that mineral oil levels are “significantly below the recommended guideline values” and defending the use of vanillin as a standard part of its recipe.

In a subsequent evaluation by Stiftung Warentest involving 18 products, Nutella placed third with an overall grade of 2.2. While testers praised its aromatic and vanilla-like flavor, the product ranked lower due to its nutritional profile, specifically a sugar content of 57 percent. Nutella was also noted as being significantly more expensive than top-rated discount options, priced at 84 cents per 100 grams.

The top-rated products in the Stiftung Warentest study shared an overall grade of 2.0. These included Goldhelm’s ‘Kräm – Herr Eichhorn pur’, which earned a perfect 1.0 in sensory testing due to a hazelnut content of over 50 percent, and Aldi’s ‘Nusskati’, which was identified as a price tip at approximately 50 cents per 100 grams and noted for its strong cocoa flavor.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-05: Stiftung Warentest ranks Aldi nut-nougat cream above Nutella

Stiftung Warentest ranked Aldi’s ‘Nusskati’ as a top nut-nougat cream, beating Nutella, which placed third due to high sugar content.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/stiftung-warentest-ranks-aldi-nut-nougat-cream-above-nutella

### 2026-09-01: Stiftung Warentest tests nut-nougat spreads, Nutella places third

Stiftung Warentest evaluated 18 nut-nougat spreads, finding that Nutella placed third. Top honors went to Goldhelm’s premium hazelnut cream and Aldi’s budget-friendly Nusskati brand.

19 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nutritionists-warn-against-daily-toast-bread-consumption

### 2026-08-24: Nutella fails Öko-Test due to high sugar and mineral oil

Nutella received an ‘insufficient’ rating from Öko-Test due to high sugar content, mineral oil residues, and added vanillin, despite manufacturer Ferrero defending the product's recipe.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nutella-fails-ko-test-due-to-high-sugar-and-mineral-oil

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