{"id":61637,"date":"2026-08-14T16:46:10","date_gmt":"2026-08-14T11:16:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/?p=61637"},"modified":"2026-08-14T16:47:22","modified_gmt":"2026-08-14T11:17:22","slug":"5-best-spreads-for-kids-in-india-2026-healthy-options-for-kids-lunchboxes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/5-best-spreads-for-kids-in-india-2026-healthy-options-for-kids-lunchboxes\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Best Spreads for Kids in India 2026 : Healthy Options For \u00a0Kids&#8217; Lunchboxes\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want to make lunch more appealing to your kids? Add some chocolate spread! We understand that picking a chocolate spread from the grocery store can be a bit tricky for parents. Sure, the spreads that boast &#8220;no refined sugar&#8221;, &#8220;clean label&#8221;, and &#8220;made for kids&#8221; are nice, but they don&#8217;t paint the whole picture.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What do parents really want to know? Added sugar, palm oil, artificial additives, protein, and honesty are reflected in the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">label <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and the verified reviews. With this information, we compiled the five most popular chocolate spreads.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Gritzo Chocolate Hazelnut Spread with Almonds is our overall top pick for 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. First, they disclosed that their spread is a 21% cocoa-and-nut blend. And all the other ingredient claims aligned as well. No family has the same needs, so there will never be a perfect choice for everyone.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to the sugar content, Little Joys and Brawny Bear Chocolate Spread with 45% hazelnut and date sweetness are the favourites.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/5-best-spreads-for-kids-in-india-2026-healthy-options-for-kids-lunchboxes\/#How_We_Ranked_These_Spreads\" >How We Ranked These Spreads<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/5-best-spreads-for-kids-in-india-2026-healthy-options-for-kids-lunchboxes\/#5_Best_Spreads_for_Kids_in_India_in_2026\" >5 Best Spreads for Kids in India in 2026<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/5-best-spreads-for-kids-in-india-2026-healthy-options-for-kids-lunchboxes\/#1_Gritzo_Chocolate_Hazelnut_Spread_with_Almonds\" >1. Gritzo Chocolate Hazelnut Spread with Almonds<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/5-best-spreads-for-kids-in-india-2026-healthy-options-for-kids-lunchboxes\/#2_Little_Joys_Chocolate_Hazelnut_Spread\" >2. Little Joys Chocolate Hazelnut Spread<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/5-best-spreads-for-kids-in-india-2026-healthy-options-for-kids-lunchboxes\/#3_Brawny_Bear_Chocolate_Hazelnut_Spread\" >3. Brawny Bear Chocolate Hazelnut Spread<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/5-best-spreads-for-kids-in-india-2026-healthy-options-for-kids-lunchboxes\/#4_Sweetmate_Hazelnut_Chocolate_Spread\" >4. Sweetmate Hazelnut Chocolate Spread<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/5-best-spreads-for-kids-in-india-2026-healthy-options-for-kids-lunchboxes\/#5_Gladful_Hazelnut_Almond_Chocolate_Spread\" >5. Gladful Hazelnut Almond Chocolate Spread<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/5-best-spreads-for-kids-in-india-2026-healthy-options-for-kids-lunchboxes\/#Quick_Comparison_Best_Spreads_for_Kids\" >Quick Comparison: Best Spreads for Kids<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/5-best-spreads-for-kids-in-india-2026-healthy-options-for-kids-lunchboxes\/#What_Makes_a_Kids_Spread_%E2%80%9CClean%E2%80%9D\" >What Makes a Kids\u2019 Spread \u201cClean\u201d?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/5-best-spreads-for-kids-in-india-2026-healthy-options-for-kids-lunchboxes\/#Check_Added_Sugar_Not_Just_%E2%80%9CNo_Refined_Sugar%E2%80%9D\" >Check Added Sugar, Not Just \u201cNo Refined Sugar\u201d<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/5-best-spreads-for-kids-in-india-2026-healthy-options-for-kids-lunchboxes\/#Treat_%E2%80%9CNo_Palm_Oil%E2%80%9D_as_One_Data_Point\" >Treat \u201cNo Palm Oil\u201d as One Data Point<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/5-best-spreads-for-kids-in-india-2026-healthy-options-for-kids-lunchboxes\/#Look_for_Ingredient_Percentages\" >Look for Ingredient Percentages<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/5-best-spreads-for-kids-in-india-2026-healthy-options-for-kids-lunchboxes\/#Check_Additives_and_Allergens\" >Check Additives and Allergens<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/5-best-spreads-for-kids-in-india-2026-healthy-options-for-kids-lunchboxes\/#How_Much_Spread_Should_Kids_Eat\" >How Much Spread Should Kids Eat?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/5-best-spreads-for-kids-in-india-2026-healthy-options-for-kids-lunchboxes\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/5-best-spreads-for-kids-in-india-2026-healthy-options-for-kids-lunchboxes\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/5-best-spreads-for-kids-in-india-2026-healthy-options-for-kids-lunchboxes\/#What_Is_the_Best_Chocolate_Spread_for_Kids_in_India\" >What Is the Best Chocolate Spread for Kids in India?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/5-best-spreads-for-kids-in-india-2026-healthy-options-for-kids-lunchboxes\/#Is_Chocolate_Spread_Actually_Healthy_for_Kids\" >Is Chocolate Spread Actually Healthy for Kids?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/5-best-spreads-for-kids-in-india-2026-healthy-options-for-kids-lunchboxes\/#Jaggery_vs_Dates_vs_Refined_Sugar_Which_Is_Better_for_Kids\" >Jaggery vs Dates vs Refined Sugar: Which Is Better for Kids?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/5-best-spreads-for-kids-in-india-2026-healthy-options-for-kids-lunchboxes\/#How_Much_Chocolate_Spread_Is_Safe_for_a_Child_Each_Day\" >How Much Chocolate Spread Is Safe for a Child Each Day?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/5-best-spreads-for-kids-in-india-2026-healthy-options-for-kids-lunchboxes\/#What_Should_I_Check_on_a_Spreads_Label_Before_Buying_It_for_My_Child\" >What Should I Check on a Spread&#8217;s Label Before Buying It for My Child?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_We_Ranked_These_Spreads\"><\/span><b>How We Ranked These Spreads<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a category-specific ranking, not a popularity contest. We used seven factors:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"1,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Added\/refined sugar: 25%<\/b> \u2013 Rewards lower overall sugar and the use of natural, less processed sweeteners.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"1,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Ingredient transparency: 20%<\/b> \u2013 Favours clear labels with exact percentages for key ingredients (like nuts or cocoa) over vague descriptions.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"1,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"1,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">No palm oil: 15%<\/b> \u2013 Products entirely free of palm oil score higher, supporting environmental sustainability and health.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"1,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"1,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">No artificial colours, flavours, and preservatives: 15%<\/b> \u2013 Rewards &#8220;clean label&#8221; products that rely strictly on natural ingredients.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"1,4,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"1,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Protein per 100 g: 15%<\/b> \u2013 Favours higher protein density for better nutritional value and sustained energy.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"1,5,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"1,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Price per 100 g: 5%<\/b> \u2013 Rewards affordable options to highlight good everyday value.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"1,5,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"1,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Ratings: 5%<\/b> \u2013 Acts as a minor check to gauge real-world taste and consumer satisfaction.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So why do we value label transparency at 20%? The spreads for kids, unlike sports supplements, do not have a testing comparison system. Label, price, and ratings are the other main comparison tools for parents, as they are the most likely to change.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Best_Spreads_for_Kids_in_India_in_2026\"><\/span><b>5 Best Spreads for Kids in India in 2026<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Gritzo_Chocolate_Hazelnut_Spread_with_Almonds\"><\/span><b>1. Gritzo Chocolate Hazelnut Spread with Almonds<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Verdict:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Best overall for parents who want the clearest disclosure of ingredient percentages.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gritzo ranks the highest in this comparison due to its transparency. Unlike other competitor products, Gritzo has a blend of cocoa and nuts, comprising 21% of the spread. Gritzo\u2019s current product information outlines cocoa, Turkish hazelnuts, Californian almonds, and jaggery. The spread is also palm oil- and preservative-free.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gritzo has the highest added sugar content in this comparison, at 35.5 g per 100 g, followed by Gladful at 32 g and Sweetmate at 31.5 g. It also has a lower protein content than both Sweetmate and Gladful, offering 4.91 g of protein per 100 g. Gritzo earned its place at the top of the ranks due to its transparency in stated ingredient claims and blend disclosure. The other brands in this comparison do not disclose as much information.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>At a glance<\/b><\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><b>Detail<\/b><\/th>\n<th><b>What the label says<\/b><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sweetener<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jaggery powder<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protein<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4.91 g\/100 g<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Added sugar<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">35.50 g\/100 g<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Palm oil<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amazon Rating<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5\/5 from 6 ratings<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is a good number of customer feedback on<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gritzo.com\/sv\/gritzo-chocolate-hazelnut-spread\/SP-142393?navKey=VRNT-289221\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gritzo\u2019s website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, where the spread is rated 4.9\/5 from 102 reviews. Comments describe it as a good addition to breakfast, with customers mentioning using it on toast and mixing it into warm oats. Its<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.in\/product-reviews\/B0H6WVZT3K\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amazon listing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has a 5\/5 rating from 6 global ratings. The written reviews praise its rich, creamy chocolate-hazelnut taste and mention enjoying it with bread, toast and pancakes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Best for:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Parents who prioritise precise ingredient disclosure and a palm-oil-free formulation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Little_Joys_Chocolate_Hazelnut_Spread\"><\/span><b>2. Little Joys Chocolate Hazelnut Spread<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Verdict:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Best for parents who put the added-sugar number ahead of every other scoring factor.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Little Joys has the lowest sugar count amongst the products in this comparison, with its spread having 19.3 g of sugar per 100 g. Little Joys outlines the spread as free from palm oil, artificial colours, and preservatives. It is sweetened with jaggery. Some Little Joys literature also contains date powder and dates in the formulation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>At a glance<\/b><\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><b>Detail<\/b><\/th>\n<th><b>What the reviewed panel says<\/b><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sweetener<\/span><\/th>\n<th><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jaggery; date powder is also referenced in brand material<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protein<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1.05 g\/100 g<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Added sugar<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19.3 g\/100 g<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Palm oil<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No added palm oil<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amazon rating<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4.4\/5 from 1159 ratings<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The sugar number looks good, but we can\u2019t overlook the label inconsistency issue. The panel we reviewed for the comparison shows 0.1 g of total fat per 100 g. Little Joys\u2019 current nutrition panel gives a clearer picture than the earlier data we reviewed. The latest 300 g pack provides 1.05 g of protein per 100 g, along with 19.3 g of added sugar. These figures are more consistent with its ingredient list, which includes jaggery, groundnut oil, hazelnut and milk solids. We have therefore used the latest nutrition values for this comparison.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This doesn\u2019t mean that this product is a bad choice; it just means that we can\u2019t easily reconcile the nutrition data like we would hope we can.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.in\/product-reviews\/B0D1CKCGWS?th=1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amazon listing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for the 300 g spread shows a rating of 4.4\/5 from 1,159 global ratings, giving Little Joys the largest Amazon rating base among the five listings in this comparison. Customer feedback is largely positive, with buyers praising its taste, ingredient profile and appeal among children. Opinions on its consistency are mixed, with some finding it smooth and easy to spread, while others describe it as lumpy, difficult to spread or too sweet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Best for:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Parents prioritising a lower declared added-sugar figure, provided they are comfortable with the nutrition-panel caveat.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Brawny_Bear_Chocolate_Hazelnut_Spread\"><\/span><b>3. Brawny Bear Chocolate Hazelnut Spread<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Verdict:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Best for parents specifically looking for a date-sweetened spread with a high disclosed hazelnut percentage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brawny Bear is the most distinct formulation in this list. The spread contains 45% Turkish hazelnuts and dates for sweetness. The product is stated to contain no refined sugar and no palm oil. The ingredients are roasted hazelnuts, dates, and unsweetened cocoa. It also contains sunflower oil and lecithin.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>At a glance<\/b><\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><b>Detail<\/b><\/th>\n<th><b>What the label\/listing says<\/b><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sweetener<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dates<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hazelnut content<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">45%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Added sugar<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> added sugar claim<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Palm oil<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protein<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not disclosed for the reviewed SKU<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amazon rating<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3.7\/5 from 160 ratings<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 45% hazelnut declaration provides good transparency. It is a clear improvement over the generic hazelnut claim that would be on the front of the package.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are two important things to note. First, we could not find data for protein, so we have not factored protein. Second, just because an item has a \u201cno added sugar\u201d claim does not mean that the item is sugar-free. Sugars can come from dates that are used in the product and would still add sweetness and carbohydrates.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The current<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.in\/product-reviews\/B08MDYQM5B\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amazon listing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for the 200 g spread shows a rating of 3.7\/5 from 160 global ratings. Buyers generally appreciate its quality and date-based sweetness, while opinions differ on the taste and value for money, with some finding it delicious and others describing it as too sweet or expensive.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Best for:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Families who want dates instead of jaggery and value a clearly stated nut percentage.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Sweetmate_Hazelnut_Chocolate_Spread\"><\/span><b>4. Sweetmate Hazelnut Chocolate Spread<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Verdict:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Best for parents who want a spread explicitly positioned for children, with comparatively strong protein content.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sweetmate is a chocolate-hazelnut spread for kids. This spread contains jaggery powder, groundnut oil, hazelnuts, milk solids, cocoa solids, and sunflower lecithin. The spread contains no palm oil. It also contains no refined sugars, artificial colours, or preservatives.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>At a glance<\/b><\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><b>Detail<\/b><\/th>\n<th><b>Amount\/claim<\/b><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sweetener<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jaggery powder<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protein<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7.5 g\/100 g<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Added sugar<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">31.5 g\/100 g<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total fat<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">About 41.3 g\/100 g<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Palm oil<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amazon rating<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4.3\/5 from 41 ratings<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sweetmate provides 7.5 g of protein per 100g, which is the highest protein content compared to the other four products. This spread does not help justify chocolate spread as a protein food for children. Even though this is one of the other products&#8217; claims to provide protein. A regular serving of the spread is much less than 100 g.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When considering a product to buy, you should pay attention to the fat content, along with the portion size. A currently indexed nutrition panel shows the spread to contain 41.3 g of total fat, 31.5 g of added sugar, and 7.5 g of protein per 100 g. While spreads are naturally fat-dense, it does not mean that you have to eliminate it from your diet. It simply serves as a reminder that it is a good product to consume in small quantities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Sweetmate product page has 28 reviews, evenly split between five and four-star scores, giving it an average rating of 4.5\/5 . Its<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.in\/product-reviews\/B0DKPG3L2Y\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amazon listing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> shows a rating of 4.3\/5 from 41 global ratings. Reviews are largely positive, with buyers praising its taste, and clean ingredients while some reviewers suggest a smoother texture or mention its rising price, while one buyer reported receiving an old jar.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Best for:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Parents looking for a child-focused product with one of the stronger protein numbers in this set.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Gladful_Hazelnut_Almond_Chocolate_Spread\"><\/span><b>5. Gladful Hazelnut Almond Chocolate Spread<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Verdict:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A straightforward clean-label option with a full ingredient list, but less percentage-level disclosure than the leaders.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gladful\u2019s chocolate spread contains all the usual suspects: jaggery, groundnut oil, roasted hazelnuts and roasted almonds. It also has cocoa, milk solids, and sunflower lecithin. It is reported to be palm oil- and refined sugar-free.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>At a glance<\/b><\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><b>Detail<\/b><\/th>\n<th><b>Amount\/claim<\/b><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sweetener<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jaggery<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protein<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7 g\/100 g<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Added sugar<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">32 g\/100 g<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sodium<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">77 mg\/100 g<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Palm oil<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amazon rating<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4.5\/5 from 249 ratings<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gladful\u2019s spread contains 7g of protein per 100g, one of the better offerings in the group. Also, in this reviewed panel, Gladful\u2019s spread contains the least amount of sodium at 77 mg per 100g.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So why is Gladful\u2019s spread rated fifth? Mainly because it doesn\u2019t tell the shopper the percentage of the spread that comes from hazelnuts and almonds. The ingredient list is clear, but the lack of nut percentage reporting hurts the score in this ranking, which rewards specificity. This is a reporting gap, but it doesn\u2019t mean the product is of lesser quality.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Amazon rating we verified was for the 600g two-pack, and not the 300g single jar. It was rated a 4.6\/5, but only from three reviews, so the rating is not that significant.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.in\/portal\/customer-reviews\/B097B47Q6X\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amazon rating<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for the standalone 300 g spread shows a 4.5\/5 from 249 global ratings. Buyer feedback is largely positive, praising its rich, nutty taste, smooth texture, easy spreadability and use of jaggery instead of refined sugar. A small number of reviewers find it too sweet or feel that the hazelnut and almond flavours could be stronger.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Best for:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Parents who like to compare full ingredient lists line by line and want a palm-oil-free hazelnut-almond option.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quick_Comparison_Best_Spreads_for_Kids\"><\/span><b>Quick Comparison: Best Spreads for Kids<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prices and Amazon ratings below were rechecked in <\/span><b>August 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and can change. Sale prices move quickly, so treat cost per 100 g as a shopping snapshot rather than a permanent number.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are comparing spreads alongside other foods and supplements for children, you can also explore <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/nutrition-for-kids?navKey=SCT-hfd-fn-nfc&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">kids\u2019 nutrition range<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><b>Product<\/b><\/th>\n<th><b>Approx. current price\/100 g<\/b><\/th>\n<th><b>Sweetener<\/b><\/th>\n<th><b>Protein\/100 g<\/b><\/th>\n<th><b>Added sugar\/100 g<\/b><\/th>\n<th><b>No palm oil<\/b><\/th>\n<th><b>Amazon rating<\/b><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gritzo.com\/sv\/gritzo-chocolate-hazelnut-spread\/SP-142393?navKey=VRNT-289221\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gritzo Chocolate Hazelnut Spread with Almonds<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b9166.33<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jaggery<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4.91 g<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">35.5 g<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5\/5, 6 ratings<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Little Joys Chocolate Hazelnut Spread<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b9166.33<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jaggery\/date reference<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1.05 g<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19.3 g<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4.4\/5, 1159 ratings<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brawny Bear Chocolate Hazelnut Spread<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b9249.50<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dates<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not disclosed<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0 g added sugar claim<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3.7\/5, 160 ratings<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sweetmate Hazelnut Chocolate Spread<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b9116.33**<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jaggery<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7.5 g<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">31.5 g<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4.3\/5, 41 ratings<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gladful Hazelnut Almond Chocolate Spread<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b9166.33<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jaggery<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7 g<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">32 g<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4.5\/5, 249 ratings<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Makes_a_Kids_Spread_%E2%80%9CClean%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><b>What Makes a Kids\u2019 Spread \u201cClean\u201d?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cClean\u201d is a convenient label to help you shop, but it isn\u2019t a magic category in nutrition. There\u2019s plenty of room for a jar of spread to still have sugar alongside avoiding palm oil and preservatives.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are four things to check instead.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Check_Added_Sugar_Not_Just_%E2%80%9CNo_Refined_Sugar%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><b>Check Added Sugar, Not Just \u201cNo Refined Sugar\u201d<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just because a spread claims to have \u201cno refined sugar\u201d does not mean it has no added sugar.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To clarify, FSSAI defines total sugars as the entirety of sugars in a food product. Added sugars include sugars that are added to a food product during processing and are not naturally occurring.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That difference matters with spreads.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eating out of a jar that has added sugar in the name of \u201csugar-less refined\u201d is still a spread that is \u201chigh sugar\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s also the difference between \u201cdates\u201d as a sweetening ingredient vs. fibre-rich whole dates that are, of course, nutritious and have a lot of value.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Treat_%E2%80%9CNo_Palm_Oil%E2%80%9D_as_One_Data_Point\"><\/span><b>Treat \u201cNo Palm Oil\u201d as One Data Point<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this case, all five spreads either claim \u201cno palm oil\u201d or \u201cadded no palm oil.\u201d For families exclusively wanting a chocolate spread with no palm oil, this is a starting point. However, the claim is not a guarantee of nutritional balance in the spread.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/news-room\/fact-sheets\/detail\/healthy-diet\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WHO recommends<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> keeping saturated fat intake below 10% of total daily energy intake and choosing unsaturated fats over saturated fats where possible. Palm oil is relatively high in saturated fat, so choosing a spread without it may help reduce saturated fat intake. However, replacing palm oil with another oil does not automatically make a chocolate spread healthy. The overall sugar, fat, ingredients and serving size still matter.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read the complete ingredient list instead of stopping at one front-of-pack icon.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Look_for_Ingredient_Percentages\"><\/span><b>Look for Ingredient Percentages<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cContains hazelnuts\u201d tells you that hazelnuts are present.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cContains 45% hazelnuts\u201d tells you considerably more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is why, as far as transparency goes, Brawny Bear\u2019s 45% hazelnut and Gritzo\u2019s 21% cocoa-and-nut blend are to be commended. Percentage statements allow for an easy comparative analysis of two products.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While it is not the same as independent testing, this transparency does allow for a more accurate verification of ingredient composition.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Check_Additives_and_Allergens\"><\/span><b>Check Additives and Allergens<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also scan the label for artificial colours, flavours and preservatives.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More importantly, check the allergen statement. Hazelnut spreads can contain tree nuts, ground nuts, milk, and other allergens if cross-contamination is a risk.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For a child with a known food allergy, the allergen warning is far more important than the \u201cclean\u201d, \u201cnatural\u201d, or \u201cmade for kids\u201d claims.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Much_Spread_Should_Kids_Eat\"><\/span><b>How Much Spread Should Kids Eat?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chocolate spread should be an additive to other meal components, not central to forming the meal. The toast, roti, fruit, oats, milk, curd, eggs, nuts, and pulses, along with the spread, should be considered when evaluating the quality of the meal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/news\/item\/04-03-2015-who-calls-on-countries-to-reduce-sugars-intake-among-adults-and-children\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the WHO<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, adults and children should keep their daily intake of free sugars to under 10% of their energy intake. A further reduction to under 5% of daily energy intake is associated with additional health benefits. However, this should be viewed as a limit and not a target for children.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That is why the serving size printed on the jar deserves attention.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take the reviewed added-sugar figures in this comparison. A 15 g serving would contain approximately:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Gritzo:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 5.3 g added sugar<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Little Joys:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 2.9 g added sugar, based on the reviewed panel<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Sweetmate:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 4.7 g added sugar<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Gladful:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 4.8 g added sugar<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brawny Bear\u2019s products derive sweetness from dates. Because of this, we advocate for our product as a &#8216;no-sugar-added&#8217; product. However, we do not believe that our product is completely free of sugar.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Determining how much chocolate spread is safe to consume for a child has no defined answer. It depends on many variables, including the child&#8217;s age, activity level, energy requirements, and food intake for the rest of the day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a more practical recommendation rather than a medical suggestion, we advise a portion of spread to be around 5-10 g (about 1 to 2 teaspoons) to flavour bread, roti and oats.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The broader goal is a varied and balanced diet, which HealthKart\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/what-is-a-balanced-diet\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">balanced diet guide<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> seeks to achieve.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These spreads contain nut but<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ter and sh<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ould be used to check for allergies. If your child has food allergies, consult your paediatrician and check the packaging for allergen info.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><b>The Bottom Line<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>best spreads for kids<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are not necessarily the ones with the loudest \u201chealthy\u201d claims. A better jar is one whose label helps you understand exactly what you are serving.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Gritzo is our overall winner for ingredient transparency. Little Joys is the sugar-first choice. Brawny Bear stands out for dates and 45% hazelnuts. Sweetmate leads this group on disclosed protein. While Gladful offers a straightforward hazelnut-almond ingredient list.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use the comparison table to pick the product that matches your own priority. Whether that is sugar, ingredients, protein, price or label transparency.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And keep the portion sensible. Chocolate spread can make breakfast more enjoyable. It just does not need to become the whole breakfast.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><b><span id=\"35_TRN_0\">Frequently <\/span>Asked Questions<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<style>#sp-ea-61642 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-61642.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-61642.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-61642.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-61642.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-61642.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}a.collapsed {\r\n    color: #212326 !important;\r\n}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1786692619\"><div id=\"sp-ea-61642\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"\" data-scroll-active-item=\"\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_the_Best_Chocolate_Spread_for_Kids_in_India\"><\/span><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-616420\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse616420\" aria-controls=\"collapse616420\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> What Is the Best Chocolate Spread for Kids in India?<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse616420\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-61642\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-616420\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>Gritzo Chocolate Hazelnut Spread with Almonds is ranked in first place. It is free of preservatives, uses no palm oil, and offers full transparency regarding its ingredients. If you want date-sweetened chocolate spread with a disclosed hazelnut percentage, take a look at Brawny Bear.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Chocolate_Spread_Actually_Healthy_for_Kids\"><\/span><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-616421\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse616421\" aria-controls=\"collapse616421\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Is Chocolate Spread Actually Healthy for Kids?<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse616421\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-61642\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-616421\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>Although there are better options in comparison to your everyday foods, spreadable chocolate can still be part of your child's balanced diet. A small amount of spread served with some whole grain toast and paired with fruit or oats is a good balanced meal.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Jaggery_vs_Dates_vs_Refined_Sugar_Which_Is_Better_for_Kids\"><\/span><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-616422\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse616422\" aria-controls=\"collapse616422\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Jaggery vs Dates vs Refined Sugar: Which Is Better for Kids?<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse616422\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-61642\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-616422\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>Dates are a great source of fibre and nutrients, and some varieties even have a low glycemic index. 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This also depends on the spread's sugar content and what the child is eating for the rest of the day.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Should_I_Check_on_a_Spreads_Label_Before_Buying_It_for_My_Child\"><\/span><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-616424\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse616424\" aria-controls=\"collapse616424\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What Should I Check on a Spread&#8217;s Label Before Buying It for My Child?<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse616424\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-61642\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-616424\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>Start with four checks:<\/p><ul><li>Added sugar per 100 g<\/li><li>The type of oil used<\/li><li>Artificial colours, flavours and preservatives<\/li><li>How clearly the main ingredients and percentages are disclosed<\/li><\/ul><p>Look at the suggested serving size and check for allergens. 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