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Pedro Mattos

Eduardo Coury

Vicente Levy

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Palm oil - Nutella has 7 primary resources, palm oil, sugar, cocoa, hazelnuts, lecithin and vanillin and milk. Starting with Nutella's palm oil, that is extracted from the pulp of palm tree fruit named Elaeis guineensis. This tree is found in equatorial zones, with a tropical biome. They are red tropical fruits.

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Hazelnuts - The hazelnuts used in Nutella come from hazelnuts orchards. They harvest them in Turkey, Italy, Chile and the USA. But the main one is Turkey, because of his Black Sea region, that is the world’s largest producer of hazelnuts.

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Lecithin - Nutella's lecithin is extracted from soybeans, which mainly originate from Brazil, India and Italy.

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Vanillin - The vanillin from Nutella is mostly made in laboratories, located in Lyon, France.

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Milk - Nutella's milk is a very private thing for Ferrero(Nutella's CEO), but is a high quality milk just from producers he trusts and has a long-term relationship with.

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Sugar - Nutella's sugar is 80% beet sugar, and 20% refined cane sugar. They get their beet sugar from europe. Brazil, India, Mexico and Australia give them sugar canes .

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Cocoa - Nutella's cocoa beans are from West Africa. We only buy cocoa pods from the main crop harvested between October and February.

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3:Mixing Ingredients: The hazelnut paste is mixed with cocoa solids, sugar, milk powder, and other ingredients. This mixture is blended thoroughly to achieve a smooth texture.

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2:Grinding Hazelnuts: The roasted hazelnuts are then ground into a paste or a fine powder. This hazelnut paste forms the base of Nutella.

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1. Roasting Hazelnuts: Hazelnuts are roasted to bring out their flavor. This process also helps to remove their skins.

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2:Health Concerns: Nutella contains high levels of sugar and fat, which can contribute to health issues such as obesity and diabetes when consumed in excess. Critics argue that the widespread consumption of Nutella and similar products may contribute to public health problems associated with poor dietary habits.

3:Labor Issues: There have been reports of labor rights violations in the production of palm oil, including child labor and poor working conditions.

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The main company that distribute is Ferrero, an Italian company, and it's distributed worldwide through various channels such as supermarkets, convenience stores, and online retailers. The distribution process involves logistics, transportation(trucking, shipping, rail, air freight) and partnerships with retail outlets to ensure that Nutella reaches consumers efficiently and in good conditions.

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1:Environmental Impact: The production of Nutella, particularly the sourcing of palm oil, can have environmental consequences such as deforestation and habitat destruction that can be bad to the animals too. Palm oil plantations are often associated with the loss of biodiversity and the displacement of indigenous communities.

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5:Packaging: Once the desired texture and flavor are achieved, the Nutella is pumped into jars or other packaging formats. The packaging is sealed to maintain freshness and prevent contamination.

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4:Conching: The mixture is then subjected to a process called conching, which involves heating and continuously stirring the ingredients. This process helps to refine the texture and flavor of the spread.

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1. Recycling: Depending on where you live, the jar or container may be recyclable. Rinse out the jar thoroughly, remove any labels, and recycle it according to your local recycling guidelines.

2. Reuse the jar: Nutella jars can be handy for storing various items like spices, small snacks, or as containers for homemade jams or sauces. Clean it thoroughly, remove the label, and repurpose it as needed.

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Versatile Usage: Nutella can be consumed in numerous ways, making it a versatile ingredient. It is commonly spread on toast, pancakes, waffles, and bread, but it can also be used as a topping for ice cream, fruit, or as a filling for pastries and desserts. Some people even incorporate Nutella into savory dishes or use it as a dip for snacks.

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Cultural Significance: In some cultures, Nutella holds particular cultural significance and is associated with traditions or rituals. For example, in Italy, Nutella is deeply ingrained in the culinary culture and is often enjoyed as part of breakfast or merenda (afternoon snack) rituals.

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Global Appeal: Nutella has a strong global presence and is enjoyed by people in numerous countries across various continents. Its rich, creamy texture and sweet, chocolatey flavor appeal to a wide range of tastes and preferences.

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nutella.com

Inês slides

ferrero.com

worldwildlife.org

otempo.com.br

Youtube: Nutella production

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Palm oil- Being the most important and highlited ingridient of Nutella, he is the most impactful oil to tropical forests. His production cause air polution, species excintions, soil and water polution, soil erosion, and with the combination of all of them, climate change. In Indonesia and Malasya, Nutella deforestated 50% ofMalasya's fertile plantation ground. But, according to Nutella's website, since 2013 they started to have a production complitely without deforestation, and with 100% sustainable palm oil.