Caffarel Premium Gianduia 40 Percent Hazelnut Spread, 210 g

Let me preface this review by saying that I'm very fussy when it comes to hazelnut spreads, having tried many brands from different outlets. Many hazelnut spreads taste too sweet, too artificial or too bland. Due to the lockdown, I wasn't able to visit my favourite deli stores so I took my search online. Decided to take a chance with Caffarel's 40% hazelnut spread - it's priced above supermarket brands, but it contains a higher percentage of hazelnuts. Delivery was prompt, and my 210g glass jar arrived in a bubble wrap. Firstly, my review of the packaging; it is well wrapped and sturdy. I really enjoyed how the jar looks. What you see is what you will receive from the photo on Amazon. The taste of this hazelnut spread, it where it really shines. Not too sweet, the first thing that you will taste is how intense the hazelnuts are. That is a wonderful thing in my opinion, because who buys hazelnut chocolate spread if they did not enjoy the taste of hazelnuts. The chocolate is not centre stage of this product, but rather a beautiful accomplice; it is blended to perfection. The product claims to have 40% hazelnuts and I believe this because the rich, hazelnut is always present. Compare this with a product that does not have this much hazelnuts, and it is just bland chocolate spread that is sickly sweet. The spread is smooth, but not devoid of texture, if that makes sense. There's not gritty bits of nuts in the spread. Not too watery like some. It is a lovely consistency that is neither too thin nor thick. It's clear that the people who made this spread put a lot of thought and experience into it. This alone, is worth the price I paid. Value for money is subjective of course, but I would far prefer 1 jar of this Caffarel brand to 10 jars of subpar hazelnut spreads. Versatile to use as a spread for pancakes, cakes, bread, croissants, crackers (yes, try it!), also if you enjoy just eating it from the jar. 10/10 taste, absolutely super** 10/10 delivery and packaging 8/10 presentation (I'm nit-picking here, the label could look more luxurious) 10/10 quality -its there in every spoonful 10/10 value for money (in my opinion) **if you love the taste of hazelnuts and gianjuja

Wonderful taste.

This is the unmistakable taste of hazelnut chocolate paste that I remember eating as a kid. Of course, back then Nutella used to be the product of choice but they've changed recipe and added less hazelnuts and more sugar destroying its legacy. / rant Gianduia 1865 is the best hazelnut spread that I've had in the last 10 years. Discovered by accident when I traveled to Italy. Yes, it costs more than double a Nutella jar but it's also twice as delicious! Definitely worth it and will buy again when I finish this jar (which is soon ;-) )

Full of hazelnut flavour, easy to spread, much nicer than nutela. Just a little too sweet for my taste hence the 4 stars.

So much better than Nutella! After trying Caffarel spread I understood how poor of a quality Nutella was, it tastes nothing but sugar compared to Caffarel. Of course, this spread is pricy but luxurious. Very very luxurious in taste as well!

Moorish and dangerously so! This is my second pot in about 6 weeks. It is pricey, but the hazelnuts are supposed to be the best in the world - The original original Nutella from Italy.

I was curious to see what authentic gianduja tastes like since I don't really like Nutella. I was surprised at how rich and nutty the flavour was, it wasn't too sweet as well. The only issue I have is that the portion is too small 😂

It tastes the same as Nutella, only four times the price; although it has 40% more hazelnuts, the product has the same calories as Nutella and honestly tastes the same, so if you want to spend more for the extra hazelnuts, go for it.

Very creamy and lots of hazelnut flavor.

The delivery was on time .I'm very satisfied with the service exllent meet mine expectations..

Ja, über 10 Euro für 200 gr sind sehr teuer. Aber die Qualität entspricht hochfeinen Nougatpralines daher ist der Preis gerechtfertigt. Die Konsitenz und der Geschmack sind einmalig. Besser gehts nicht ! Ich habe den direkten Vergleich mit Nutella gemacht - was ich bereue ! Wenn man zuerst einen Löffel Caffarel probiert und dann Nutella möchte man letzteres am liebsten ausspucken. 0,00 Nussgeschmack, widerlich künstlich, fettig - es schmeckt wie ein Ü-Ei (was ja bekanntlich vom selben Hersteller ist). Palmfett, Vanillin - und jetzt noch mehr Milchpulver - nein danke, Fererro. Aber hier bekommt man echt das Beste vom Besten. Lieber nur noch halb so oft Nussnougat Creme esen und dafür eine Topqualität auf dem Brot haben.

Delicious and well balanced. Unlike others, this is not too sweet and you can actually taste the hazelnuts. It doesn’t contain palm oil, which is very important to me. Maybe a little bit pricey, but totally worth it. I spread some in crepes and the results are out of this world. Highly recommended.

This is so far from the Ferrero's Nutella that it'll make you question how in the world Gianduia can be a grand-grand mother of this bastard choco creme that you can buy in almost every shop. If you thought that Nutella was 5 out of 5, after you taste Gianduia, you'll add oh-point before that five. Thing's absolutely delightful, you can easily smell & taste the hazelnuts, it's not as creamy (oh well, I guess it's the lack of palm oil and other disgusting ingredients) but creamy enough, should you want to spread that on some bread. Yes, it's not cheap, but it's tottally worth it. Buy it. Taste it. Hate Nutella forever. You can thank me later ;)