Looking for kosher Nutella? The classic hazelnut spread sold in the US carries an OU-D symbol, which means it is certified kosher dairy. That answers the most common question, but there is more worth knowing. Nutella contains skim milk, so it is a dairy product and stays out of meat meals. The standard jar is not made for Passover, and the snack packs, biscuits, peanut spread and alternative spreads each have their own certification and dairy status. This guide brings together the Nutella products and kosher chocolate hazelnut spreads we found on Amazon, so you can spread, dip and bake with confidence. You will find the original jar, Nutella snacks and biscuits, a Nutella peanut spread, ideas for using Nutella as a topping, other chocolate hazelnut spreads, and a kosher for Passover chocolate spread for the holiday table. We note dairy or pareve status where it is given, and we recommend confirming the kosher symbol on every listing before you buy, because certification can change by size, factory and country.
🍫 The Original Kosher Nutella
The classic hazelnut spread, certified OU-D kosher dairy.
Nutella is the benchmark chocolate hazelnut spread, and for kosher shoppers the key detail is the OU-D on the jar. The D tells you the spread contains dairy, and the ingredient list shows skim milk, so it is a dairy product to keep apart from meat meals. We chose the standard jar because it is the version most families recognise and the one most recipes assume. It suits breakfast tables, birthday crepes and baking, and it is a popular filling idea when you are planning kosher Hanukkah jelly donuts for Hanukkah. If you are comparing it with other chocolate options, our Kosher Chocolate guide covers bars, gifts and more.
🥨 Nutella Snack Packs, Biscuits and Peanut Spread
More ways to enjoy Nutella at home and on the go.
These formats take the original spread and make it easy to pack for school lunchboxes, car trips and parties. Retail listings describe the pretzel and wafer snacks as kosher dairy, and the Nutella Biscuits and breadstick cups are described as kosher. Because the pretzels, breadsticks, wafers and biscuits contain wheat and milk, they are everyday snacks rather than Passover foods, and they are not gluten free. Nutella Peanut Spread with Cocoa is a peanut spread rather than a hazelnut one, so it is not suitable for anyone avoiding peanuts. For the bulk snacks and the peanut spread, check the contents and the kosher symbol on the listing and on the pack you receive.
🥞 Ideas for Using Nutella as a Topping
Easy ways to top, swirl and dip with Nutella.
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Pancakes and waffles
Spoon Nutella over warm pancakes or waffles and let the heat soften it. Add sliced banana or strawberries.
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French toast and toast
Spread it on thick toast or finish a stack of French toast with a layer of Nutella and a dusting of powdered sugar.
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Crepes and fruit
Fill or top crepes with Nutella, then add berries, bananas or chopped hazelnuts. Apple slices and pears work well too.
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Donuts and sufganiyot
Use Nutella as a glaze or a filling on donuts. See our kosher Hanukkah jelly donuts and Hanukkah dessert ideas for more ideas.
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Ice cream and yogurt
Swirl Nutella into vanilla ice cream or plain yogurt, or dollop it on top with crushed nuts.
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Brownies and cookies
Swirl a spoonful into brownie batter before baking, or sandwich it between two plain cookies.
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Dips for pretzels and fruit
Serve a small bowl of Nutella with pretzels, strawberries and marshmallows for an easy dessert platter.
Nutella is thick, so it spreads best at room temperature, and the jar recommends not refrigerating it. Because it is dairy, these ideas suit breakfasts, snacks and dairy desserts. Keep them away from meat meals unless your own custom allows, and check that any bread, crepe, donut or ice cream you pair it with has its own kosher certification.
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🌰 Other Kosher Chocolate Hazelnut Spreads
Alternatives with lower sugar, organic ingredients or a store-brand label.
If you want a Nutella-style spread with a different profile, these three are worth a look. Pyure is built for low-sugar and keto eating and is listed as kosher dairy. Nocciolata is an Italian organic spread that is kosher certified and made without palm oil. The brand sells both milk and dairy-free versions, so check which jar you are buying and read the symbol for dairy or pareve status. Amazon Grocery offers a store-brand hazelnut spread with cocoa for shoppers who want a Nutella-style jar from Amazon’s own label, so check the kosher symbol on the jar before you rely on it. None of these is a Passover product, so treat them as year-round pantry items.
🕎 Kosher for Passover Chocolate Spread
A dairy hazelnut spread made for Pesach.
Regular Nutella is a year-round kosher dairy product, not a Passover one, so families who want a chocolate hazelnut spread on Pesach need a product made for the holiday. Elite’s Pesek Zman spread is listed as kosher for Passover and dairy. The listing also marks it as kitniyot, which matters because many Ashkenazi families avoid kitniyot on Passover while other communities eat them, so ask your rabbi which custom applies to you. Kosher for Passover status should be reconfirmed each year. Packaging and certification can change, so check your local Kashrut Authority’s current Passover guide before relying on this for Pesach. For more holiday sweets, see our guides to the most popular kosher for Passover chocolate, Schmerling’s kosher for Passover chocolate and kosher for Passover desserts.
🔍 What to Look For in Kosher Nutella and Hazelnut Spreads
Kosher knowledge to check before you buy.
- Read the symbol, not just the listing. A product listing is a guide, but the symbol on the jar is what counts. Look for a recognised kosher mark such as the OU, and check which version of the product has shipped to you.
- Understand the D. An OU-D or similar mark means dairy. Nutella contains skim milk, so it is dairy and is kept apart from meat. A spread made without milk ingredients can still carry a dairy mark, so look for a pareve designation if you need one.
- Certification can vary by factory and country. Ferrero publishes separate kosher certificates for different production sites. A jar made for another market, or labelled for another country, may carry a different symbol, so confirm the one on your jar.
- Passover needs a Passover symbol. A year-round kosher mark does not make a product kosher for Passover. Look for a specific Passover certification and note any kitniyot marking. Check your local Kashrut Authority’s current Passover guide each year.
- Snacks, store brands and new flavours are separate products. Pretzel sticks, breadsticks, wafers, biscuits, peanut spreads and store-brand jars are certified as their own products, so do not assume the Nutella jar’s certification covers them. Read the pack.
🍫 Ferrero Rocher Kosher Chocolate
Golden-wrapped hazelnut chocolates, certified OU-Dairy.
❓ Kosher Nutella FAQ
Quick answers about Nutella and kosher hazelnut spreads.
Is Nutella kosher?
Yes. Nutella sold in the US carries an OU-D symbol from the Orthodox Union, which means it is certified kosher dairy. Certification is issued by facility, so always check the symbol on the jar you buy, especially on imported jars.
Is Nutella dairy or pareve?
Nutella is dairy. The D beside the OU symbol shows it contains dairy ingredients, and the ingredient list includes skim milk. It is not a pareve spread.
Can I eat Nutella after a meat meal?
Because Nutella is dairy, the usual rules for eating dairy after meat apply. Customs on how long to wait differ between communities, so ask your rabbi what you should follow.
Is Nutella kosher for Passover?
No. The standard jar carries a year-round dairy symbol, not a Passover one. For Pesach, choose a spread made for the holiday, such as the Elite Pesek Zman Dairy Hazelnut Spread featured above. Kosher for Passover status should be reconfirmed each year. Packaging and certification can change, so check your local Kashrut Authority’s current Passover guide before relying on this for Pesach.
Are Nutella & Go!, B-ready and Nutella Biscuits kosher?
Retailer and brand listings describe the Nutella & Go! snack cups, B-ready wafer bars and Nutella Biscuits as kosher, with the pretzel and wafer versions listed as kosher dairy. They contain wheat and milk, so they are not gluten free or dairy free and are not Passover foods. Check the symbol on the pack you receive.
What can I put Nutella on?
Nutella works as a topping on pancakes, waffles, crepes, toast, fruit, rice cakes, donuts, ice cream and yogurt. Because it is dairy, keep these ideas for dairy or pareve-friendly meals rather than after a meat main course.
Is there a dairy-free kosher chocolate hazelnut spread?
Some brands make hazelnut spreads without milk ingredients, but check the symbol carefully. A spread can be free of milk ingredients and still be marked dairy, so look for a kosher symbol with no D or with pareve shown.
Is Pyure hazelnut spread kosher?
Retail listings describe the Pyure Keto Hazelnut Chocolate Spread as kosher dairy. As with any product, confirm the kosher symbol on the jar when it arrives.
What is kitniyot and does it matter for chocolate spread?
Kitniyot are foods such as legumes, rice and corn that many Ashkenazi communities avoid on Passover while other communities eat them. The Elite Pesek Zman spread is marked kitniyot in its listing, so families who avoid kitniyot should ask their rabbi before buying.
The Kosher Hub is not a Kosher Authority. For any advice please refer to your local Kashrut Authority.
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