Answer

During Paryushan, it is generally better to avoid Nutella.

Explanation

Nutella commonly contains ingredients such as:

• Sugar
• Palm oil
• Hazelnuts
• Cocoa
• Milk powder
• Emulsifier
• Vanillin/flavouring

For Paryushan, many Jains follow stricter food discipline and avoid:

• Packaged/processed foods
• Items with unclear ingredients
• Foods containing additives, flavourings, or preservatives
• Foods prepared without Jain dietary care

Also, if your family or sangh follows rules like avoiding outside food, processed food, chocolate/cocoa items, or dairy-based packaged items, then Nutella should not be eaten.

Spiritual Understanding

Paryushan is a time for self-control, simplicity, and purification. Even if an item may seem technically vegetarian, the spirit of Paryushan encourages eating simple, carefully prepared, sattvik food and reducing attachment to taste.

Takeaway

It is best to avoid Nutella during Paryushan. If unsure, follow your family’s or guru/sangh’s maryada.