Sainsbury's

Classic Hummus

Barcode 000000384322

Scanned 26 times by Nomi users

No — Classic Hummus is not ultra-processed.

Great choice! Made with simple, familiar ingredients.

Classic hummus is not ultra-processed. It is made from familiar culinary ingredients: chickpeas, water, sesame paste, rapeseed oil, lemon juice, salt, and garlic. Potassium sorbate is a permitted preservative, but it does not make this product an industrial formulation under the stated NOVA criteria.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

chickpeas / garbanzo beans

Cooked chickpeas (garbanzo beans) in water; a simple legume prepared by boiling dried beans. Common base ingredient in salads, stews, and hummus.
OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

tahini (sesame seed paste)

Tahini is a smooth paste made from sesame seeds, a traditional ingredient in Middle Eastern cuisines and hummus.
OK

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

lemon juice concentrate

Lemon juice that has been concentrated by removing water; used as a souring agent or flavoring in foods.
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
OK

garlic

A bulbous aromatic spice used to impart savory flavor in cooking; can be used fresh, sautéed, roasted, or in powder form.
OK

potassium sorbate

A preservative used to inhibit mold, yeast, and bacteria in foods and drinks, typically added in small amounts.

More in Sauces, Condiments & Spreads

See all Sauces, Condiments & Spreads →

Other sauces, condiments & spreads products Nomi has analysed ingredient by ingredient.

Common questions about Classic Hummus

Is Classic Hummus ultra-processed?

No — Classic Hummus by Sainsbury's is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classic hummus is not ultra-processed. It is made from familiar culinary ingredients: chickpeas, water, sesame paste, rapeseed oil, lemon juice, salt, and garlic. Potassium sorbate is a permitted preservative, but it does not make this product an industrial formulation under the stated NOVA criteria.

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are industrial formulations made with ingredients and additives you wouldn't find in a home kitchen — such as emulsifiers, artificial flavourings, colourings and modified starches. The classification is based on the NOVA system used by researchers and dietitians worldwide.

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

Product information comes from public databases and Nomi's own analysis, and may contain errors. Always check the packaging. Ultra-processed classification is based on the NOVA food processing system.