Sainsbury's,So Organic

Organic Houmous

Barcode 00349222

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No — Organic Houmous is not ultra-processed.

This houmous is made from whole, minimally processed ingredients such as cooked chickpeas, water, sunflower oil, tahini (sesame seed paste), lemon juice, sea salt, and garlic. It contains no industrial additives like emulsifiers, thickeners, artificial sweeteners, flavour enhancers, or industrially modified fats or syrups. These are all basic culinary ingredients commonly used in home cooking, so the product is not ultra-processed under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

cooked chickpeas

Cooked legume (garbanzo/chickpea) in water, indicating a basic ready-to-eat plant-based protein.
OK

water

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

organic sunflower oil

Oil pressed from organic sunflower seeds, used for cooking, baking, or finishing dishes.
OK

tahini (sesame seed paste)

Ground sesame seeds into a smooth paste; a traditional ingredient used in dips and sauces.
OK

organic concentrated lemon juice

Lemon juice concentrated for intensity, used as a flavoring and acidity regulator.
OK

sea salt

A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
OK

garlic

Bulbous aromatic herb used as a flavoring and seasoning in numerous cuisines.

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Common questions about Organic Houmous

Is Organic Houmous ultra-processed?

No — Organic Houmous by Sainsbury's,So Organic is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). This houmous is made from whole, minimally processed ingredients such as cooked chickpeas, water, sunflower oil, tahini (sesame seed paste), lemon juice, sea salt, and garlic. It contains no industrial additives like emulsifiers, thickeners, artificial sweeteners, flavour enhancers, or industrially modified fats or syrups. These are all basic culinary ingredients commonly used in home cooking, so the product is not ultra-processed under NOVA.

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?

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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.