Sainsbury's

Classic Houmous

Barcode 00426800

No — Classic Houmous is not ultra-processed.

Great choice! Made with simple, recognizable ingredients.

Classic hummus is not ultra-processed. It contains recognizable culinary ingredients: cooked chickpeas, water, sunflower oil, tahini, lemon juice, sea salt, and garlic. These are minimally processed foods or basic cooking ingredients, with no industrial additives, artificial flavourings, refined syrups, emulsifiers, or other ultra-processing markers.

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

organic tahini sesame seed paste

A traditional paste made from ground sesame seeds, used as a flavor base in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisines. It’s rich in healthy fats, protein, and micronutrients; commonly used in hummus, sauces, and dressings. The 14% may refer to moisture or a specific formulation in the product label.
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 Classic Houmous

Is Classic Houmous ultra-processed?

No — Classic Houmous by Sainsbury's is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classic hummus is not ultra-processed. It contains recognizable culinary ingredients: cooked chickpeas, water, sunflower oil, tahini, lemon juice, sea salt, and garlic. These are minimally processed foods or basic cooking ingredients, with no industrial additives, artificial flavourings, refined syrups, emulsifiers, or other ultra-processing markers.

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.