Sainsbury's

Extra Smooth Houmous

Barcode 00494625

Scanned 45 times by Nomi users

No — Extra Smooth Houmous is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid and contains only basic culinary ingredients: chickpeas, water, rapeseed oil, tahini (sesame seed paste), whole chickpeas, extra virgin olive oil, concentrated lemon juice, garlic, and salt. There are no industrial additives, refined industrial sweeteners, artificial flavours, emulsifiers, or other markers of ultra-processing per the NOVA criteria.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

cooked chickpeas (45%) (water, chickpeas)
OK

rapeseed oil

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

tahini (sesame seed paste)

Tahini is a smooth paste made from ground sesame seeds, used in Middle Eastern cuisines and dips like hummus; it provides a rich, nutty flavor and healthy fats.
OK

whole chickpeas
OK

water

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

extra virgin olive oil

Cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil used as a basic culinary oil; high quality olive oil with minimal refining.
OK

lemon juice concentrate

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

garlic

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

salt

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

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Common questions about Extra Smooth Houmous

Is Extra Smooth Houmous ultra-processed?

No — Extra Smooth Houmous by Sainsbury's is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid and contains only basic culinary ingredients: chickpeas, water, rapeseed oil, tahini (sesame seed paste), whole chickpeas, extra virgin olive oil, concentrated lemon juice, garlic, and salt. There are no industrial additives, refined industrial sweeteners, artificial flavours, emulsifiers, or other markers of ultra-processing per the 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?

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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.