Sainsbury's

Smoky Roasted Red Pepper Houmous

Barcode 01175424

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No — Smoky Roasted Red Pepper Houmous is not ultra-processed.

All ingredients are basic foods or traditional culinary ingredients (cooked chickpeas, vegetables, rapeseed oil, tahini, lemon juice, chilli purée, salt, garlic). There are no industrial additives, refined industrial sweeteners, flavourings, stabilisers, or emulsifiers, so it is not classified as ultra-processed under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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cooked chickpeas (50%) (water, chickpeas)
OK

roasted red pepper (20%) (red pepper, rapeseed oil)
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 (7%)
OK

water

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

lemon juice concentrate

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

red chili purée

A smooth paste made from red chili peppers, used to add heat and color in dishes. Typically a simple, single-ingredient puree.
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.

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Common questions about Smoky Roasted Red Pepper Houmous

Is Smoky Roasted Red Pepper Houmous ultra-processed?

No — Smoky Roasted Red Pepper Houmous by Sainsbury's is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). All ingredients are basic foods or traditional culinary ingredients (cooked chickpeas, vegetables, rapeseed oil, tahini, lemon juice, chilli purée, salt, garlic). There are no industrial additives, refined industrial sweeteners, flavourings, stabilisers, or emulsifiers, so it is not classified as 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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