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Dukkah Chicken & 5 Bean Houmous

Barcode 29494835
Not Ultra-Processed

No — Dukkah Chicken & 5 Bean Houmous is not ultra-processed.

All listed ingredients are whole foods or traditional culinary ingredients (beans, chickpeas, tahini, oils, vinegars, spices, herbs). There are no industrial additives, refined syrups, emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, or other markers of ultra-processing according to the given NOVA-based rules.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    5 bean dip (16%) (cannellini beans)
  • OK
    cooked chickpeas (water)
  • OK
    chickpeas
    Also known as garbanzo beans; a pale beige legume used in dishes like hummus, stews, and salads.
  • OK
    tahini (sesame seed paste)
  • OK
    lemon juice
    The clear, acidic juice extracted from lemons, used for brightness and acidity in foods and drinks.
  • OK
    butterbeans
  • OK
    black beans
    Beans from plants of the Phaseolus genus, a staple legume used across many cuisines.
  • OK
    borlotti beans
    Bor­lotti beans are a small, oval, cream-colored bean with red-brown speckles, commonly used in Italian and Mediterranean dishes. They are legumes rich in protein and fiber and can be cooked and eaten as a whole bean.
  • OK
    olive oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from olives, used for cooking, dressing, and flavor.
  • OK
    shio koji (koji rice, water, salt)
  • OK
    apple cider vinegar
    Fermented liquid produced from apple juice, commonly used in dressings, marinades, and flavoring.
  • OK
    sea salt
    A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
  • OK
    garlic purée
    Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
  • OK
    soybeans
    Dried seeds of the soybean, used to make soy products like tofu, soy milk, and soy sauce.
  • OK
    rice
    A basic staple grain consumed worldwide, used in a wide range of dishes.
  • OK
    ground sumac
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    ground black pepper
    A fine powder made by grinding peppercorns (Piper nigrum); a common, pungent spice used to season savory dishes.
  • OK
    chicken breast (15%)
  • OK
    tomatoes
    Fresh tomatoes, edible fruit often used as a vegetable in salads, sauces, and cooking.
  • OK
    cooked red quinoa (water, quinoa seeds)
  • OK
    cucumber
    A fresh, crunchy green vegetable commonly eaten raw in salads and as a snack.
  • OK
    vinegar infused vegetables (carrots, beetroot, red onions, apple cider vinegar, mirin rice wine)
  • OK
    date
  • OK
    sumac and tahini dressing (9%) (tahini (sesame seed paste), date syrup, lemon juice)
  • OK
    shio koji (koji rice, water)
  • OK
    apple cider vinegar (contains sulphites)
  • OK
    red chillies
    Chili peppers used whole or dried to add heat and flavor to dishes.
  • OK
    ground spices (smoked paprika, sumac, black pepper)
  • OK
    paprika flakes
  • OK
    spinach
    Leafy green vegetable commonly used as a fresh or cooked ingredient.
  • OK
    parsley
    A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.
  • OK
    mint
    A fresh herb with aromatic leaves used to flavor and garnish dishes, beverages, and desserts.
  • OK
    sesame seeds
    Small, flat seeds from the Sesamum indicum plant, used as a food ingredient for flavor and texture.
  • OK
    ground spices (cumin, coriander, smoked paprika)
  • OK
    coriander seeds
    Dried seeds of the cilantro plant (Coriandrum sativum) used whole or crushed to add warm, citrusy, spicy notes.
  • OK
    fennel seeds
    Dried seeds of the Foeniculum vulgare plant, with a sweet, licorice-like flavor; used whole or ground in baking, cooking, and as a spice.
  • OK
    cumin seeds
    Flat, boat-shaped seeds from the cumin plant, offering a warm, earthy, citrusy aroma used in spice blends and cooking.
  • OK
    kalonji seeds
  • OK
    dried oregano
    A dried herb from the oregano plant (Origanum vulgare). Offers pungent, warm, slightly bitter flavors and is widely used in Italian and Greek cooking.

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Common questions about Dukkah Chicken & 5 Bean Houmous

Is Dukkah Chicken & 5 Bean Houmous ultra-processed?

No — Dukkah Chicken & 5 Bean Houmous by M&S Eat Well is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). All listed ingredients are whole foods or traditional culinary ingredients (beans, chickpeas, tahini, oils, vinegars, spices, herbs). There are no industrial additives, refined syrups, emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, or other markers of ultra-processing according to the given NOVA-based rules.

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.

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