Lidl

Houmous topped with pesto & parmigiano reggiano

Barcode 4056489198314

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Yes — Houmous topped with pesto & parmigiano reggiano is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives: potassium sorbate (preservative) and sodium carbonate (acidity regulator). These extracted, isolated additives place it in the UPF category under NOVA, even though many other ingredients are minimally processed.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

45% cooked chickpeas (chickpeas, water)
OK

rapeseed oil

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

water

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

11% sesame seed paste
OK

3% basil in sunflower oil (basil, sunflower oil, salt, acidity regulator: sodium carbonate)
OK

lemon juice concentrate

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

garlic purée

Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
OK

1% medium fat hard cheese (regato cheese (milk), anti - caking agent: potato starch)
OK

parmigiano reggiano p.d.o. hard cheese shavings (milk)
OK

pine nuts

Edible seeds from pine trees, commonly used in cooking and baking. Rich in healthy fats and pine nut flavor.
OK

cornflour

Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
OK

potassium sorbate

A preservative used to inhibit mold, yeast, and bacteria in foods and drinks, typically added in small amounts.

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Common questions about Houmous topped with pesto & parmigiano reggiano

Is Houmous topped with pesto & parmigiano reggiano ultra-processed?

Yes — Houmous topped with pesto & parmigiano reggiano by Lidl is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives: potassium sorbate (preservative) and sodium carbonate (acidity regulator). These extracted, isolated additives place it in the UPF category under NOVA, even though many other ingredients are minimally processed.

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.