Lidl

Moroccan Style Houmous

Barcode 4056489240761

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Yes — Moroccan Style Houmous is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives/preservatives and refined ingredients, including: potassium sorbate (preservative), acetic acid (acid/preservative), citric acid (antioxidant/acid), and plain caramel color. These extracted/synthesized additives go beyond basic culinary ingredients according to NOVA and make the overall product UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

50% cooked chickpeas (chickpeas, water)
OK

rapeseed óil
OK

water

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

7% sesame seed paste
OK

5% caramelised onion (onion, sugar, colour: plain caramel, dark brown soft sugar)
OK

lemon juice concentrate

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

3% apricots
OK

3% sultanas
OK

chilli sauce (red chilli paste [chilli pepper, salt, acid: acetic acid, preservative: potassium sorbate], red chilli purée [red bell pepper, salt, chilli pepper], salt, preservative: acetic acid, water, antioxidant: citric acid)
OK

salt

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

garlic purée

Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
OK

coriander (cilantro seeds)

Dried seeds of the coriander plant (Coriandrum sativum). Warm, citrusy flavor used ground or as whole seeds in spice blends and curries.
OK

ground cumin

A spice made from dried, ground seeds of Cuminum cyminum. Warm, earthy, slightly citrusy flavor commonly used in Indian, Middle Eastern, and Mexican cuisines.
OK

cumin seeds

Flat, boat-shaped seeds from the cumin plant, offering a warm, earthy, citrusy aroma used in spice blends and cooking.
OK

paprika

A ground spice made from dried red peppers (Capsicum species), used for color and flavor in many cuisines.
UPF

potassium sorbate

A widely used food preservative that inhibits mold and yeast growth in a variety of foods and beverages.
OK

turmeric

A bright orange-yellow root commonly used as a spice and for its active compound curcumin, with warm, earthy, slightly peppery flavor.

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Common questions about Moroccan Style Houmous

Is Moroccan Style Houmous ultra-processed?

Yes — Moroccan Style Houmous by Lidl is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives/preservatives and refined ingredients, including: potassium sorbate (preservative), acetic acid (acid/preservative), citric acid (antioxidant/acid), and plain caramel color. These extracted/synthesized additives go beyond basic culinary ingredients according to NOVA and make the overall product UPF.

Which ingredients in Moroccan Style Houmous are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Moroccan Style Houmous as an ultra-processed marker: potassium sorbate. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

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.