Chickpea Dip

Barcode 4056489570011

Yes — Chickpea Dip is ultra-processed.

Not a great choice for everyday.

This is a chickpea-based dip made primarily from cooked chickpeas, vegetables, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and spices. It is classified as ultra-processed because it contains preservative E202 (potassium sorbate), a pre-identified UPF additive used for industrial preservation. Ketchup may also contain industrial additives depending on its formulation, but E202 alone is sufficient for the classification.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

54% cooked chickpeas
OK

tomato

A round, red fruit commonly used as a vegetable in cooking. Mostly water with sugars, fiber, and micronutrients like vitamin C and potassium.
OK

tomato puree

A cooked, strained tomato product used as a base in sauces and dishes.
OK

red bell pepper
OK

onion

A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
OK

olive oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from olives, used for cooking, dressing, and flavor.
OK

ketchup
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

salt

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

spices

diverse plant extracts used to flavor foods; can refer to a mix of single or blended seasonings.
OK

black pepper

A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.
OK

lemon juice

The clear, acidic juice extracted from lemons, used for brightness and acidity in foods and drinks.
OK

garlic

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

acetic acid

A simple carboxylic acid used as an acidulant and flavoring additive in foods; a chemical ingredient.
UPF

potassium sorbate (e202)

Food preservative used to inhibit molds, yeast, and bacteria in various products; an industrial additive derived through chemical processing.

Common questions about Chickpea Dip

Is Chickpea Dip ultra-processed?

Yes — Chickpea Dip is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This is a chickpea-based dip made primarily from cooked chickpeas, vegetables, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and spices. It is classified as ultra-processed because it contains preservative E202 (potassium sorbate), a pre-identified UPF additive used for industrial preservation. Ketchup may also contain industrial additives depending on its formulation, but E202 alone is sufficient for the classification.

Which ingredients in Chickpea Dip are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Chickpea Dip as an ultra-processed marker: potassium sorbate (e202). 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.