Coop

Sweet chilli houmous

Barcode 5000128584098

Scanned 13 times by Nomi users

Yes — Sweet chilli houmous is ultra-processed.

Classified as UPF because it contains potassium sorbate (a preservative). Ultra-processed additives like preservatives place this in NOVA group 4 even though the base ingredients (chickpeas, oil, tahini, garlic, lemon) are minimally processed.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

cooked chickpeas (38%) (chick peas, water)
OK

rapeseed oil

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

sweet chilli sauce (14%) (water, sugar, red chilli, garlic purée, cornflour)
UPF

acidity regulator (acetic acid)

Acetic acid used as an acidity regulator and food additive.
OK

salt

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

water

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

sesame seed paste (11%)
OK

concentrated lemon juice

Concentrated lemon juice, obtained by removing water to intensify acidity and flavor.
OK

sugar

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

garlic purée

Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
OK

cornflour

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

potassium sorbate

Potassium sorbate is a widely used food preservative that inhibits the growth of molds, yeast, and some bacteria to extend shelf life.
UPF

colour (paprika extract)

Natural color additive derived from paprika used to impart a red-orange hue in foods.

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Common questions about Sweet chilli houmous

Is Sweet chilli houmous ultra-processed?

Yes — Sweet chilli houmous by Coop is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as UPF because it contains potassium sorbate (a preservative). Ultra-processed additives like preservatives place this in NOVA group 4 even though the base ingredients (chickpeas, oil, tahini, garlic, lemon) are minimally processed.

Which ingredients in Sweet chilli houmous are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Sweet chilli houmous as ultra-processed markers: acidity regulator (acetic acid), potassium sorbate, colour (paprika extract). 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.