Coop

Velvety Smooth Houmous

Barcode 5000129355772

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No — Velvety Smooth Houmous is not ultra-processed.

All ingredients are basic culinary ingredients (chickpeas, water, rapeseed oil, sesame paste, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt). There are no industrial additives, refined syrups, artificial sweeteners, emulsifiers, or flavorings, so it is not classified as ultra-processed under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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

water

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

rapeseed oil

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

sesame seed paste (tahini)

Ground sesame seeds into a paste; common ingredient in Middle Eastern cuisine.
OK

extra virgin olive oil (6%)
OK

whole chick peas
OK

lemon juice concentrate

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

garlic

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

salt

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

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Common questions about Velvety Smooth Houmous

Is Velvety Smooth Houmous ultra-processed?

No — Velvety Smooth Houmous by Coop is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). All ingredients are basic culinary ingredients (chickpeas, water, rapeseed oil, sesame paste, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt). There are no industrial additives, refined syrups, artificial sweeteners, emulsifiers, or flavorings, so it is not classified as ultra-processed under NOVA.

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.