Waitrose

Reduced fat houmous

Barcode 5000169080320

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No — Reduced fat houmous is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list contains only basic culinary ingredients: cooked chickpeas, water, tahini (sesame seed paste), rapeseed oil, concentrated lemon juice, garlic, and salt. There are no industrial formulations or additives such as artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, thickeners, gelling agents, refined industrial syrups, or artificial/natural flavourings. Therefore, according to NOVA, this would not be classified as an ultra-processed food.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

cooked chickpeas (58%) (water, chickpeas)
OK

water

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

tahini (10%) (sesame seed paste)
OK

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
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 allergy advice: for allergens see ingredients in bold. storage: keep refrigerated below 5°c

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Common questions about Reduced fat houmous

Is Reduced fat houmous ultra-processed?

No — Reduced fat houmous by Waitrose is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list contains only basic culinary ingredients: cooked chickpeas, water, tahini (sesame seed paste), rapeseed oil, concentrated lemon juice, garlic, and salt. There are no industrial formulations or additives such as artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, thickeners, gelling agents, refined industrial syrups, or artificial/natural flavourings. Therefore, according to NOVA, this would not be classified as an ultra-processed food.

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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