Waitrose

Red pepper houmus

Barcode 5000169090343

Scanned 17 times by Nomi users

No — Red pepper houmus is not ultra-processed.

The ingredients are mostly whole or minimally processed foods: chickpeas, red pepper, rapeseed oil, tahini, lemon juice, salt, garlic, and paprika extract as a natural color. There are no industrial additives like emulsifiers, stabilizers, artificial sweeteners, or refined industrial syrups, so under NOVA this would not be classified as ultra-processed.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

cooked chickpeas (40%) (water, chickpeas)
OK

roasted red pepper (20%) (red pepper, rapeseed oil)
OK

rapeseed oil

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

water

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

tahini (11%) (sesame seed paste)
OK

lemon juice concentrate

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

salt

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

garlic

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

Is Red pepper houmus ultra-processed?

No — Red pepper houmus by Waitrose is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredients are mostly whole or minimally processed foods: chickpeas, red pepper, rapeseed oil, tahini, lemon juice, salt, garlic, and paprika extract as a natural color. There are no industrial additives like emulsifiers, stabilizers, artificial sweeteners, or refined industrial syrups, so under NOVA this would not be classified as ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in Red pepper houmus are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Red pepper houmus as an ultra-processed marker: 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.