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Moroccan Style Houmous by Waitrose
Waitrose

Moroccan Style Houmous

Barcode 5000169130780
Scanned  20  times by Nomi users
Not Ultra-Processed

No — Moroccan Style Houmous is not ultra-processed.

No industrial formulations or cosmetic additives are present. Ingredients are basic foods and seasonings: chickpeas, tahini, vegetable oil, herbs, spices, small amount of sugar and salt, and concentrated lemon juice, none of which are classified as ultra-processed under the provided NOVA-based rules.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    cooked chickpeas (36%) (water, chickpeas)
  • OK
    onion
    A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    tahini (10%) (sesame seed paste)
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • 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.
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    coriander (cilantro seeds)
    Dried seeds of the coriander plant (Coriandrum sativum). Warm, citrusy flavor used ground or as whole seeds in spice blends and curries.
  • OK
    red chili purée
    A smooth paste made from red chili peppers, used to add heat and color in dishes. Typically a simple, single-ingredient puree.
  • OK
    garlic purée
    Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
  • OK
    cumin seeds
    Flat, boat-shaped seeds from the cumin plant, offering a warm, earthy, citrusy aroma used in spice blends and cooking.
  • OK
    nigella seeds
    Small, black seeds from the Nigella sativa plant, with a pungent, onion-like aroma used as a spice.
  • OK
    ground roasted coriander
  • OK
    ginger purée
    A smooth paste made from ginger, used to impart ginger flavor in sauces and dishes.
  • OK
    ground roasted cumin
  • OK
    ground paprika
    A ground spice made from dried peppers, used for color and flavor.
  • OK
    turmeric (ground)
    A common spice made by grinding the orange-yellow rhizomes of the turmeric plant (Curcuma longa). It has a warm, bitter, peppery flavor and is widely used in curry powders and mustard blends. Turmeric is known for its vibrant color due to curcumin.
  • OK
    ground cinnamon
    A spice derived from the inner bark of Cinnamomum trees, ground into fine powder for flavoring and aroma in foods.

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Common questions about Moroccan Style Houmous

Is Moroccan Style Houmous ultra-processed?

No — Moroccan Style Houmous by Waitrose is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). No industrial formulations or cosmetic additives are present. Ingredients are basic foods and seasonings: chickpeas, tahini, vegetable oil, herbs, spices, small amount of sugar and salt, and concentrated lemon juice, none of which are classified as ultra-processed under the provided NOVA-based rules.

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.

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